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Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021

by Judith Miller ...

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver
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This Victorian Life

Modern Adventures in Nineteenth-Century Culture, Cooking, Fashion, and Technology

by Sarah A. Chrisman ...

Part memoir, part micro-history, this is an exploration of the present through the lens of the past.We all know that the best way to study a foreign language is to go to a country where it's spoken, but can the same immersion method be applied to history? How do interactions with antique objects influence perceptions of the modern world?From Victorian beauty regimes to nineteenth-century bicycles, ... Read more

$27.40 NZD

Part memoir, part micro-history, this is an exploration of the present through the lens of the past.We all know that the best way to study a foreign language is to go to a country where it's spoken, but can the same immersion method be applied to history? How do interactions with antique objects influence perceptions of the modern world?From Victorian beauty regimes to nineteenth-century bicycles,
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Clans and Tartans

Traditional Scottish tartans

by Scottish Tartans Authority ...

Series series Collins Little Books
The perfect introduction to Scottish tartans. Produced in association with the Scottish Tartans Authority, this Little Book focuses on the history of the world famous Scottish tartan. Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this ebook are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.Contents include:• Over 100 clans presented with their tartan, crest, motto and Gaelic clan name.• ... Read more

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The perfect introduction to Scottish tartans. Produced in association with the Scottish Tartans Authority, this Little Book focuses on the history of the world famous Scottish tartan. Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this ebook are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.Contents include:• Over 100 clans presented with their tartan, crest, motto and Gaelic clan name.•
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A Beginner's Guide To Collecting Powder Compacts

by Caroline Y Preston ...

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around 300 different powder compacts, carryalls and nécessaires from the early 1900's up to the present day. ... Read more

$4.99 NZD

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around 300 different powder compacts, carryalls and nécessaires from the early 1900's up to the present day.
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Antique Marks

by Collins ...

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to the great makers are all included.Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoons? Do you envy the experts’ ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to the great makers are all included.Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoons? Do you envy the experts’
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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

$28.99 NZD

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,
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How To Draw Shojo Manga For Amateurs

Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Shojo Manga For Amateurs

by HowExpert, Moolchand Khatri ...

Are you interested in drawing?Do you want to impress your friends, colleagues, relatives and loved ones by sketching charming figures?Are you curious about sketching stylish and attractive Manga?Do you want to be an expert at drawing Shoujo Manga?If so, HowExpertsPress presents for you ‘How to Draw Shoujo Manga’! A step-by-step guide makes its readers perfect at drawing Shoujo Manga. The unique ... Read more

$18.97 NZD

Are you interested in drawing?Do you want to impress your friends, colleagues, relatives and loved ones by sketching charming figures?Are you curious about sketching stylish and attractive Manga?Do you want to be an expert at drawing Shoujo Manga?If so, HowExpertsPress presents for you ‘How to Draw Shoujo Manga’! A step-by-step guide makes its readers perfect at drawing Shoujo Manga. The unique
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Athol and Starrett Vises, Machinery, and Fine Tools: Catalogue Number 34

by Athol Machine Company ...

Athol and Starrett Vises, Machinery, and Fine Tools: Catalogue Number 34 is catalog number 34 from the Athol Machine Company. The catalog includes vises, machinists’ vises, grindstone frames, and grinders. Some of the vises include electrotypes and vise display stands with two or three shelves and include the weight of the stand for domestic and ocean shipments. ... Read more

$45.67 NZD

Athol and Starrett Vises, Machinery, and Fine Tools: Catalogue Number 34 is catalog number 34 from the Athol Machine Company. The catalog includes vises, machinists’ vises, grindstone frames, and grinders. Some of the vises include electrotypes and vise display stands with two or three shelves and include the weight of the stand for domestic and ocean shipments.
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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 ... Read more

$17.07 NZD

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
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My Bengal, My Heritage

by Tapan Chatterjee ...

Whether you are a Non-Resident Bengali pining for your hometown, a true-blue Bengali from the heart of Kolkata or a youngster who has no idea what Bengal is about – this book is for you. Discover how Kolkata became India's first capital, the nuances that make Bengal the vibrant land it is, its Puja, addas, food and customs that have been passed on from generations to generations. Join the author ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Whether you are a Non-Resident Bengali pining for your hometown, a true-blue Bengali from the heart of Kolkata or a youngster who has no idea what Bengal is about – this book is for you. Discover how Kolkata became India's first capital, the nuances that make Bengal the vibrant land it is, its Puja, addas, food and customs that have been passed on from generations to generations. Join the author
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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

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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!
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Pistols and Revolvers

From 1400 to the Present Day

by Martin J Dougherty ...

