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  • Batik, Traditional Textiles of Indonesia

    From The Rudolf Smend & Donald Harper Collections

    by Rudolf Smend, Donald Harper ...
    Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell—as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history.The extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of Rudolf Smend and Donald Harper. Most date from the period 1880 to 1930 when the art of batik reached its apogee. Having collected ... Read more

    S$ 17.21 SGD

  • HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens

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

    by HowExpert, Lauren Traye ...
    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

    S$ 13.92 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Draw Shojo Manga

    Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Shojo Manga - Volume 1

    by HowExpert, Christy Peraja ...
    How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different ... Read more

    S$ 13.92 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Harry Potter - The Unofficial Guide to the Collectibles of Our Favorite Wizard

    by Eric Bradley ...
    A legacy of magical treasures!Since 1997 with the publication of the first book, Harry Potter has cast a spell over millions of Muggles around the world--not the least of all bewitched collectors. Harry Potter: The Unofficial Guide to the Collectibles of Our Favorite Wizard conjures rare, extraordinary and magical treasures sprung from the Potter books and movies, and even the imaginations of fans ... Read more

    S$ 13.40 SGD

  • Chinese Furniture

    A Guide to Collecting Antiques

    by Karen Mazurkewich ...
    The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles—from the very best museum-quality hardwood pieces to standard softwood specimens still available at reasonable prices on the international market.Carpenters from this era were ... Read more

    S$ 25.17 SGD

  • 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

    S$ 12.63 SGD

  • Miller's Field Guide: Glass

    by Judith Miller ...
    Series series Miller's Field Guides
    Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes ... Read more

    S$ 12.52 SGD

  • Scrapbooking

    The Official Guide To Scrapbooking Supplies, Scrapbooking Ideas, Scrapbook Paper, Digital Scrapbooking

    by Micaela Malone ...
    The Best and Worst Ideas for scrapbooking supplies, scrapbooking ideas, scrapbook paper, digital scrapbooking and much more. ... Read more

    S$ 6.93 SGD

  • The World of Beer Memorabilia

    Identification and Value Guide

    by Herb Haydock, Helen Haydock ...
    In 1951, while Herb served as a cryptographer with the US Air Force in Munich, Germany, he purchased his first pieces of beer memorabilia: eight beer glasses. He and wife Helen didn’t know it yet, but this small purchase would lead to them having the largest private collection of beer memorabilia in the world.Loaded with over 200 sharp color photos, The World of Beer Memorabilia: Identification & ... Read more

    S$ 20.05 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    S$ 10.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Manual de Achievers 3

    Serie de mejores guías de Achievers, #3

    by Ikechukwu Joseph ...
    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

    S$ 5.10 SGD

  • MAIL TRACKER

    For homes, receptionists and file managers

    by ZIL SCOTT ...
    Are you weared out byLost mails?Misplaced mails?Disorganized mail shelves?The solution is this mail tracker put together by Zil Scott. It goes a long way to save you the stress of dealing with mails.Click the BUY button to make it yours at a cheap rate. ... Read more

    S$ 4.17 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Oedipus the King by Sophocles (Book Analysis)

    Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

    by Bright Summaries ...
    Series series BrightSummaries.com
    Unlock the more straightforward side of Oedipus the King with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Oedipus the King by Sophocles, a world-famous tragedy in which a man discovers that he has murdered his father and married his mother, despite having tried to escape this fate. The tragic irony in the play and the pathos of the scenes leading ... Read more

    S$ 17.15 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aglaé

    Peinture, sculpture, gravure, meubles, dentelles, céramique, etc.

    by Émile-Antoine Bayard ...
    Extrait : "Le mirage de l'antiquité, en matière d'art, a souvent nui à la qualité de l'amateur qui, très souvent, a passé dédaigneusement devant la beauté de son temps pour se pâmer sur des ruines sans valeur. Le critérium esthétique de certains amateurs est, ainsi, borné au moindre délabrement, à la moindre poussière des temps, plus ou moins vénérables, selon l'artifice..."À PROPOS DES ÉDITIONS ... Read more

    S$ 17.15 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume IV Star Wars to Zorro

    Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #4

    by Jonathon Jones ...
    Series Book 4 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
    The last and final installment of the series, this volume has over 850 pictures covering over 35 categories, with some of the larger and more popular toy lines from the decade included within. Star Wars (Includes foreign releases), Stretch Armstrong, Sunshine Family, Super Jrs., Tree Tots, Viewmaster, Weebles, Wizard of Oz, Wonder Woman, World's Greatest Super-Heroes by Mego, and MANY more!This ... Read more

    S$ 3.82 SGD

  • Glass (Illustrations)

    by NEW YORK: G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS LONDON: METHUEN AND CO. ...
    It is now nearly thirty years since the late Mr. Nesbitt wrote the introduction to the catalogue of the glass at South Kensington. Some years previously the description of the glass in the Slade collection had been intrusted to the same gentleman. Since that time many works treating of special departments of the history of glass have been published in France, in Germany, and in Italy. Much fresh ... Read more

    S$ 4.17 SGD

  • The Coinages of the Channel Islands

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Rich Numismatic Heritage of the Channel Islands

    by B. Lowsley, Sienna Parker ...
    In "The Coinages of the Channel Islands," B. Lowsley offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate monetary systems that have evolved in this unique geographic location. The book delves into the historical development and economic significance of various coinages, highlighting the influence of local culture and international trade on their design and usage. Lowsley's meticulous research is ... Read more

    S$ 2.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Token No Kanji - Manuale pratico per la lettura dei kanji delle token

    by Alberto Roatti, Stefano Verrina, Stefano Verrina ...
    Questo manuale riporta la maggior parte dei kanji (caratteri cinesi) utilizzati dai forgiatori di spade e fornimenti e da altri artigiani ed artisti in Giappone dall'VIII secolo ad oggi.Anche senza conoscere il giapponese, con pazienza ed esercizio chiunque può essere in grado di decifrare e trascrivere in modo corretto le iscrizioni, mei, che compaiono su nakago di lame, seppadai di tsuba, fuchi ... Read more

    S$ 21.68 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Comic Book Pressing and Cleaning: A How-To Guide

    by Jacob Gadbois ...
    Learn how to press and clean comic books professionally or for yourself! This how-to guide will show you the long-kept secrets of the pros, and guide you through the easy process step by step. Also included is a special chapter on washing, a method that is gaining traction as an un-"restorative" technique that can remove stains, tanning, foxing, and other defects long thought to be impossible ... Read more

    S$ 12.77 SGD

  • Holography and Philately

    Postage Stamps with Holograms

    by Hans I Bjelkhagen ...
    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

    S$ 8.35 SGD

  • Sneakers

    Over 300 classics from rare vintage to the latest kicks

    by Neal Heard ...
    ADIDAS SUPERSTAR. NIKE AIR MAX. ONITSUKA TIGER CORSAIR. BALENCIAGA TRIPLE S. YEEZY 700. STAN SMITH. VANS OLD SKOOL. AIR JORDAN.With over 300 styles and including all the essential trends and brands, this is the ultimate sneaker handbook. ... Read more

    S$ 18.96 SGD

  • Old Knives, Tested XX, And More Volume II

    Case and Case-Related Knives Before 1940: A Guide to Identification and Value, Plus “How to Detect Counterfeits”

    by Tom McCandless ...
    The collecting advantage you need If you enjoy handling and collecting Old Case and Case-Related knives you want to be sure that you have the proper knowledge and training you need to ensure that you are collecting authentic examples with knowledge as to their value. This book is an essential resource as it has a lot of examples of old authentic knives pictured and includes a comprehensive price ... Read more

    S$ 6.49 SGD

  • The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2014, 52nd Edition

    by Thomas E. Hudgeons Jr. ...
    Forover fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Filled with the most current values and the latest market reports, this updated edition has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector.Features Include:•Over 18,000 prices•Values for every U.S. coin ever minted•An updated market review that ... Read more

    S$ 12.74 SGD

  • Old Knives, Xx, and More

    Case and Case-Related Knives Before 1920: a Guide to Identification and Value

    by Tom McCandless ...
    Knife collecting has grown tremendously in the last thirty years, and the most collected brand by far is Case. The long history of Case knives dates to 1896, when brothers John, Jean, and Andrew Case began producing knives with their stampings. Author Tom McCandless, a longtime knife collector, explores the history of Case knives from their beginning to 1920 in Old Knives, XX, and More. He also ... Read more

    S$ 6.49 SGD