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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

  • This Victorian Life

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

    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

  • Clans and Tartans

    Traditional Scottish tartans

    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

    Was $7.99 NZD Now $5.99 NZD

  • A Beginner's Guide To Collecting Powder Compacts

    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

  • 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

  • Knives 2021, 41st Edition

    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 2021, 41th Edition gives you the most elite crop of knives and makers ... Read more

    $31.99 NZD

  • Essentials of Blood Transfusion Science

    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

    $8.99 NZD

  • 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

    $11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • HowExpert Guide to Vinyl Record Collecting

    A 45-Day Step-by-Step V.I.N.Y.L.R.E.C.O.R.D.S. System to Build, Preserve, and Enjoy a Timeless Vinyl Collection

    by HowExpert ...
    If you want to hear music in its richest form, build a meaningful collection, and preserve the art of analog sound in a digital world, then this step-by-step vinyl record collecting system is your blueprint to collect with sound, style, and success.HowExpert Guide to Vinyl Record Collecting is your complete, step-by-step roadmap for discovering, understanding, and mastering the world of vinyl. ... Read more

    $14.99 NZD

  • Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

    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

    $83.99 NZD

  • Manual de Achievers 3

    Serie de mejores guías de Achievers, #3

    Series Book 3 - Serie de mejores guías de Achievers
    Manual de Achievers 3 Serie de mejores guías de Achievers El libro tres es una continuación del libro uno y dos y contiene más de cien claves inspiradoras y motivadoras y pepitas de éxito que lo ayudarán a cumplir su Destino y aprovechar su potencial. Es una llamada de atención para cualquiera que quiera sobresalir en la vida. Este libro le ayudará en las estrategias de resolución de problemas, ... Read more

    $5.99 NZD

  • The Story of the Burberry Trench

    The epitome of British heritage fashion, the Burberry trench coat is a beloved wardrobe classic. Practical yet versatile; it is sleek and sexy but also a preppy favourite. Since the launch of the coat in 1912, Burberry has unveiled a selection of styles that has reached iconic stature – and here you will discover their original designs, seasonal adaptations and limited editions.The book also takes ... Read more

    $16.99 NZD

  • A Cupful of Secrets

    by Amulya Sharma ...
    Chai. The word evokes memories of rainy afternoons, road trips, and long conversations. No gathering in India is complete without a few cups of hot, steaming tea. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, 'Some people will tell you that there's a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea'. This book truly encapsulates this feeling, while never departing from its main purpose of being a useful ... Read more

    $14.99 NZD

  • Stanley Model Shop

    100 Years of Special & Custom Rules

    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

    $60.51 NZD

  • Miller's Arts & Crafts

    Living with the Arts & Crafts Style

    by Judith Miller ...
    '...one of the most friendly, easygoing and instructive books on the design movement' Chicago TribuneArts & Crafts is one of the most influential design movements of all time, beginning in the late 19th century and still being explored by designers today. The Arts & Crafts ethos - rejecting mass production and industrialization in favour of individualism, simplicity, honest craftsmanship, respect ... Read more

    $24.99 NZD

  • Texas Historic Museums: North Texas

    by Trisha Faye ...
    The North Texas edition of Texas Historical Museums includes over 130 listings of historical museums, heritage villages and historic homes in 30 north Texas counties.Counties included in this guide are: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Collin, Cooke, Cottle, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Foard, Grayson, Hardeman, Hood, Hunt, Jack, Johnson, Kaufman, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, ... Read more

    $6.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Conserving, Preserving, and Restoring Your Heritage

    A Professional's Advice

    by Kennis Kim ...
    Series Book 1 - Genealogist's Reference Shelf
    Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we’re faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on ... Read more

    $12.18 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fantastic Finds

    by Eric Bradley ...
    Fantastic Finds is an engaging and entertaining collection of real-world stories of people who discover gold amongst the unwanted. You'll read how a $700 auction gamble turns into a $38,500 sapphire bracelet or how one intrepid seeker found two rare carnival glass bowls in one day. Of course, some of the tales are sentimental journeys, where found pieces prove to be touching and priceless. Big or ... Read more

    $14.25 NZD

  • Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks

    by C.H. Wendel ...
    From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks.More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, ... Read more

    $26.78 NZD

  • Wheat Penny Error Coin Guide 2026

    Could one of your old Wheat Pennies be more interesting than it looks?WHEAT PENNY ERROR COIN GUIDE 2026 is a practical collector's guide for anyone who wants to understand Lincoln Wheat Pennies, identify possible mint errors, and make better decisions when sorting, saving, buying, or selling old coins.Written for beginner and intermediate collectors, this guide covers the history of the Wheat ... Read more

    $15.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Roycroft Leather-Book - Being a Catalog of Beautiful Leathern Things made Roycroftie by Hand

    This vintage book contains a catalogue of leather goods hand-made by Roycroft artists in the early twentieth century. Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in leather work and the historical work of the famous Roycroft artists. Contents ... Read more

    $11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Draw Manga For Beginners

    Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Manga For Beginners

    This book is a step-by-step guide on how to draw manga quickly and easy. If you want to learn the easiest and simplest way, you found the right place.Now you can become a better manga artist by getting this step-by-step guide. In this book you will discover how to draw all types of manga and what procedures to use.• You don’t need to take expensive art classes in order to draw manga the right way. ... Read more

    $18.97 NZD

  • 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

    $62.55 NZD

  • Beginner's Guide To Selling On eBay 2024 Edition

    by Ann Eckhart ...
    The BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY: 2024 EDITION is bigger and better than ever!Updated with eBay's newest LISTING FORM!Updated with eBay's newest SHIPPING FORM!Updated with more SOURCING information, more LISTING tips, and more ways to MAKE MORE MONEY reselling items on eBay!Making money online from home is the dream of millions of people.Whether you just want to earn some extra cash or you ... Read more

    $17.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus