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  • Malaysian Batik

    Reinventing a Tradition

    Malaysian Batik: Reinventing a Tradition, traces the history of batik, the materials, methods and motifs of the block-stamped and hand drawn methods, and the ways in which Malaysian batik has been transformed into a craft with international appeal.Batik is more than wax and dye applied to a length of cloth. It is an art form practiced by people around Asia. With its its bolder, abstract designs ... Read more

    RM 45.29

  • Archivists, Collectors, Dealers, and Replevin

    Case Studies on Private Ownership of Public Documents

    Today, government archivists and manuscript collectors are often in conflict over government-created documents that come up for sale out of private hands. Such manuscripts are often archival material that escaped government control, and government archivists want that missing material back to complete the historic record. Collectors and dealers, however, assert that since the government didn’t ... Read more

    RM 356.59

  • Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 3

    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

    RM 11.72 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    RM 70.59

  • Major Wolcott’s List

    Major Wolcott’s List Firearms Used in the Johnson County, Wyoming, Cattle War of 1892

    The Johnson County War took place in Wyoming in April 1892. At that time, a group of powerful Wyoming cattlemen created a hit list of seventy men—small ranchers, cowboys, and others they considered a hindrance to large-scale ranching interests. They planned an invasion of the county, intending to search out and kill the men on the list. But when they arrived, the locals fought back. Major Wolcott ... Read more

    RM 15.64

  • Holography and Philately

    Postage Stamps with Holograms

    Holograms on postage stamps have become a new topical subject in philately, and there has been a growing interest among philatelists in collecting such items for many years now. It was more than 35 years ago when the first definitive postage stamp with a hologram was issued in Austria in 1988. Since then many countries have issued hologram stamps or souvenir sheets, some of them on more than one ... Read more

    RM 23.48

  • Wares of the Ming Dynasty

    by R. L. Hobson ...
    This book explains and illustrates as many varieties of Ming ceramics as possible. The text is based primarily on information obtained from Chinese sources and the occasional notes made by Europeans who visited China in Ming times. To these, Mr. Hobson has added his own penetrating deductions, made after careful study of well-authenticated specimens and of observation by earlier scholars. His ... Read more

    RM 31.79

  • Beginners Guide to Real Estate Photography

    Series Book 1 - Beginners Guide to Photography Book Series
    Best Selling Author and award winning Australian based photographer, Steve Rutherford shares his knowledge and expertise in this easy step by step instructional book. "Beginners Guide To Real Esatet Photography" the latest book in the Best Selling "Beginners Guide to Photography" book series.If you are just starting out in photography. Or you are a Real Estate Agent, Property Manager, Architect, ... Read more

    RM 19.53 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Masterpieces of Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings

    Third Edition

    This well-known reference work has been consulted by generations of collectors, curators, dealers, historians, and craftsmen, and it remains in use decades after its initial publication. Photographs and measured drawings of the most striking furniture pieces of the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries constitute the major part of the book; the accompanying text indicates stylistic features and ... Read more

    RM 56.39

  • Antiques 101

    A Crash Course in Everything Antique

    An inroductory guide to antique styles, history, and designsNot sure how to tell Chippendale from Queen Anne, or Art Deco from Art Nouveau? Learn the easy way with Frank Farmer Loomis IV, an appraiser and lifelong antiquer. If you're looking for clear, simple explanations rather than unpronounceable terms like corbeille a fleurs (flower basket) or sang de boeuf (red glaze), you've come to the ... Read more

    RM 28.99

  • How To Pastel

    Your Step By Step Guide To Pastels

    In this book "How To Pastel", you will discover in a practical and easy way how to draw with pastels.The book contains information, techniques, tips and images from which you can learn: about the pastel, about the types of pastels, how they work, how to take care of them, the surface of the paper and about the papers for pastels, how to hold the pastel in your hand, how to hatch, blend, color, ... Read more

    RM 39.17

  • Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values

    The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present

    The No. 1 gun price guide to the most popular firearms of all time!This updated 18th Edition of Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values will help you buy and sell in this active market with the utmost confidence. It is the only illustrated price guide for firearms produced from 1900 to the present, and the best insurance policy against paying too much or selling for too little.More than 25,000 prices ... Read more

    RM 101.59

  • 生物之書

    The Biology Book: From the Origin of Life to Epigenetics, 250 Milestones in the History of Biology

    Series series 科學人文
    史上最強系列第6集《生物之書》從生命起源到表觀遺傳學250則趣味故事+詳解歷史+精采圖片從閱讀中學習生物知識的百科圖文並茂的豐富百科.博古通今的中外歷史趣味橫生的常識故事.條理分明的資料寶典【本書特色】‧豐富條目:250則生物學史上重大里程碑一次收錄。‧編年百科:條目依年代排序,清楚掌握生物發展演變;相關條目隨頁交叉索引,知識脈絡立體化。‧濃縮文字:每篇約700字,快速閱讀、吸收重要生物學觀念和大師理論。‧精美插圖:每項條目均搭配精美全彩圖片,幫助記憶,刺激想像力。‧理想收藏:全彩印刷、圖片精緻、收藏度高,是科普愛好者必備最理想的生物學百科。_________________________________________... ... Read more

    RM 43.11

  • KNIVES 2020

    Edited by Joe Kertzman ...
    Series series World's Greatest Knife Book
    Discover stunning custom knives!Throughout history, knives of untold numbers of styles, materials and designs have been carried as tools, weapons and adornments -- and each knife has a distinct attraction all its own. That allure has helped custom knifemaking evolve, and continue to grow and thrive today. The pages of Knives 2020, 40th Edition gives you the most elite crop of knives and makers ... Read more

    RM 62.09

  • The Story of Louis Vuitton Luggage

    A symbol of French luxury and the art of travel, Louis Vuitton luggage is more than a companion for the journey - it is a global icon.Louis Vuitton revolutionized travel in 1854 with the creation of his elegant, lightweight, airtight trunks - setting a new standard in luxury luggage. This visionary design not only launched a legendary fashion house but also redefined how the world journeys in ... Read more

    RM 61.09

  • Coin Collecting Bible - 5 in 1

    The Ultimate Guide to Start And Grow Your Coin Collection and Learn How to Identify, Collect and Profit From Your Hobby

    by James Arthur ...
    Jumpstart your coin collection and discover how you can start collecting a fascinating variety of rare antiques, medallions, bullions, error coins & more!Do you want to begin a deeply rewarding hobby and connect with a valuable part of history?Do you have some old coins lying around, and you’ve always wanted to know what they’re w... ... Read more

    RM 31.33 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Answers To Questions About Old Jewelry

    Make smart sense of today's dynamic world of collectible jewelry when you rely on the answers to key questions about vintage jewelry covered in this new full-color edition of the jewelry collector's classic must-have. Authoritative details, such as maker's marks, outlined in this guide help collectors and dealers identify, date and assess everything from brooches and pins and pendants, rings and ... Read more

    RM 49.59

  • HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens

    101+ Lessons to Learn How to Find, Use, Clean, Maintain, and Love Fountain Pens from A to Z

    If you want to learn everything about fountain pens, then check out "HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens." You will learn how to find, use, clean, maintain, and love fountain pens from A to Z!Fountain pens are not ancient relics, and they're not pens made of feathers that you dip into an ink vial. That would be a quill. They are part of a bustling and modern industry backed by users, collectors, and ... Read more

    RM 39.17

  • L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaitre : lettres à un jeune bibliophile

    Exploration de la passion pour la bibliophilie et la littérature

    Dans "L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître : lettres à un jeune bibliophile", Jules Le Petit explore la passion des livres à travers une série de lettres adressées à un jeune admirateur de la littérature. L'ouvrage se distingue par son style épuré et accessible, combinant une érudition palpable et une vivacité d'expression qui captive le lecteur. Le Petit aborde des thèmes tels que la ... Read more

    RM 7.80 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dames, Dolls and Delinquents

    A Collector's Guide to Sexy Pulp Fiction Paperbacks

    by Gary Lovisi ...
    It's no secret the sexy and racy cover art of femme fatales from the golden age of paperbacks and magazines exalts the female form in all its sexy and sultry allure. Still today, these lustful, passionate and sometimes lurid images are enticing and artistically inspiring.From sexy, semi-dressed pin-up dolls to dangerous bad girls and deadly dames, many of these rare covers were painted by some of ... Read more

    RM 42.49

  • Guide to Palaeolithic Artifacts and Features of the Americas

    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

    RM 370.79

  • Clock Repairs for Beginners

    A detailed step by guide to learn the basics, tips and tricks of repairing different clock types with ease

    by Kelly Bryan ...
    Available in a variety of styles, shapes and colors, quartz wall clocks make an affordable time-keeping option for any room in the home or office. Like any mechanical operation, however, they aren't exempt from the occasional need for repair, which can easily be done with a little knowledge and patience.The first and easiest problem to fix is restoring the clock's battery power, which is done by ... Read more

    RM 15.64

  • How to Form a Library, 2nd ed

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Guide to Building a Literary Collection

    In the insightful treatise "How to Form a Library, 2nd ed," Henry B. Wheatley articulates the principles and practices essential for the establishment and organization of personal libraries. This revised edition showcases Wheatley's enduring belief in the transformative power of books and the importance of thoughtful curation. The work is imbued with a practical, yet elegant prose style, ... Read more

    RM 7.80 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • I santi dei Koppe

    by Biagio Gamba ...
    …osservare una collezione di incisioni dei Koppe è come visitare una pinacoteca in miniatura.I Koppe furono una importante casa editrice praghese, attiva a partire dal 1843, che produsse immaginette devozionali molto particolari. Biagio Gamba, da anni studioso e collezionista, ne ha ricostruito la storia, attraverso le notizie e i dati raccolti in vent’anni di ricerca. L’ebook I Santi dei Koppe ... Read more

    RM 62.69 or Free with Kobo Plus