Series series Collectors Guides
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic – the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over ... Read more

$14.59 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic – the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over
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USA-politiken från A till Z

by Karin Henriksson ...

Vad är ett primärval? Hur stiftas lagar i kongressen? Vad har presidenten för befogenheter? Vad är ett 'caucus'? Varför har republikanerna en elefant som symbol och demokraterna en åsna? Vad är Högsta domstolens roll? Dessa frågor, och många fler, får du svar på i Karin Henrikssons uppslagsbok "USA-politiken från A till Z". ... Read more

$13.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Vad är ett primärval? Hur stiftas lagar i kongressen? Vad har presidenten för befogenheter? Vad är ett 'caucus'? Varför har republikanerna en elefant som symbol och demokraterna en åsna? Vad är Högsta domstolens roll? Dessa frågor, och många fler, får du svar på i Karin Henrikssons uppslagsbok "USA-politiken från A till Z".
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Le Canada chez soi

L’Histoire en guise de décor

by Peter E. Baker ...

Translated by Jacqueline Dionne, Jocelyne Benoit ...

Une visite guidée montrant comment l’Histoire peut transformer une maison ordinaire en un chez-soi unique, ainsi qu’un rappel de la force de caractère et de l’ingéniosité qui ont façonné notre pays.Inspiré par le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération canadienne, célébré la même année que le 375e anniversaire de la fondation de Montréal, l’auteur et antiquaire québécois Peter E. Baker donne vie à l ... Read more

$53.23 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Une visite guidée montrant comment l’Histoire peut transformer une maison ordinaire en un chez-soi unique, ainsi qu’un rappel de la force de caractère et de l’ingéniosité qui ont façonné notre pays.Inspiré par le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération canadienne, célébré la même année que le 375e anniversaire de la fondation de Montréal, l’auteur et antiquaire québécois Peter E. Baker donne vie à l
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Coin Collecting For Beginners

The Only Guide You Need to Easily Learn How to Recognize, Value, Preserve and Start Your Coin Collection from Zero as a Profitable Business or a Fun Hobby

by Christian Thompson ...

Collect a piece of history and discover the fascinating story behind antique coins with this practical beginner’s handbook Have you always wanted to start coin collecting, but you never knew where to begin? Interested in owning a piece of history and delving into the fascinating world of antique and ancient currency? Then this book is for you As a fun, rewarding,... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Collect a piece of history and discover the fascinating story behind antique coins with this practical beginner’s handbook Have you always wanted to start coin collecting, but you never knew where to begin? Interested in owning a piece of history and delving into the fascinating world of antique and ancient currency? Then this book is for you As a fun, rewarding,...
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Gunsmith Tools, Cutter & Gauges

A Primer

by Mark Dye ...

Series Book 4 - Gunsmith Student Handbook Series
Users of tools seldom know or understand how or why a tool is designed a certain way. They are so concerned with the result of the work, that they don't consider the process itself.In this primer all of the American makers of gunsmithing reamers, gauges and other tools have come together to answer the questions that every gunsmith should know the answer to. Understanding tools will increase your ... Read more

$15.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Users of tools seldom know or understand how or why a tool is designed a certain way. They are so concerned with the result of the work, that they don't consider the process itself.In this primer all of the American makers of gunsmithing reamers, gauges and other tools have come together to answer the questions that every gunsmith should know the answer to. Understanding tools will increase your
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工程之書

The Engineering Book : From the Catapult to the Curiosity Rover, 250 Milestones in the History of Engineering

by 馬歇爾．布雷恩, Marshall Brain ...

Translated by 畢馨云 ...

