Luckey's Hummel Figurines & Plates by Carl F. Luckey (2003, Paperback, Subsequent Edition)

The BEST guide on Hummels around---PERIOD! Comprehensive info, pics and background information are given on all pieces, which will make anybodys research on Hummels a LOT easier. The use of this guide is very easy. Simply look at the bottom of your figurine, look for the incised number and follow the number guide. Not only is lots of information given about each piece, but ALSO little variations in molds are mentioned AND shown, which makes it easy to find out whether your piece is a regular figurine or one of the rarer ones! Sizes are given and of course book values for EACH trademark of the particular piece. In the back, there are also unusual pieces listed and pictured. From the novice to the expert hummel collector, this guide is perfect resource!

Before I purchased this book, I thought I knew a bit about Hummels since I had been around them my entire life. Boy, was I wrong! When I inherited my mother's meager and battered pieces, I became interested in knowing more about each piece. After checking out numerous other Hummel books, I decided Luckey's Hummel Figurines & Places by Carl F. Luckey (2003) was the best for me. First, it is a revision (the 12th) of a previous Hummel book, so I knew it would likely have the most complete, current information. It has a chapter on the history of Hummel, chapterswith information on collecting Hummels other items made by Goebel (not necessarily Hummels), and a separate chapter on rare and unusual items. It also has several different appendices and reference lists that are easy to use. Each Hummel has its own listing in this 560 page book that includes a bit of history about the particular piece, a black-and-white photograph (sometimes several) of most pieces (even the rare ones), and pricing/valuation information for each version of the figurine. But best of all, it has a wonderful color picture section showing numerous different figurines, ornaments, and other items. If you collect Hummels, you've got to get this book! I think it's the best for the money!

For someone with no knowledge of Hummel's this is a good book to start with. I found the information to be accurate and helpful. The prices are considerably inflated for today's market, or they are insurance replacement prices, as you cannot get the prices they quote. I bought this book to help me list a huge Hummel collection for a friend. A good investment for information, markings, and history but not for prices as people are literally giving their Hummel's away or they've inherited them and don't want them.

I bought this book because it looked like it would be informative. It was! Awesome book with lots of pics. Has price guide + packed with info on history of Hummel, which ones are worth more, understanding Hummel/Goebel marks. A must for the serious collector.

price. If you get this book any place else it would of cost at least $20. I got it for $1.50 how could you not like that.

This is a wonderful manual, lots of information. I personal believe you would be hard pressed to top this 12th edition of Luckey's Hummel Figurines & Plate by Carl F. Luckey (2003). There is a few color pages, I think the next edition - if it was possible should be printed completely in color. The manual should show differences and variations between similar items, rare and hard to find options. To completely top off this next edition - wouldn't it be wonderful to have the manual priced at the same price as the 12th ed. even with all of the above mentioned upgrades? I would be first in line to purchase a version of Luckey's as described in the above paragraph. Thank you!!!

I love the book. There are pictures of the hummels and history about the hummels molds and sculptures and prices. It is a good reference book and easy to find the hummel by it's number.

I am so happy that I purchased this reference guide as I am increasing my collection of Hummel Figurines. I had not purchased in in about 20 years and I did not have any idea what would be a price range. Everytime I purchase a figurine on ebay (and that has become frequently) I make reference to this guide as to the trade mark, the value, etc., before I make my purchase. I hope that a very current edition will be purblished soon and I hope by this same author. He does an excellent job. Thanks!!!

I used this book to help sell 2 collections of Hummel figurines. It was a good overall resource on how to recognize, date, and describe these figurines. The price guidelines were not very accurate and tended to be about 75% higher than what they actually sold for. The book also did not provide prices for Berta Hummel figurines.

I spend hours looking at Ebay goebel hummel products online - and purchasing when I can, but had never really thought about information to better inform me of the many aspects of being a smarter consumer when I purchase a hummel product. I feel very fortunate to have happened onto this book for my home reference. Countless hours have been spent pouring over the pages! The descriptions, pictures, details, etc. are fabulous...highly recommend to anyone that enjoys the little children figurines as much as I do!

I truly enjoy this book very much. It is a wealth of information about anything Hummel. Everytime I read it, I learn much more about the history, nuances, and what to look for and beware of. I would reccomend it to any serious Hummel Collector, which I am becoming.

I collect Hummel figurines and actually had been spending a lot of time at the libray doing my research. After deciding to buy the book that I had been renting from the libray, I was so shocked at the price in a national retail bookstore. I decided to look on Ebay, especially since I spend a lot of time on it anyway, and found this book for sale and at an AWESOME price. Bought it immediately and it is exactly what I wanted. Save me about $23.00.

THIS ITEM WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED. REALLY PLEASED TO GET IT, AND THE PRICE WAS EXCELLENT. THANKS AGAIN

I collected hummels a little before kids. Now their grown and I recieved some TMK 2 hummels from grandma's estate. So my interest is revitalized. This book is at my side whenever shopping on e-bay. I have purchased twenty with help from this book. It is a must have for collectors!!!THANX

I like the fact that this book lists out all the hummels, gives you current price, and also gives you info on how to spot a forgery. A must book if purchasing hummels,