Century of Crayola Collectibles - A Price Guide (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

1903 is the 100th anniversary of Crayola "RM" crayons Most of us can remember opening that new green and yellow box of Crayola "RM" crayons in our childhood with their distinctive and familiar smell of the brand-new, waxy crayons. The author presents a rich history of the Binney and Smith Company, a chronology of changes made in crayon colors and packaging through the years, descriptions and current values, and other interesting facts and trivia about Crayola "RM" crayons. 380 Color photographs show a wealth of early Binney & Smith distinctive tins and boxes of crayons, chalks, and paints. In addition collectors today can find artwork, toys, games, puzzles, and an array of other products with the familiar serpentine and chevron trademarked designs, as well as the newer Crayola "RM" rainbow swash trademarked products. With this book the author, Bonnie Rushlow, brings back long-forgotten childhood memories through a myriad of Crayola "RM" collectibles from 1903 through the modern era.