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January 1997 - Occupied Japan for Collectors paperback by Florence Archambault (Author), publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Ser 2 - 1979  Collector's Encyclopedia of OJ Collectibles          About the Author   Florence Archambault was the founder of The Occupied Japan Club. Shared her personal experience and knowledge as a collector, she helped others to identify the figurines, dishware, cameras, planters, sewing items, toys, dolls, vases, lamps, planters, as well as other items.

   During the occupation of Japan between 1945 and 1952, a world market for small and inexpensive goods was correctly identified as a starting point for rebuilding the Japanese economy. This new book is filled with thousands of once-familiar items of ceramic, paper, glass, celluloid, wood, and papier-mache which were marked Made in Occupied Japan, and only shipped to the United States and the United Kingdom. As part of the Japan and America agreement, they were not to be sold in Japan.

Her book presents over 400 color photographs of OJ items, shows 133 different manufacturers' marks, and includes a value guide.

She collaborated from her home in Newport RI with Jane and Paul Bolbat which included many pieces from their collection in the book. For a full and comprehensive review of their collection, please check out The Aris Collection on this Website.

Language: English
ISBN 10:  0887403786
ISBN-13: 9780887403781
Paperback: 208 pages (Amazon)
Soft cover: 405 pages (Schiffer Publishing)
Weight: 2.6 lbs
Product dimensions: 8.85" x 0.87" x 11.3"


January 1, 1976 - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles Series 1 hardcover by Gene Florence (Author), publisher: Collector Books, Paducah, KY

        About the Author
A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has went on to author a series of 5 books on Occupied Japan Collectibles.

   This is the 1st in the series and, as of April 2022, is still available on Amazon.

With his series, collectors have gained a vast amount of knowledge on Occupied Japan collectibles. The complete set of five books in the Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan series is the final word on Occupied Japan collectibles. 

Every edition is entirely new with no repeated pictures from earlier editions. As each popular edition was released, many new finds surfaced, creating the need for companion volumes.

Gene Florence is regarded as the foremost authority in the field of Occupied Japan. 


Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0891450041
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0891450047
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5w "x 0.25" x 11" h

October 1, 1982 - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles Series 1 paperback by Gene Florence (Author), publisher: Collector Books, Paducah, KY

Ser 1 - 1982   Collector's Encyclopedia of OJ Collectibles    A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has went on to author a series of 5 books on Occupied Japan Collectibles. This is the 1st in the series and still available on Amazon.

With his series, collectors have gained a vast amount of knowledge on Occupied Japan collectibles. The complete set of five books in the Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan series is the final word on Occupied Japan collectibles. 

Every edition is entirely new with no repeated pictures from earlier editions. As each popular edition was released, many new finds surfaced, creating the need for companion volumes.

Gene Florence is regarded as the foremost authority in the field of Occupied Japan. 


Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0891450041
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0891450047
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5w "x 0.25" x 11" h



June 1979 - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles Series 2 paperback by Gene Florence (Author), publisher: span>Collector Books Paducah, KY

Ser 2 - 1979   Collector's Encyclopedia of OJ Collectibles Full-color photos throughout, with price suggestions listed on the various printed pages. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Language: English
Paperback: 112 pages
ISBN: 0891451110
ISBN13: 9780891451112
Weight: 0.95 lbs.
Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"



June 1994 - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles Series 3 paperback by Gene Florence (Author), publisher: Collector Books, Paducah, KY

Ser 3 - 1979  Collector's Encyclopedia of OJ Collectibles 3rd revised and updated hardcover edition, Collector Books, Paducah, Full-color photos throughout, with price suggestions listed on the various printed pages.

Language: English
Paperback: 112 pages
ISBN: 0891451110
ISBN13: 9780891451112
Weight: 1.10 lbs.
Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"



January 1990 - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles Series 4 paperbackby Gene Florence (Author), publisher: Collector Books, Paducah, KY

Ser 4 - 1979   Collector's Encyclopedia of OJ Collectibles    60 full-color photos throughout, with listed price suggestions.

Click on the book to see an inside page of ducks.

Language: English
Paperback: 128 pages
ISBN: 0891454012
ISBN13: 9780891454014
Weight: 1 lb
Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"



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March 1, 1996 - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles Series 5 paperback by Gene Florence (Author), publisher: Collector Books

Ser 5 - 1996 Collector's Encyclopedia of OJ Collectibles

   This is the last in a series of 5 different books that Gene Florence wrote.

Each edition in this series is a beautiful, full-color volume with thousands of pieces illustrated, including everything from figurines to rugs.

All the items featured are accompanied by complete descriptions, sizes, dates, and current values.

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0891454977
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0891454977
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75' w x 0.5' x 11.25" h


April 19, 2000 - Occupied Japan for the Home by Florence Archambault (Author), Publisher:‎ Schiffer Publishing LTD (0 edition)

 Occupied Japan for the Home -2000
   This book presents hundreds of items never published before and over 200 different manufacturers' markings on Occupied Japan collectibles. Many are ceramics--especially detailed figurines and dinnerware sets--as well as baskets, books, tools, lacquerware, clothing, toys, dolls, and much more.

Finer pieces, along with more unusual items, are illustrated in 533 color photos taken specifically for this book. Value ranges with the captions reflect the current market.

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764311336
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764311338
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.5 x 10.9 inches


January 1, 1977 & June 7, 1994 - Occupied Japan Toys Price and ID Guide by David Gould & Donna Creaver (Authors), Publisher: ‎ L. W. Publishing & Book Sales (1st edition)

Occupied Japan Toys Price and ID Guide (1977 / 1994)
   During the occupation of Japan between 1945 and 1952, a world market for small and inexpensive goods was correctly identified as a starting point for rebuilding the Japanese economy. This new book is filled with thousands of once-familiar items of ceramic, paper, glass, celluloid, wood, and papier-mache which were marked Made in Occupied Japan, and shipped to the United States and the United Kingdom. Today, these items have increased in value and are avidly collected. The book presents over 400 color photographs of the items, shows 133 different manufacturers' marks, and includes a value guide.

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 95 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0895380536
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0895380531
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces


April 1, 2001 - Occupied Japan Collectibles: Identification & Value Guide by Gene Florence (Author), publisher: Collector Books, Paducah, KY


   This new book by Gene Florence, offers all the information in one resource. Hundreds of gorgeous color photos showcase the wide variety of collectible figurines, toys, dolls, dinnerware, banks, lacquerware, and much more. Florence provides detailed descriptions and current values for every item in addition to informative text to aid the collector in their hobby. 2003 values.

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 157432227
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1574322279
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pound
Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 11.5 inches


The Aris Collection   Hobby Ceramics   Cast Iron Banks
Collectible items made in Occupied Japan during the summer of 1945 through the spring of 1952 while U.S. troops were in the country. The entire collection is up for sale and includes all documentation.
As of March 2023, Agnestelle Hobby Ceramic Shop only has finished pieces for sale. All molds, bisque and supplies have been turned over to Emma's Ceramic Studio (ECS).
Authentic  still and  Mechanical cast iron banks  from  the  Collection of Charles Westley Atwood.  These banks  were first manufactured in the late 1800s, to instill the concept of earning  saving money.
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