Tins 'N' Bins (Used Paperback) - Robert W and Harriett Swedberg

The first book in the Vintage Advertising Series pictures and values hundreds of highly collectible tins and bins. The Swedbergs trace the development of the tin container from its primitive, lead plug beginnings through the golden era when decoration and artwork became lavish and beautiful. They tell how to date containers by their markings and show how knowledge of company mergers can make the collector quick to distinguish the rare from the commonplace.