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  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Paint and Porcelain

    by RL Enseki-Hancock ...
    Some contemporary Japanese porcelain pieces that show the blend of traditional glazes and motifs produced in Arita area. ... Read more

    €4.99

  • Monster Cereal Box Premiums – The 1980’s: A Totally Tubular Decade of Crunchy-Sweet Fun

    Monster Cereal Box Premiums, #2

    by Jonathon Jones ...
    Series Book 2 - Monster Cereal Box Premiums
    A child of the 80's? Or perhaps just a big fan of the monster cereals? Whatever the case may be, this is the book for you! Chock full of retro sugary goodness, this guidebook is a continuation in the series which started with the 70's. It will make any fan long for the days when cereal was more than just cereal. It was also FUN! ... Read more

    €2.49

  • Catalogue of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos - Also Bows of Rare Makes

    by Anon ...
    This vintage book contains a catalogue of the rare and antique violins offered for sale by the Lyon & Healy company of Chicago in 1917. For each piece there is provided an authentic photograph, as well as an expert description and other notable information. This volume will appeal to violin collectors and antique dealers alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage ... Read more

    €5.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    €8.09

  • HowExpert Guide to 365+ Tips for Antiques and Collectibles

    365+ Proven, Practical, and Profitable Tips to Identify, Authenticate, Value, Preserve, and Sell Antiques and Collectibles

    by HowExpert ...
    If you love antiques and collectibles and want a trusted system to identify, authenticate, value, preserve, and sell with confidence, then HowExpert Guide to 365+ Tips for Antiques and Collectibles is for you.Built on the COLLECTIBLES framework and packed with 365+ proven, practical, and profitable tips, this book covers every stage of collecting. From exploring categories and spotting details to ... Read more

    €9.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Stanley Model Shop

    100 Years of Special & Custom Rules

    by Scott Lynk, Phil Stanley ...
    The Model Shop was a special department at the Stanley Rule & Level Company where all new products and custom and special rule prototypes were created and tested for evaluation by management and customers. The Stanley Company has produced hundreds of these out-of-the-mainstream products which have now become sought-after collectibles.Authors Phil Stanley and Scott Lynk have collaborated to ... Read more

    €37.66

  • I survived

    My book of memories

    by Clodomir Santos ...
    "I Survived: My Book of Memories" is more than just an adventure tale. It's a raw and powerful account of a young man's life, marked by loss, suffering, and anguish. Driven to desperation by the relentless spread of poverty in his home, he makes the drastic decision to abandon his studies and plunge into a life of crime. Little did he know that this path, fraught with violence and death, would ... Read more

    €3.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knives 2025

    Edited by Joe Kertzman ...
    The World's Greatest Knife Book is Bigger Than Ever!Now with more than 1,000 stunning knives in full color, this 45th 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 imaginable can be ... Read more

    €15.09

  • A 79 Year old Gearhead, An AI Co-pilot, and a Real Android APP. Impossible? I Decided to Find Out.

    by AlBeix ...
    I Built an Android App at 79 With Zero Coding Experience.Here's How, and why the most important tool I used wasn't a programming language.I'm a lifelong gearhead. Have been since I was old enough to tell the difference between a flathead and a flat tire.Over the decades I've spotted more interesting abandoned vehicles down more back roads than I could ever count. Barn finds. Field finds. The ... Read more

    €7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of Louis Vuitton Luggage

    by Laia Farran Graves ...
    With a dedication to luxury and practicality, Louis Vuitton designed his unique lightweight, airtight luggage in 1854 and ensured that jetsetters all over the globe could travel in comfort and style. It was a creation that founded a fashion house and became a standard-bearer for all travel pieces of the future.Exploring the history from traditional box-making to the revolution of the stackable ... Read more

    €3.99

  • American Civil War and WW1 Letters and Photos

    by J.M. ...
    Letters and Photos from Civil War soldiers and WW1 soldier and Red Cross letter to soldier's mother. He died from wounds suffered at the Baattle of Argonne, France, ... Read more

