Aimed at collectors on a limited budget who want to increase their knowledge and awareness of the range of everyday antiques, this book's coverage includes furniture, photographs, embroideries and textiles, carpets and rugs, coins and medals, and dolls. None of the items featured should cost more than 500. Ronald Pearsall, author of "The Joy of Antiques", brings a straightforward and practical approach to this catalogue of the most commonly found items, with a view to helping the aspiring collector through the maze of terminology and potential pitfalls.