Series series 科學人文
史上最強系列第7集《工程之書》從拋石器到好奇號火星車250則趣味故事＋詳解歷史＋精采圖片從閱讀中學習工程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____________________________________________「我希望你能從本書找到250個令人驚歎、可讓你看清全貌的工程典範，這樣就能領會工程師為我們所做的一切。」──馬歇爾．布雷恩【本書特色】‧豐富條目：250則工程史上重大里程碑一次收錄。‧編年百科：條目依年代排序，清楚掌握工程發展演變；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、吸收重要工程觀念和大師傑作。<p... ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

史上最強系列第7集《工程之書》從拋石器到好奇號火星車250則趣味故事＋詳解歷史＋精采圖片從閱讀中學習工程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____________________________________________「我希望你能從本書找到250個令人驚歎、可讓你看清全貌的工程典範，這樣就能領會工程師為我們所做的一切。」──馬歇爾．布雷恩【本書特色】‧豐富條目：250則工程史上重大里程碑一次收錄。‧編年百科：條目依年代排序，清楚掌握工程發展演變；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、吸收重要工程觀念和大師傑作。<p...
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Coin Collection Made Simple

Step By Step Guide On How To Get Started In Coin Collection As A Complete Beginner

by Michael Goldston ...

Does the idea of having a stash of valuable coins from the US and around the world sound appealing to you?And do you want to understand the fine art of coins collection so you can start searching/hunting for treasured coins with confidence, knowing all too well that you won’t end up getting scammed or ruining your valuable treasure because of incorrect handling and storage?If you’ve answered YES ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Does the idea of having a stash of valuable coins from the US and around the world sound appealing to you?And do you want to understand the fine art of coins collection so you can start searching/hunting for treasured coins with confidence, knowing all too well that you won’t end up getting scammed or ruining your valuable treasure because of incorrect handling and storage?If you’ve answered YES
... Read more
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

$165.00 NZD

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
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Der Münzsammelleitfaden für Anfänger

Die faszinierende Welt der Münzen mit Geheimnissen und Techniken zum Starten Ihrer Münzsammlung

by Guillermo L. Bosley ...

Translated by Yvonne S. Brandt ...

Entdecken Sie den grundlegenden Münzleitfaden für Anfänger!Dieser Leitfaden bietet einen detaillierten Überblick über das Münzsammeln als Hobby.Sind Sie bereit? Geschichte und Kultur erwarten Sie!Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem abenteuerlichen und angenehmen Zeitvertreib sind, ist das Münzsammeln genau das Richtige für Sie. Aber wie fängt man an? Angesichts der Vielfalt an Münzen aus den ... Read more

$11.58 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Entdecken Sie den grundlegenden Münzleitfaden für Anfänger!Dieser Leitfaden bietet einen detaillierten Überblick über das Münzsammeln als Hobby.Sind Sie bereit? Geschichte und Kultur erwarten Sie!Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem abenteuerlichen und angenehmen Zeitvertreib sind, ist das Münzsammeln genau das Richtige für Sie. Aber wie fängt man an? Angesichts der Vielfalt an Münzen aus den
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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

$6.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"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
HowExpert Guide to Collectibles

101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles

by HowExpert, Charlotte Hopkins ...

Step into the world of Super Collectors! Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages of becoming a Super Collector!Starting a collection is more than a hobby; for many, it is a lifestyle. It starts with receiving an item that ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Step into the world of Super Collectors! Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages of becoming a Super Collector!Starting a collection is more than a hobby; for many, it is a lifestyle. It starts with receiving an item that
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HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting

The Ultimate Handbook for Starting a Stamp Collection, Identifying Rare Stamps, and Preserving Philatelic Treasures

by HowExpert ...

If you want to start an exciting hobby, build a unique and valuable stamp collection, or uncover rare philatelic treasures, then HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting is the ultimate resource for you!This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the world of stamp collecting, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

If you want to start an exciting hobby, build a unique and valuable stamp collection, or uncover rare philatelic treasures, then HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting is the ultimate resource for you!This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the world of stamp collecting, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or
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Colorado Warbird Survivors 2001

A Handbook on Where to Find Them

by Harold A. Skaarup ...

The purpose of this handbook is to provide aviation enthusiasts with a simple checklist on where to find the surviving retired military aircraft that are preserved in the state of Colorado.The majority of the Colorado Warbird Survivors can be viewed at the Pueblo Weisbrod Air Museum, the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, on the grounds of Buckley Air Force Base in Denver, on ... Read more

$6.99 NZD

The purpose of this handbook is to provide aviation enthusiasts with a simple checklist on where to find the surviving retired military aircraft that are preserved in the state of Colorado.The majority of the Colorado Warbird Survivors can be viewed at the Pueblo Weisbrod Air Museum, the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, on the grounds of Buckley Air Force Base in Denver, on
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