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TICN is The Illustrator Collectors News; it is now a FREE use site on the internet. It is NOW open for collectors of Antiques and Collectibles of all kinds. The most collected items in the world are Paper Collectibles! Our Publication has been in existence since 1983 and now it is on the internet only. Our site relates to OLD magazines; covers, pinups, calendars, prints, paper, advertising, paperdoll's, sports, movies, books, comics, pulps, catalogs, posters, various cards; cigarette, playing, postcards, valentines, automotive, aviation, movies, men's, music, sports, fashion, original Illustrator oils, pastels, sketches and artwork, funnies, hippie posters & antique paper in general; old illustrated and collectible paper of all kinds going back 100 years or more! Plus, new FREE areas devoted to a large variety of other collectibles....

Your FREE Classified may be run in any of our Collectibles or Antiques sections or category you may wish. We have dozens of area/categories for you to choose from Up to 20 words total, including YOUR email address. Just write up your 20 word ad in a email and send to us for free insertion, use this email: ticn@olypen.com. It is just as simple as that! YOUR ad must be within these 20 word limit and be sure to mention whether is a BUY or SELL ad. Scroll all the way down past the Price Guide section and click on the Classified section and once the site is open you decide where you want your FREE ad to be, then simply write your ad in a email and email it to us. This website will be supported by fellow collectors who wish to purchase one or more of our price guides to support the site. This is strictly Voluntary there is no obligation to do so when placing your free classified. But, if those using this site do make a modest purchase, a future fee will never be needed. By selling more of our popular guides and giving you free ads to you now we can grow and expand. In future this site will offer reviews on books, videos, CDs, Shows and other information relating to COLLECTIBLES. There have been more then 10,000 Illustrators who have worked in the Illustration & Art area over the past one hundred years. They have created some the most beautiful art and quality paper collectibles ever! Some pieces bring $1,000s of dollars for a single mass produced work on paper. In the area of magazine covers alone it is not unusual for a cover from the teens or the 1920s done by a popular Illustrator to fetch $100.00 or more each! Why such high values? Because of the fine lithographic printing quality of those times; which make many of these works miniature, jewel-like posters of stunning color and form and rarity, as each passing year this old paper becomes scarcer and scarcer. Created works as these are highly frameable as well. Just some of the more popular Illustrators our Collector's & Dealer's Buy, Sell and trade through TICN are listed below:

You will also find on our website: information, articles, classifieds and price guides on such American Great artists as:

Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell, Harrison Fisher, Rose O'Neill, Vargas, George Petty, Earl Moran, Alberto Vargas, Icart, Erte', Mucha, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Howard Pyle, Winslow Homer, Edward Penfield, Rockwell Kent, Benda, Will Bradley, Pogany, H.C. Christy, Robert Robinson, Leslie Thrasher, John Held, Jr., Paus, Fangle, Frederic Remington, Bessie Pease Gutmann, Henry Hutt, Disney Artists, C.D. Gibson, N.C. Wyeth, Grace Drayton, Sheila Young, Coles Phillips, J.C. & F.X. Leyendecker, J.M. Flagg, Rolf Armstrong, Billy DeVorss, Bill Ward, Gil Evlgren, Earl Moran, Earl Christy, John Held, Jr., these are just a few of the collecting interests here and there are many, many others.

Grab a couple Guide's , not thin air! Our paper publication has been in existence for 18 years and is a meeting place for collector's who wish to expand their contacts worldwide; with the enjoyment of meeting other collectors and dealers of like interests in a friendly and positive atmosphere.

Many of our upcoming Price & ID Guides will no longer be in Paper versions. But, will be E-GUIDES, This will save you time money and allow you no postage costs. See our New #1 Marilyn Monroe Price & ID Guide below for further details.

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Also, we have a very limited supply of our other guides and some will not be renewed next year. So if you have interest in any of these areas, do not delay in ordering or the next time you come back they may be sold out. Also, most of these editions were limited printings of only 500 copies.

1. 2,006 thru 1996: THE PRICE & IDENTIFICATION GUIDE TO MARILYN MONROE 2,006 - 4^th Edition, Plus also Included 3^rd edition from 1996, two separate guides in one package. Both are E-Guides are only $6.00 total with Free online Shipping. Normally paper editions would be $8.95 and $12.95 each. This 4th edition is BRAND NEW, JUST FINISHED! Chapters with publisher information, dates, values and descriptions: Introduction to Collecting Marilyn Monroe - General Circulation Magazines - Magazines about Marilyn - Men's Magazine - Movie & Entertainment Magazines - Magazines Digests - Scandal & Gossip Magazines - Ladies' Magazines - Life Magazines - Magazines Printed Oversea's - Hardbound Books – Videos - Paperbacks & Softbound Books - Documentaries & Outtakes - Interviews - Lobby Cards – Newspapers – Calendars - Records 45 RPM & LPs - Sheet Music - Miscellaneous.....About 56+ compacted full pages per guide….compacted information, descriptions and values, dates, where to find, 1,000s of up to date and comparison values. Also the guide notes which areas are the best investments and why. No illustrations to take up extra room.

