New Book Authored By James Piatti And Sandra Frost Piatti Is Titled "Collecting American Firefighting Artifacts"

November 14, 2014

A comprehensive guide to collecting fire-related antiques, “Collecting American Firefighting Artifacts,” is now available. The new book by James Piatti and Sandra Frost Piatti presents a fascinating collection of functional items such as helmets, parade trumpets, fire extinguishing grenades, alarm boxes, and lanterns. It also offers ranking and ceremonial effects such as badges, trophies, medals and awards, and ephemera that celebrate the culture and mystique of firefighting. Toys, artwork, movie posters, and much more are also included. Even forgotten relics, such as firefighting adventure novels, are showcased and illustrate the enormous amount of respect and admiration society has had for firefighters.
Covering Colonial times to the present, with a brief historical introduction, this authoritative reference serves hobbyists and the most serious collectors of "firematics." It has nearly 700 color photographs with detailed descriptions and up-to-date pricing information.
For pricing and ordering information, visit www.schifferbooks.com.

 

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