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Miller's Field Guide: Art Deco

by Judith Miller ...

Series series Miller's Field Guides
Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes ... Read more

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Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes
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HOW TO HUNT TREASURE: A Guide to Adventure and Profit

by Malcolm Allred ...

Have you ever dreamed of buying a Van Gogh for $5.00 at a yard sale? Of using a metal detector to locate relics on a Civil War battlefield or in the bed of an historic river? Of digging a cache of gold coins on an old house site? Of buying a valuable collectible on eBay that everyone else has either misidentified or overlooked?The author of How to Hunt Treasure has spent most of his life pursuing ... Read more

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Have you ever dreamed of buying a Van Gogh for $5.00 at a yard sale? Of using a metal detector to locate relics on a Civil War battlefield or in the bed of an historic river? Of digging a cache of gold coins on an old house site? Of buying a valuable collectible on eBay that everyone else has either misidentified or overlooked?The author of How to Hunt Treasure has spent most of his life pursuing
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Don't Call the Thrift Shop

What to Do With a Lifetime of Well-Loved Possessions

by Susannah Ryder ...

When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms and cherished possessions? Should that old chest go to the rummage sale, or is it a rare antique? Whatabout jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, memorabilia, baseball cards and toys? Are they valuable? How can we tell? Who will ... Read more

19,47 €

When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms and cherished possessions? Should that old chest go to the rummage sale, or is it a rare antique? Whatabout jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, memorabilia, baseball cards and toys? Are they valuable? How can we tell? Who will
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Diamants (Paris - 2001)

Les Fiches Exposition d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Le diamant, tout le monde connaît, ou du moins, croit connaître. Le diamant, tout le monde aime, comme l'a une fois de plus prouvé l'éclatant succès de l'exposition Diamants. Au cœur de la Terre, au cœur des étoiles, au cœur du pouvoir qui s'est tenue du 10 mars au 31 juillet 2001...À PROPOS DE L’ENCYCLOPAEDIA UNIVERSALISReconnue mondialement pour la qualité et la fiabilité incomparable de ses ... Read more

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Le diamant, tout le monde connaît, ou du moins, croit connaître. Le diamant, tout le monde aime, comme l'a une fois de plus prouvé l'éclatant succès de l'exposition Diamants. Au cœur de la Terre, au cœur des étoiles, au cœur du pouvoir qui s'est tenue du 10 mars au 31 juillet 2001...À PROPOS DE L’ENCYCLOPAEDIA UNIVERSALISReconnue mondialement pour la qualité et la fiabilité incomparable de ses
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Vintage Rolex

The largest collection in the world

by David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company ...

For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood.New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter—the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips ... Read more

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For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood.New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter—the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips
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Chinese Jade of Five Centuries

by Joan M. Hartman ...

Chinese Jade of Five Centuries was originally published in print form by Tuttle Publishing in 1969.In Chinese Jade of Five Centuries, Mrs Hartman provides an encompassing look at one of the minor arts which must be considered vital to a judgement of artistic achievements of any civilization.Magnificently illustrated with 45 black and white photographs and 10 color plates, the book displays many ... Read more

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Chinese Jade of Five Centuries was originally published in print form by Tuttle Publishing in 1969.In Chinese Jade of Five Centuries, Mrs Hartman provides an encompassing look at one of the minor arts which must be considered vital to a judgement of artistic achievements of any civilization.Magnificently illustrated with 45 black and white photographs and 10 color plates, the book displays many
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Chinese Dress

From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Day

by Valery Garrett ...

Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China.A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:Dress ... Read more

11,44 €

Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China.A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:Dress
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Corgi Juniors & Husky Models

A Complete Identification and Price Guide

by Bill Manzke ...

Corgi Juniors and Husky Models brings together the story of these small-scale model cars and other toys into one book for the first time. Once the #3 brand in many markets, they competed head-to-head with Mattel's Hot Wheels cars and Lesney's Matchbox Series. This widely collected line of diecast toy cars and trucks are examined in every detail. Over 500 full color photos and well-researched text ... Read more

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Corgi Juniors and Husky Models brings together the story of these small-scale model cars and other toys into one book for the first time. Once the #3 brand in many markets, they competed head-to-head with Mattel's Hot Wheels cars and Lesney's Matchbox Series. This widely collected line of diecast toy cars and trucks are examined in every detail. Over 500 full color photos and well-researched text
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Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

by Jim Supica, Richard Nahas ...

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.144 new pages for a grand total of 528 pages of pure Smith & Wesson14 new revolver models added since last ... Read more

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The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.144 new pages for a grand total of 528 pages of pure Smith & Wesson14 new revolver models added since last
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Antiques Roadshow

40 Years of Great Finds

by Paul Atterbury, Marc Allum ...

A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation’s most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and ... Read more

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A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation’s most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and
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Old Knives, Tested XX, And More Volume II

Case and Case-Related Knives Before 1940: A Guide to Identification and Value, Plus “How to Detect Counterfeits”

by Tom McCandless ...

