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  • Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks

    by Judith Miller, Duncan Campbell ...
    Designed as the essential reference tool for appraisers, collectors and dealers of silverware, the Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for anyone researching silver hallmarks, offering clear and wide-ranging reproductions of thousands of hallmarks from more than 60 countries and regions, past and present, on every continent. It is also clearly and logically organized into two volumes for ease ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Pilates for a Flat Stomach

    Perfect Abs in Just 15 Minutes a Day

    by Anna Selby ...
    Just 15 minutes a day will work wonders to give you the flat stomach you’ve always wanted!Pilates is well known as one of the best forms of exercise for people who want a longer, leaner physique. In Pilates for a Flat Stomach, expert Anna Selby has selected the specific exercises you need to do to achieve the toned stomach you’ve always dreamed of.Just 15 minutes a day of the low-impact, high ... Read more

    €8.88

  • Miller's Antiques Marks

    by Judith Miller ...
    Marks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Textiles of Southeast Asia

    Trade, Tradition and Transformation

    by Robyn Maxwell ...
    Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia, Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles.Traditional textiles are one of the most widely collected and important categories of Southeast Asian art. Using an extensive range of locally produced raw materials and ... Read more

    €33.59

  • Catalogue of Greek Coins - The Ptolemies, Kings of Egypt

    by Reginald Stuart Poole ...
    "Catalogue of Greek Coins - The Ptolemies, Kings of Egypt" is a 1888 work by Reginald S. Poole. Reginald Stuart Poole (1832 - 1895) was an English numismatist, archaeologist, and orientalist whose best work is arguably his contributions to Encyclopædia Britannica on the subjects of on Egypt, Hieroglyphics and Numismatics. He also worked on "Smith's Dictionary of the Bible", and was "Keeper of ... Read more

    €8.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Antique Furniture

    by Collins ...
    Collins Gem Antique Furniture is a guide to take with you to auctions or car boot sales for it provides a visual guide to identifying the age and style of furniture, combined with advice on caring, buying, and selling antique furniture.This new Gem is produced in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback and the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design, this new Gem ... Read more

    €4.43

  • Style Me Vintage: Accessories

    by Naomi Thompson, Liz Tregenza ...
    Accessories – the cherry on the cake for those seeking to finish off their vintage look to perfection. From hats and jewellery to bags and shoes, this essential addition to the popular Style Me Vintage series is fully dedicated to sourcing and wearing accessories from a range of periods.Vintage accessory is a fast-growing market and it is now easy for anyone to collect and wear period treasures. ... Read more

    €14.81

  • Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 3

    by Pier Ambrogio Curti ...
    Nel capitolo di quest’opera I Fori, dicendo del Foro nundinario o venale, toccai dell’opinione manifestata da molti che anzi essere un simile foro, quel luogo fosse invece un quartiere di soldati, e venni osservando come da essi si avesse per avventura a scambiare la parte per il tutto, riconoscendo io con altri come in tal foro si ritrovasse un quartiere sia di soldati, sia di gladiatori, come ... Read more

    €1.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Car Detailing

    Professional Secrets To Car Valet, Car Polish, Car Detailing Kit, Car Detailing Tools, Car Detailing Products

    by Eric Fielding ...
    With this easy to use manual, discover trade secrets to car detailing, car valet, car polish, car detailing kit, car detailing tools, car detailing products. ... Read more

    €3.42

  • The Tobacconist Handbook

    An Essential Guide to Cigars & Pipes

    by Jorge Armenteros ...
    Learn the ins and outs of luxury tobacco use, from cigars, pipes, and more!As we live in the “golden age of cigar making,” there is more to know and appreciate than ever before.Great cigars and pipe tobaccos take years to grow, nurture, age, blend, and construct, yet their destiny is to return to dust; it is an extraordinary transformational and artistic journey that yields priceless moments and ... Read more

    €15.28

  • The Flippers Bible

    by Ellie James ...
    The Flipper's Bible is your go-to guide for turning everyday items, collectibles, and even houses into profit. Whether you're flipping vintage finds, reselling online, or diving into side hustles, this short practical handbook walks you through the essentials: research, strategy, pricing, and execution. Packed with insider tips and real-world advice, The Flipper's Bible gives you the confidence to ... Read more

    €5.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs

    by Charles Jacobsen ...
    This classic oriental rug guide is still the most comprehensive and authoritative book for buying or selling rugs—essential reading for any collector.Author, Charles W. Jacobsen was a world renowened authority on Oriental rugs. Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs represent the essence of his five decades of experience in buying and selling new and antique Oriental rugs. Experienced dealers ... Read more

