Author : Howard R. Black
Publisher :
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,95 MB
Release : 1963
Category : Art objects
ISBN :
For the beginner in the field. Explains the basic background information a buyer needs in order to judge the authenticity of antiques.
Author : John Bomm
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 2006-04
Category : Figurines
ISBN : 9781574324907
This indispensable resource presents information on 2,500 bisque Precious Moments figurines, with full-color photos, item numbers, dates of issues, availability, and current market value for each.
Author : Clarence Blanchard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 14,82 MB
Release : 2010-02-08
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440219494
The Most Valuable Tool in Your Toolbox Lacking the edge on tool information? Cut through the competition and hammer home deals like a pro with Antique Trader Tools Price Guide. Featuring 700 color photos, thousands of listings with current values, market trends, and collecting advice, it's the definitive reference on antique tools. This book features: • 700 color photos, with actual prices received at auctions • 2,000 listings covering planes, braces, drills, saws, hammers, levels, rules, squares, gauges, scientific instruments, patented tools, advertising, and much more • Information on building a collection, condition grading, market trends, and investing New! • Chapter on collecting Stanley tools • Condition grading photos
Author : Richard Russell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 22,69 MB
Release : 2006-07-05
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440225060
This new edition of Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide provides readers with the information and values to carve a niche for themselves in a market where rare first editions of Jane Austen's Emma and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone recently sold at auction for 254,610 dollars and 40,355 dollars respectively. Organized in 13 categories, including Americana, banned, paranormal and mystery, this guide discusses identifying and grading books, and provides collectors with details for identifying and assessing books in 8,000 listings.
Author : Steve Carpenteri
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,47 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Firearms
ISBN : 9780883173008
For anyone engaged who buys, sells, or trades antique firearms, this guide addresses three basic areas--positive identification of the firearm in question, a knowledge of the gun's characteristics in order to spot repairs, modifications or "fakes," and how to place a value on the firearm.
Author : Robert Alfred Wilson
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 11,78 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1602399859
A new edition of the classic guide to book collecting includes a new section on Internet resources.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 15,94 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Art objects
ISBN :
Author : Mary Frank Gaston
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,16 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Decoration and ornament
ISBN : 9780891457695
Barware, clocks, dresser accessories, lamps, smoking items, statues, tableware and vases are among the Art Deco items covered in this comprehensive guide. In this revised second edition, the author has updated all of the values from the first edition and doubled the number of examples. 600 color photos.
Author : Marci Van Ausdall
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Betsy McCall dolls
ISBN : 9780875885476
The first book on Betsy McCall will identify, date and value Betsy McCall dolls. You will enjoy and learn the vintage examples such as the 14" dolls by Ideal; the 8," 14," and 20" dolls by American Character; the 11-1/2" dolls by Uneeda, and child-size dolls of Betsy, Linda and Sandy McCall; to the current line of Betsy dolls by Robert Tonner. Also included are the dolls by Tomy, Rothschild, Horsman & Laramie. The characteristics of the dolls are discussed and hundreds of Betsy's outfits and accessories are identified, including the one-of-a-kind and limited edition clothing. Betsy McCall patterns fill a chapter. 556 color photos.
Author : C. Houston Price
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 33,95 MB
Release : 2008-04-08
Category : Knives
ISBN : 0375722807
Provides descriptions and prices for collectible knives, along with information about collecting the item, different types and brands, main components, and factors that can affect its value.
