300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles by Linda Campbell Franklin, Fifth Edition. Copyright 2003 by Krause Publications. Softcover, 11 by 8-1/2 inches, 896 indexed pages. Identification, usage, manufacturer, dating, and more info on just about anything kitchen related, from antique primitives into the 1950s.

I have an older edition of this book, and I can't even begin to count how many times I've consulted it to identify or date an old kitchen piece. I've probably used it more times than any other dozens of books in my reference library - it's paid for itself many times over. The book also has lots of useful and interesting information for collectors and dealers, including fake and repro alerts, company histories, and more. The book is in very good condition with no tears, writing, stains, or missing pages. Binding is tight. Upper right front corner has a little bumping.