The collecting advantage you need If you enjoy handling and collecting Old Case and Case-Related knives you want to be sure that you have the proper knowledge and training you need to ensure that you are collecting authentic examples with knowledge as to their value. This book is an essential resource as it has a lot of examples of old authentic knives pictured and includes a comprehensive price ... Read more

3,71 €

The collecting advantage you need If you enjoy handling and collecting Old Case and Case-Related knives you want to be sure that you have the proper knowledge and training you need to ensure that you are collecting authentic examples with knowledge as to their value. This book is an essential resource as it has a lot of examples of old authentic knives pictured and includes a comprehensive price
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Japanese & Oriental Ceramic

by Hazel H. Gorham ...

Japanese and Oriental Ceramics was first published in print form by Tuttle Publishing in 1971.This comprehensive and profusely illustrated work tells how to distinguish Japanese porcelains from Chinese, and how to recognize modern reproductions of genuine old wares. It is completely indexed, contains a lengthy bibliography, and lists Chinese dates important in any discussion of Oriental ceramics ... Read more

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Japanese and Oriental Ceramics was first published in print form by Tuttle Publishing in 1971.This comprehensive and profusely illustrated work tells how to distinguish Japanese porcelains from Chinese, and how to recognize modern reproductions of genuine old wares. It is completely indexed, contains a lengthy bibliography, and lists Chinese dates important in any discussion of Oriental ceramics
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Fine Books

Enriched edition. Exploring the Artistry and Craftsmanship of Fine Bookmaking

by Alfred W. Pollard, April Lane ...

In "Fine Books," Alfred W. Pollard delves into the enchanting world of bibliophilia, meticulously exploring the intricacies of book collecting and the historical significance of fine editions. Through a blend of scholarly research and personal anecdotes, Pollard captures the essence of rare books, detailing their aesthetic beauty and cultural impact. The work is situated within the larger context ... Read more

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In "Fine Books," Alfred W. Pollard delves into the enchanting world of bibliophilia, meticulously exploring the intricacies of book collecting and the historical significance of fine editions. Through a blend of scholarly research and personal anecdotes, Pollard captures the essence of rare books, detailing their aesthetic beauty and cultural impact. The work is situated within the larger context
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Prices of Books

An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods

by Henry B. Wheatley ...

In "Prices of Books," Henry B. Wheatley offers a meticulous examination of book pricing throughout history, intertwining economic theory with bibliographic scholarship. This work, written in a lucid yet scholarly style, provides deep insights into the factors influencing book prices, from the costs of production to market demands. Wheatley meticulously catalogs various pricing trends while ... Read more

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In "Prices of Books," Henry B. Wheatley offers a meticulous examination of book pricing throughout history, intertwining economic theory with bibliographic scholarship. This work, written in a lucid yet scholarly style, provides deep insights into the factors influencing book prices, from the costs of production to market demands. Wheatley meticulously catalogs various pricing trends while
... Read more
The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition

by Scott A. Travers ...

Revised and Updated for the Gold RushFrom one of the world’s most knowledgeable coin dealers–a former consultant to the Federal Trade Commission who is often quoted by the Wall Street Journal–comes a thorough update of the most-trusted consumer protection handbook to buying and selling rare and valuable coins. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a full-color insert, The Coin Collector ... Read more

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Revised and Updated for the Gold RushFrom one of the world’s most knowledgeable coin dealers–a former consultant to the Federal Trade Commission who is often quoted by the Wall Street Journal–comes a thorough update of the most-trusted consumer protection handbook to buying and selling rare and valuable coins. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a full-color insert, The Coin Collector
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Killer Stuff and Tons of Money

An Insider's Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques, and Collecting

by Maureen Stanton ...

One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles.Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers. This world has the air of a lottery: a ... Read more

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One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles.Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers. This world has the air of a lottery: a
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Picker's Pocket Guide - Signs

How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

by Eric Bradley ...

Signs of SuccessDiscover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking advertising signs. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide.YOU'LL UNCOVER:• The best categories of signs: beer, Coca-Cola, petroliana, food and drink, farm and implement, home and garden, and neon signs• Practical strategies from top ... Read more

8,47 €

Signs of SuccessDiscover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking advertising signs. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide.YOU'LL UNCOVER:• The best categories of signs: beer, Coca-Cola, petroliana, food and drink, farm and implement, home and garden, and neon signs• Practical strategies from top
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Picker's Pocket Guide - Comic Books

How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

by David Tosh ...

COMICS PACK PUNCH!Comic book values are soaring. Superman's debut, Action Comics #1, sold for $3.2 million. The first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27 fetched $1 million. Exceptional examples? Certainly, but you don't need X-ray vision to see everyone from collectors to savvy investors covets vintage comic books. Discover for yourself what insiders have long known with this hands-on, ... Read more

8,47 €

COMICS PACK PUNCH!Comic book values are soaring. Superman's debut, Action Comics #1, sold for $3.2 million. The first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27 fetched $1 million. Exceptional examples? Certainly, but you don't need X-ray vision to see everyone from collectors to savvy investors covets vintage comic books. Discover for yourself what insiders have long known with this hands-on,
... Read more
Funny Face!

