A nostalgic look at a true American classic, this book was designed for collectors as well as dealers and anyone who can remember the thrill of their first sled ride. This is the first comprehensive guide to identifying, dating, and pricing sleds. Extensive research and more than 150 color photos of trade cards, illustrations, membership pins, buttons, and, of course, the toy that gave the ultimate ride._x000D_Today's collector still has a variety of sleds to choose from as the demand for sleds and ephemera is just starting to take off. Enter the world of collecting now, advises the author, before you are left out in the cold without a sled! AUTHOR: Joan Palicia is a registered nurse and a resident of northern New Jersey. Her sleds have been on display at the Boston Museum of Science, Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, and at the 1989 Toy Fair New York City as part of Flexible Flyers Centennial Anniversary.