About these E-GUIDES: These very first e-guides are being done instead of our normal paper price guides, of which we produced for the first 3 editions of the Monroe Guide. We did this for a number of reasons. First we will be able to keep the costs down for you as well as us to about 1/3 to 1/4 the normal paper editions price or less. By printing your own copies, on your own computer you save big. Second unless it is desired on a disk the shipping costs for you are zero or completely free and only a online transfer of the guide is needed. Third this method allows you complete access once this program is in your computer as a PDF file or in your word processor. Fourth since most transfers will be by a simple PDF file this will allow You once you have the information in your computer and/or word processor to print out a copy of your own paper version of the guide/guides for your own personal use. Though you may have to re-arrange the columns your self from the original e-guide format. Payment can be made on line by PAY PAL or you may send a check or MO to our snail mail address. On the later be sure to include your email address also for transfer. E-GUIDES ONLY.

Remember though this information transfer and guides are for your personal use only and are copyrighted. They are not to be shared or sold electronically with others. If our electronic system is abused we will go back to paper editions in future. Thank you for understanding.

2. 2,001-2,000 "THE PRICE & IDENTIFICATION GUIDE to MAXFIELD PARRISH" 11th Edition, . All Edison-Mazda's calendars pictured, plus: Brown & Bigelow's, House of Art, Reinthal - Newman, Dodge Publishing, Broadmoor, Century Publishing, Life, Collier's, Curtis, Scribner's & Son's, prints, books, magazines (covers, advertising pages, internal illustrations, articles), calendars, portfolios, playing cards, reproductions, and many spin-off items + Many new/old finds. 5 Star future Investment ratings so you will know what is in demand and and rare . Needed for today's reference and into the future. A condition rating system. Plus a simplified reproduction Identification system and listing with sizes of the same (most of which were different sizes then original prints & calendars .) Also all original prints and calendars have exact measurements listed in the guide to within 1/16" of the original early works, another useful tool so you will not be fooled by reproductions. Only 500 copies of this guide were ever printed, now making this guide a collectible itself. It was also written by a collector, dealer and buyer of Maxfield Parrish for over 30 years. The few copies of this guide that are out there are mostly in the hands of the serious MP collectors who were subscribers to a paper publication that dealt exclusively with buying, selling and collecting illustrators. Two other Parrish price guide publishers of the past few years used this guide to determine values for their own poorly researched guides! This paper edition guide is the most recent and up to date Price Guide in this area.2,001, 2000 edition. Published by TICN. Denis C. Jackson, author…

We just had found 24 copies (Now only 12 copies left!) of the 11th edition of this guide which were in storage after our move to Arizona so you may purchase this back issue now and only as long as this limited supply will last.

EDITOR NOTE: Concerning our 12th edition of the MP Guide. This edition has been the most difficult one ever for me. The values for every Parrish item have been very complex and broad ranging. I am still doing research in my spare time because of these factors and I want it to be as up to date as possible when I release it. The next edition has been delayed once again and I do apologize for any delay.

3. 1994 "THE PRICE & IDENTIFICATION GUIDE to MEN'S (GIRLIE) MAGAZINES", 4th edition, 9x11, Girlie News standers, with investment ratings system, Publishers. Plus, many new lost titles by some publishers that only did a printing or two of their titles. Also, and newly found old 1st editions with prices. All publishers and three column values. Plus, lots of V1,#1s thru V1,#10s. Many, many specific and single issues/ examples now included. Highlighting Models, Stars, Pinups, Plus, 5 Star investment ratings for each title revealing what was Hot then and what will be valuable into the Future. Expanded: Heavy on the odd titles from the 1950s and 1960s, 1970s, some titles had only a very few printings, others more. Generally issues from 1920s thru early 1980s have the most value to collectors. Many of the titles here are much rarer then V1,#1 of Playboy and can sometimes be found on ebay and other sites for only a few dollars each, because most sellers do not know true rare issues. Also in this guide is our own GOLD 5 star rating system which points out issues that were rare then and will become even rarer in future.