    €4.99

  • Collecting Abstract Art on a Budget

    Create a Collection You Love Without Breaking the Bank

    by Evan Stuart Marshall ...
    Series Book 1 - Artful Innovations
    Are you passionate about abstract art but think it's beyond your budget? Think again! In Collecting Abstract Art on a Budget, discover the secrets to building an impressive collection of abstract artwork while staying within your financial means.This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the art world, revealing strategies and techniques to navigate galleries, connect with artists, ... Read more

    €14.99

  • Knives 2023, 43rd Edition

    Edited by Joe Kertzman ...
    Series series World's Greatest Knife Book
    The World’s Greatest Knife Book Returns!From unique art pieces to hardened tools of war and industry, every knife has its own allure, utility and even soul. This complex and fascinating nature defines a particular knife and is the driving force behind today’s growing and thriving custom knifemaking culture. The pages of KNIVES 2023, 43rd Edition present the best of the best knives and knifemakers ... Read more

    €17.19

  • Guide to Palaeolithic Artifacts and Features of the Americas

    by Richard Michael Gramly ...
    Guide to Palaeolithic Artifacts and Features of the Americas is the go-to reference for stone, bone, antler, ivory, and wooden artifacts of the Palaeolithic era in the Americas. Written by Ricard Michael Gramly, an expert in the field, this book canvases a century of archaeological literature and scholarship and includes over 150 images to clearly and efficiently classify the artifacts discussed ... Read more

    €90.45

  • Batik: From the Courts of Java and Sumatra

    by Rudolf G. Smend, Harmen C. Veldhuisen, Brigitte Khan Majlis ...
    With beautiful full-color Batik cloths and extensive historical and cultural commentary, Batik: From the Courts of Java and Sumatra is a fundamental work in the field of Indonesian art and culture.Batik occupies a special position in Indonesia. The extraordinary photographs of cloths and prints in this book demonstrate why batik is the stuff of textile legend. These 71 batik designs, taken from ... Read more

    €13.79

  • Natural Pearls: A Collector’s Guide to Rare and Wild Ocean Gems

    Rare and Precious

    by Bipin Kesharwani ...
    Series series Rare and Precious
    Natural Pearls: The Complete Guide to Non-Cultured Gemstones of the OceanDiscover the world of nature's rarest and most extraordinary treasures—Natural Pearls. This captivating and authoritative eBook is your ultimate guide to the breathtaking beauty, mystery, science, and cultural history of non-cultured pearls from oceans, rivers, and seas across the globe. Whether you are a gem enthusiast, a ... Read more

    €6.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    €11.69

  • How To Date Furniture

    An Easy Reference Guide

    by Trevor Yorke ...
    Series series Britain's Architectural History
    This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and ... Read more

    €3.89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Illustrated Directory of Watches

    A Collector's Guide to Over 1100 Wristwatches, From Classic Designs to Luxury Fashionware

    by James Wilson ...
    The Illustrated Directory of Watches is a beautiful book that will provide watch enthusiasts with a fully illustrated and comprehensive book on all things watches. From historical timelines and facts, this beautifully photographed book will inform and excite both the novice and veteran watch aficionado.Enclosed is perhaps the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of watches for the ... Read more

    €22.13

  • Tinker Brilliant Cut Glass Distributor Catalog #1

    by Rob Smith ...
    Tinker was a Chicago-based firm specializing in the promotion and distribution of American Brilliant Era cut glass manufactured by smaller cutting houses that elected to "outsource" their marketing and sales. The firm claimed to be the "largest cut glass sales agency in the world."The Brilliant Era Tinker catalog reprinted, indexed and analyzed here was published during the first few years of the ... Read more

    €2.49

  • Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms

    by Jerry Lee ...
    Your complete guide to Ruger firearms!Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms is the most complete guide available for buyers, sellers and collectors of these iconic firearms.Ruger enthusiasts of all interests will benefit from the accurate and detailed technical specifications, expertly analyzed prices and superb color photos featured in this comprehensive reference.Inside this full-color volume, ... Read more

    €26.89