February 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 510
United States Beer Cans With Opening Instructions Reference Guides Vols 1 and 2 NEW
Estimate: $75 - $225
Current Bid
Bid Increments
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Business Name: Kevin C. Lilek, Lilek Publishing, Aurora, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: N/A
Date of manufacture: Modern
Condition/Comments: These high quality hardbound reference books are the hobby standard as, by far, the most comprehensive publications ever compiled on the subject of beer cans with opening instructions. At nearly 900 pages, Volume 1 depicts and identifies 887 unique designs, detailing the differences between each. All cans are shown at full-size and with photos of three sides. Key information includes manufacturing dates, canning code locations, relative rarity, and more. Volume 2 includes nearly 200 more cans that were catalogued after the publication of Volume 1. A truly indispensable resource for any serious collector! Volumes are new and unused, shipped in original shrink wrap and cardboard. 10 x 12 x 4 inches. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 12.00
Width: 10.00
Depth: 4.00
Available payment options
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