We rate Publishers and issues on a scale of one * thru five ***** Many of those same issues are even rarer now! Proper knowledge of comparison is invaluable. This guide gives you accurate past information pointing the way into the the future. This guide though older is a must for reference and is a most welcome needed addition for any collector. Reference material in this area is very scarce. Limited edition one of only 500 copies printed. Original printing in 1994 and issue.

4. 2000/2001 "THE PRICE & IDENTIFICATION GUIDE to OLD MAGAZINES" 5th Edition, 5x7, greatly expanded from 4th edition! Over 1,700+ titles are listed and many individual issues highlighted from all areas. Also, guide is coded to the 16 best selling Illustrators + advertising, autos, paper dolls, sports, movie stars & magazine covers of the past 100 plus years, up to 2 to 4 columns values for each publication and each issue, early 1880s thru 1990s and much, much more. This general Old Magazines guide is a must for any one who has a stack or garage full of old magazines, or is just a collector. Values can range from $1.00 to $2.00 per issue but, with many in the middle values of $25.00 to $50.00 per issue and high values of up to $300.00 per issue. No renewal planned in near future. Limited edition of 1 of 500 only printed and created especially for those collectors in this area. Authored by D.C. Jackson, collector and dealer of old magazines for over 30 years and TICN is publisher. ISBN: 1-888687-09-6. A Superior reference guide as to what issues were valuable then and into the future. PAPER EDITION ONLY.

5. 2,004-2,005 "THE PRICE & IDENTIFICATION GUIDE to ROSE O'NEILL", 4th Edition, each item she illustrated is priced, with title of magazine or source and with descriptions and/or titles with dates of issue. Gives much needed info on where to find Rose's works in/on old magazines + advertising, illustrations, books, paper items from many different sources, a few are from: Puck, LHJ, Delineator, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, WHC, Hearst's, Books ny and about her, etc... From 1897 thru the 1940s, many new additions to this great American illustrator. Limited Printing on this 4th edition. In Paper or as a E-mailed shipped E-Guide.

6. 1994 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE to OLD MAGAZINE PAPER DOLLS" including cut-outs, 3rd edition, 7x8, each paper doll item is priced by the illustrator, date and source. Strong focus on the "Golden Age" paper, teens thru 1920s. From LHJ, Pictorial, WHC, Review, McCalls, Delineator, etc. Dollie Dingle, Lettie Lane, Betsy McCall, more!

9. 1999/98 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE to NORMAN ROCKWELL, 4th edition, 5x7, prices 325 SEP magazine covers +++ 100s more SEP Ills, ads, many new/old finds by NR, Plus, Boy's Life, Child Life, Country Gentleman, Judge, LHJ, Literary Digest, and more in the area of internal ads, illustrated story’s and covers by NR. Other illustrations in many different magazines, books. Plus, boy scouts, WWII items, advertising, paper, posters, calendars, more, values, descriptions and dates for each item given....
Updated market prices & additions. This guide is one of a limited printing of only one 500 copies ever done. No further editions were printed or are planned. It is becoming most rare because of this fact. Author Denis Jackson is a dealer and collector of illustrators and their paper collectibles and has been for 30 years. Printed by TICN publishers. PAPER EDITION ONLY.

10. 2006 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE to JC & FX LEYENDECKER", 4th, edition, 5x7, contains publishers, titles, dates of original issue and prices on over 350 of their Saturday Evening Post covers, + 100s of other covers they illustrated for various other periodical publications from the late 1890s forward. +100s of ads, illustrations, paper, books, posters, window posters, military etc.. Plus, his brother F.X. Leyendecker and all of his illustrated works are listed as well. $7.95 would have been the paper edition price, now we only have in the E-Guide format.

11. 1996 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE to MARILYN MONROE", 5x7, 3rd edition, dates, titles, descriptions and prices for her collectibles in paper, books, advertising, , magazines, covers; American & Foreign, dolls, art, plates, etc.. 52 pages. Now as E-Guide only.

12. 1996 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE to PIN-UPS & GLAMOUR ART", 5x7", 2nd Edition. Now covers all 50 American Pinup artists; the works of Rolf Armstrong, Gil Elvgren, Earl Moran, Billy DeVorss, Zoe Mozert, Enoch Bolles, Peter Driben, Mabel Harris, Gene Pressler, T.N. Thompson, Fritz Willis, K.O. Munson, Art Frahm, Jules Erbit, Earl MacPherson, Bill Ward, and many, many other Pinup Artists. Values and dates given for each Calendar, Print, mutoscope card , original artwork, playing cards, illustrated advertising , magazines: covers, gatefolds, cartoons, notepads, ink blotters w/titles postcards & more that each artist created. With sizes, values, dates on each item...52pgs.. This guide is one of a very limited printing of only one 500 copies ever done. No further editions were printed or are planned. It is becoming most rare because of this fact. Author Denis Jackson is a dealer and collectors of illustrators and their paper collectibles and has been for 30 years. Printed by TICN publishers. ISBN: 1-888687-02-9

