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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (64 download)
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Arts & Crafts written by Judith Miller and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the most important arts and crafts designers and factories from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, with examples of their work and current prices.
Author : Cecil Munsey
Publisher : Dutton Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780801539404
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (394 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Collecting Bottles written by Cecil Munsey and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1977-12 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906923
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Furniture written by Karen Mazurkewich and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Author : David Miller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 151075685X
Total Pages : 954 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Directory of Guns written by David Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes wide and varied assemblage of weapons from each of the world’s major manufacturing countries. The Illustrated Directory series provide readers with a fully illustrated, comprehensive reference book packed with timelines, historical facts, and images designed to inform and excite. At 512 pages packed with information and photographs, this book is a necessary addition to any enthusiast's library. Complete with full specification table with each entry including type, origin, caliber, and size, The Illustrated Directory of Guns is the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of guns for the collector and enthusiast. It shows in clear, detailed photographs and text over 1500 guns with separate sections on Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns (military and sporting), Machine Guns, and Submachine guns. A few featured include: Remington Smith & Wesson Winchester Glock Vickers Mauser Browning Colt Beretta And more Organized A-Z by country and gunmaker's name, the book clearly shows the different types of gun which the world has used to hunt, wage war, break and defend its laws, hone its sharpshooting skills, and fire purely for the fun of it. The book also features an introduction on each section, which gives a brief history of the development of that particular kind of firearm.
Author : Susan Brown Nicholson
Publisher : Wallace-Homestead Book Company
ISBN 13 : 9780870697302
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (973 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Antique Postcards written by Susan Brown Nicholson and published by Wallace-Homestead Book Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated history and price guide to more than 100 collecting categories, from attwell to zodiac.
Author : Harvey Withers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780954591014
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (91 download)
Download or read book World Swords 1400-1945 written by Harvey Withers and published by . This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON CREATESPACE FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED A full colour reference book and price guide for collectors of antique swords!! The book contains over 2000 full colour photographs, the majority of which have never been seen in print before. Each listing includes full colour photographs, a concise description and the current market value in both $US and Sterling. Over 2000 full colour photographs There are also comprehensive sections detailing the historical background for particular sword types and essential tips for collecting. Categories include: Infantry Swords Cavalry Swords Naval Swords Hunting Swords Smallswords Japanese Swords Care and Preservation of Antique Swords Sword Bibliography READ THE REVIEWS! "This beautifully produced volume...wide-ranging and eclectic work cataloguing a large selection of swords dating from medieval times to the demise of the sword as a combat weapon...gives the generalist the knowledge and confidence to identify and know the value of any commonly encountered sword..." Classic Arms and Militaria Magazine "Almost 300 pages of colourful photographs and informative text...is an entry level guide which also serves as a source of reference to the more experienced collector..." The Armourer Magazine "I am delighted to write the Foreword...because it gives a broad introduction to the types of swords that one might might find in the marketplace..." Professor Richard Holmes PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON VIA CREATESPACE AND NOT THE PUBLISHER.
Author : Peter H. Adams
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN 13 : 9780764300271
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Antique Brass Wind Instruments written by Peter H. Adams and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for collectors of antique brass musical instruments made before 1920, this book features more than 100 original line drawings from instrument catalogs as well as interesting new information. Also includes a helpful value guide, a glossary of terms, bibliography and several appendices, along with a current price guide.
Author : Barbara Johnson
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ISBN 13 : 9781574326420
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (264 download)
Download or read book Valentines written by Barbara Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valentines, A Collector's Guide, 1700s - 1950s, is a thorough reference for accurately dating and identifying valentines. The book's dating system uses nearly 1,300 photographed cards arranged in chronological order based on extensive research. Besides the visual arrangement, collectors will find researched lists of design trends, card subjects illustrated, and important publishers for each decade and for each different type of card. These key facts placed at the fingertips of the collector make dating and identification easy, accurate, and enjoyable. Illustrated valentines include those by anonymous and early makers from the United States, Germany, Great Britain, and Canada. Feast your eyes on lacy Victorian valentines, romantic couples, adorable children, hearts, flowers, whimsical mechanicals, dimensional tissue paper cards, sarcastic vinegar valentines, and dimensional fold down cards. Beyond the illustrated valentines, lists of non-illustrated cards by more contemporary manufacturers are compiled so collectors can identify way beyond what is illustrated. Enjoy these sentimental, entertaining tokens of love and affection in a clear, easy to understand presentation that will be an indispensable reference for anyone who loves and wants to date and identify their valentines. 2011 values.
Author : Tim Forrest
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780821225059
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (25 download)
Download or read book The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique China & Silver written by Tim Forrest and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to antique china and silver pieces, arranged by period, that analyzes the unique details.
Author : Steve Santi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780896890718
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Collecting Little Golden Books written by Steve Santi and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jane Wood
Publisher : Collector Books
ISBN 13 : 9780891452416
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (524 download)
Download or read book The Collector's Guide to Post Cards written by Jane Wood and published by Collector Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,000 post cards are featured in this interesting and informative look at this popular paper collectible. It contains a special full-color section and displays cards on subjects of holidays, trains, children, military, and many more. 2006 values.
Author : Benjamin Rapaport
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780916838225
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (382 download)
Download or read book A Complete Guide to Collecting Antique Pipes written by Benjamin Rapaport and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes are shown in many styles, values, and materials including briars, corn cobs, meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones, and rare woods.
Author : John Obbard
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ISBN 13 : 9781574321418
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (214 download)
Download or read book Early American Furniture written by John Obbard and published by . This book was released on 1999-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early American Furniture is a complete and thorough field guide. In addition to the discussion of period and style and the numerous illustrations found in most books on period furniture, this book covers other topics that are equally important to the collector: understanding the furniture trade, evaluating quality, investment potential, identifying period workmanship, the ins and outs of dealers, shows, and auctions, care and conservation, repair and restoration, documentation, insurance, problems of inheritance, and coping with the misrepresentation so often encountered in the market. This is a very practical book full of information needed by the collector, particularly by the collector of average means who does not buy from the larger dealers or attend the major auctions. Written by a collector for other collectors, it deals with the many problems in building a collection. The 400 black and white illustrations are finely detailed line drawings made from authentic pieces of furniture featured in the catalogs of some of the leading auction houses. The beginning or occasional collector or anyone curious about some old family furniture will adore this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Author : Mark Ledenbach
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780896894464
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (944 download)
Download or read book Vintage Halloween Collectibles written by Mark Ledenbach and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a must-have guide for the serious collector of Halloween memorabilia, and anyone who would like to price a piece found at a flea market or in an attic. The detailed captioning is unmatched in any other Halloween price guide. Every piece is photographed, and every piece is captioned with basic information. &break;&break;Over 700 photographs &break;Every entry is accompanies by a photograph &break;Price is given for the condition shown &break;Tabbed to make it easy to find the section you're looking for
Author : Edward Fletcher
Publisher : Blandford
ISBN 13 : 9780713706086
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Bottle Collecting: Finding, Collecting and Displaying Antique Bottles written by Edward Fletcher and published by Blandford. This book was released on 1972 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2-box set of loose booklets on antique/old bottle collecting.
Author : Bridget McConnel
Publisher : Schiffer Design Books
ISBN 13 : 9780764303111
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (31 download)
Download or read book The Story of the Thimble written by Bridget McConnel and published by Schiffer Design Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimpse into the private, domestic world that history books often overlook. A value guide plus helpful, practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world make this a wonderful collector's guide.