An Amusing History of Potato Heads, Block Heads, and Magic Whiskers

by Rich ...

The spud everybody loves to play with is turning 50 years old! Mr. Potato Head has delighted generations of children and now everyone can have a detailed look at the exciting history of the toy potato that has fascinated the world for half a century.This colorful book follows Mr. Potato Head from his birth in 1952 at the hands of Hassenfeld Bros., to the addition of Mrs. Potato Head and all the ... Read more

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The spud everybody loves to play with is turning 50 years old! Mr. Potato Head has delighted generations of children and now everyone can have a detailed look at the exciting history of the toy potato that has fascinated the world for half a century.This colorful book follows Mr. Potato Head from his birth in 1952 at the hands of Hassenfeld Bros., to the addition of Mrs. Potato Head and all the
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A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins

by Arlyn G. Sieber ...

Start your own coin collection!It's fun!Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle.It's affordable.Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life.And you can learn all you need to know right here.• With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today.• Pick up... ... Read more

8,68 €

Start your own coin collection!It's fun!Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle.It's affordable.Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life.And you can learn all you need to know right here.• With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today.• Pick up...
... Read more
Style Me Vintage: Home

by Keeley Harris ...

Celebrating the perennial interest in incorporating vintage flea-market finds into interior schemes, Style Me Vintage: Home is a feast of retro inspiration. With practical information on how to identify and source original vintage homewares, there is also plenty of inspiration on how to style your rooms according to your favoured decade, whether it be the 1920s or the 1970s. Without being ... Read more

10,27 €

Celebrating the perennial interest in incorporating vintage flea-market finds into interior schemes, Style Me Vintage: Home is a feast of retro inspiration. With practical information on how to identify and source original vintage homewares, there is also plenty of inspiration on how to style your rooms according to your favoured decade, whether it be the 1920s or the 1970s. Without being
... Read more
Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022

by Judith Miller ...

All entries new for each edition.Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 is the up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full colour, each with a detailed description and price range, the book also shows you how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another ... Read more

3,99 €

All entries new for each edition.Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 is the up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full colour, each with a detailed description and price range, the book also shows you how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another
... Read more
Union Glass Co. Cutting Blanks Catalog, Cream Trays Through Boxes, Creams and Puffs

Union Blanks, #2

by Rob Smith ...

Series Book 2 - Union Blanks
Information about Brilliant Era cutting blanks suppliers is scarce. Hundreds of blank pictures are presented in the middle 88 pages (Cream Trays through Boxes, Creams and Puffs) of this large undated Union Glass cutting blanks catalog. It was originally issued circa 1903-06 to the cutting firm of F. X. Parsche of Chicago IL. A photocopy of the original was was the 2003 basis for Chapter 3 of the ... Read more

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Information about Brilliant Era cutting blanks suppliers is scarce. Hundreds of blank pictures are presented in the middle 88 pages (Cream Trays through Boxes, Creams and Puffs) of this large undated Union Glass cutting blanks catalog. It was originally issued circa 1903-06 to the cutting firm of F. X. Parsche of Chicago IL. A photocopy of the original was was the 2003 basis for Chapter 3 of the
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Victorian Secrets

What a Corset Taught Me about the Past, the Present, and Myself

by Sarah A. Chrisman ...

On Sarah A. Chrisman’s twenty-ninth birthday, her husband, Gabriel, presented her with a corset. The material and the design were breathtakingly beautiful, but her mind immediately filled with unwelcome views. Although she had been in love with the Victorian era all her life, she had specifically asked her husband not to buy her a corset-ever. She’d heard how corsets affected the female body and ... Read more

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On Sarah A. Chrisman’s twenty-ninth birthday, her husband, Gabriel, presented her with a corset. The material and the design were breathtakingly beautiful, but her mind immediately filled with unwelcome views. Although she had been in love with the Victorian era all her life, she had specifically asked her husband not to buy her a corset-ever. She’d heard how corsets affected the female body and
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Miller's Field Guide: Art Deco

HOW TO HUNT TREASURE: A Guide to Adventure and Profit

Don't Call the Thrift Shop

Diamants (Paris - 2001)

Vintage Rolex

Chinese Jade of Five Centuries

Chinese Dress

Corgi Juniors & Husky Models

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

Antiques Roadshow

Old Knives, Tested XX, And More Volume II

Japanese & Oriental Ceramic

Fine Books

Prices of Books

The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition

Killer Stuff and Tons of Money

Picker's Pocket Guide - Signs

Picker's Pocket Guide - Comic Books

Funny Face!

A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins

Style Me Vintage: Home

Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022

Union Glass Co. Cutting Blanks Catalog, Cream Trays Through Boxes, Creams and Puffs

Victorian Secrets