13. 2005/2004 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE TO PLAYBOY MAGAZINES" NEW 6th edition, 5x7, gives values on each average & and on each Mint/Near Mint condition issue. Starts at the the 1st printing in 1953 through to 1999.. Superior reference material. Identifies all of the Alberto Vargas pin-up issues. Shows you the more valuable issues with special stars, celebrities, and sought after interviews in specific past issues. Points out and highlights many special issues and spin-off Playboy publications & magazines, greatly expanded in this last area. Website values and Ebay auction values are taken into consideration in this issue. ISBN: 1-888687-13-4. PAPER EDITION ONLY.

14. 2001/2000 "LIFE MAGAZINES" Price & Identification Guide, 5"x7", 3rd edition. New Photographic Life started in 1936, every issue in this guide is priced, dated and described from 1936 to 1994 with descriptions of each issue and contents, cover and value. Movie Stars, Stage Stars, baseball, sports figures, personalities, events, Wars, photos, articles, special issues highlighted. Life magazine becomes a more popular collectible with each passing year. Also, all major illustrators from 1898 to 1930s who did cover illustrations and ads in OLD Life, such as Maxfield Parrish, Coles Phillips, John Held, Jr., F X Leyendecker, Norman Rockwell, etc… priced by issue, Illustrator, date, description and value. Many of these Life magazine issues thru various years are in the hundreds of dollars each in value. Knowing which is which is very important in todays marketplace! This guide was printed in a limited edition of only 500 copies and this is one of them, in new condition and written by a collectors and dealer of old magazines and Illustrators since the early 1970s. TICN is publisher. Many new additions and high value finds in the new issue. This guide is very valuable to any who has access to a number of these. Important because values can vary from a few dollars each on up, depending upon the issue. To know what has value and what does not is very important to any seller. ISBN: 1-888687-11-8. PAPER EDITION ONLY.

15. 1994/1995 "THE OLD MOVIE, TV, SOAP OPERA & RADIO; MAGAZINES PRICE & ID GUIDE", 1st edition, 52pgs, 7,600 Major and Hot Stars keyed to 2,900 priced & described TITLES and issues from 1912 thru 1991. Titled listed in alpha order by publisher. Every old issue is priced for value with its date and contents. Very valuable issues are pointed out. Plus, Top Illustrator's: Alberto Varga, Christy, Zoe Mozert, Henry Clive, Hal Phyfe, J.M. Flagg, etc.. and their; covers, ads, portraits. The most extensive guide ever done in this area of collectible magazines.Covering many issues and all of these stars and many more are highlighted with values in this guide: Stars such as: Monroe, James Dean, Bette Davis, Elvis, Cher, Brando, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Bogart, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, Liz Taylor, Clark Gable, Valentino, Chaplin, Jean Harlow, 100s of others. This guide was printed in a limited edition of only 500 copies and this is one of them, in new condition and written by a collectors and dealer of old magazines and Illustrators since the early 1970s. TICN is publisher. Many new additions and high value finds in the new issue. This guide is very valuable to any who has access to a number of these. Important because values can vary from a few dollars each on up, depending upon the issue. To know what has value and what does not is very important to any seller. PAPER EDITION ONLY.

16. 2001/2000 "THE SATURDAY EVENING POST" PRICE & GUIDE, 1st Edition, 1899 thru 1967, This guide prices over 3,250 SEP magazine covers, 325 for Norman Rockwell, 340+ for The Leyendecker Brothers, also Harrison Fisher, Neysa McMein, Phillip Boileau, S.S. Weber, Walt Otto, Hunter, Leslie Thrasher, Stanlaws and over 250 other major & minor Illustrators, 52 pages and values, descriptions & dates given for each cover.` This guide was printed in a limited edition of only 500 copies and this is one of them, in new condition and written by a collectors and dealer of old magazines and Illustrators since the early 1970s. TICN is publisher. Many new additions and high value finds in the new issue. This guide is very valuable to any who has access to a number of these. Important because values can vary from a few dollars each on up, depending upon the issue. To know what has value and what does not is very important to any seller. PAPER EDITION ONLY.

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We now have 9 FREE ARTICLES for you to read from our archives . I hope you will enjoy browsing the articles from our archives. SEVERAL NEW ARTICLES JUST ADDED!

4th article on "Earl Moran" the famous Pin-up artist. Also written by Earl Moran