    €9.49

  • Picker's Pocket Guide - Toys

    How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

    by Eric Bradley ...
    Welcome to Toyland!Whether it's a rare three-wheeled motorcycle that sold for $23,000 or an unopened LEGO set of the Millennium Falcon that can go for as much as $4,500, toy-box treasures are out there waiting to be found. Discover for yourself what veteran collectors know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking toys, the No. 1 collecting category. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and ... Read more

    €8.39

  • Picker's Pocket Guide - Star Wars Toys

    How to Pick Antiques Like A Pro

    by Mark Bellomo ...
    Use The Force!Released in 1977, the movie Star Wars: A New Hope changed pop culture forever. The accompanying toys became a global phenomenon and are now the most hotly pursued toys in the galaxy. How hot? A Boba Fett action figure or Cloud City Playset in mint condition can be worth thousands of dollars to collectors. Learn the secrets of the universe with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking ... Read more

    €8.39

  • Antique Trader Answers to Questions About Antiques & Collectibles

    by Kyle Husfloen ...
    Series series Antique Trader
    What can you tell me about...?Antique Trader editor-at-large Kyle Husfloen has answered that question thousands of times in his popular column "Kyle on Antiques" published in Antique Trader and The Antique Trader's Collector Magazine & Price Guide.Here Kyle compiles a varied selection of some of his favorite columns. Kyle shares historical information about the items, along with an estimated value ... Read more

    €7.09

  • Stories About Famous Precious Stones

    Enriched edition.

    by Adela E. Orpen, Jackson Price ...
    In "Stories About Famous Precious Stones," Adela E. Orpen embarks on an enchanting journey through the world of gemstones, weaving together a tapestry of legends, histories, and cultural significances attached to these precious items. The book is distinguished by its lyrical prose and rich narrative style, which not only informs but also captivates the reader. Orpen deftly balances factual ... Read more

    €1.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    €14.19

  • Japanese Things

    Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with Japan

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Armchair travelers beware!Japanese Things will lure you out of your cozy, comfy home and chair to an unusual country with bewitching manners and customs-and once you have succumbed to its spell you will never be the same. Here in one neat package you will meet the flavor, charm, and piquancy of old Japan-a revised reprint of one of the indispensable books on Japan, by the late Prof. Basil Hall ... Read more

    €7.29

  • Gun Digest Book of Ruger Revolvers

    The Definitive History

    by Max Prasac ...
    Every Man's RevolverIt's a youngster compared to Colt's and Smith & Wesson, but Sturm, Ruger & Company has left a mark on the world of firearms that's undeniable. Now, author Max Prasac shares how the firm's famed revolvers became stronger, more durable and safer than any of their competition in Gun Digest Book of Ruger Revolvers.Inside you'll discover:The stories behind Ruger's fast-step to fame ... Read more

    €23.09

  • Essentials of Blood Transfusion Science

    by Dr. Erhabor, Dr. Adias ...
    Blood transfusion is a field where there have been, and continues to be, significant advances in science, technology and most particularly governance. This book aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of both the scientific and managerial aspects of blood transfusion medicine. The book is intended to equip biomedical, clinical and allied medical professionals with practical tools to ... Read more

    €4.49

  • Japanese Names and How to Read Them

    A Manual for Art Collectors and Students

    by H. Inada, A. J. Koop ...
    Long established as the standard reference tool for the identification of Japanese names on works of art, and is therefore essential for collectors, galleries, auction-houses, restorers and students. A reprint of the first (1923) edition. ... Read more

    €63.36

  • British Campaign Medals of the First World War

    by Peter Duckers ...
    Series Book 636 - Shire Library
    Britain has issued medals rewarding war service since at least the early nineteenth century, and increasingly through the period of its imperial expansion, but examples of many of the early types are now scarce.However, few families escaped some involvement with the 'Great War' of 1914–18 and many still treasure the medals awarded to their ancestors for wartime service. Today, with a growing ... Read more

    €6.99

  • Frozen Time

    by Morgan Reyes ...
    In January 1945, as the Red Army closed in on East Prussia, one of the most celebrated rooms ever built — six tons of golden, glowing amber, gifted by a Prussian king to a Russian tsar and stolen back by the Nazis two centuries later — vanished without a trace. It has never been found.Frozen Time tells the full story of the material behind that mystery: a fossilized tree resin, forty-five million ... Read more

    €2.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knives 2027

    Edited by Joe Kertzman ...
    More Than 1,000 Stunning Knives in Full Color!Brought to you by the publishers of BLADE Magazine and now in its 47th year, this 2027 edition of "The World's Greatest Knife Book" is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives available. Fixed-blade designs, folders, swords, kitchen cutlery, cleavers, tactical knives, and every other knife style and design ... Read more

    €12.39

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