Double Your Money in Antiques in 60 Days: Turn Your Collecting Hobby Into a Profitable Weekend Sideline or Full-Time Business
ISBN: 9780385195157 / Angielski / Miękka / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Popular antiques expert George Grotz reveals how to make real money in the antiques trade--must reading for every collector, auction-goer, and flea-market fanatic.
Popular antiques expert George Grotz reveals how to make real money in the antiques trade--must reading for every collector, auction-goer, and flea-ma...
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65,52 zł |
Restoration of Motion Picture Film
ISBN: 9780750627931 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first book to bring together the work of a modern motion picture film laboratory together with the specialist techniques for preservation and restoration of archival film. The books data has its origins in a training programme called FILM which was written by members of the Gamma Group with funding from the EU fund Force. The committee comprised senior film archivists and technicians in charge of film conservation departments or working film laboratories within national film archives, together with technicians from commercial laboratories which specialise in archival film...
This is the first book to bring together the work of a modern motion picture film laboratory together with the specialist techniques for preservation ...
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671,60 zł |
Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone
ISBN: 9780750638982 / Angielski / Miękka / 466 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both volumes one paperback, brings these disciplines together by the involvement of contributors with different experiences and approaches to the same material.
One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both v...
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708,33 zł |
Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries
ISBN: 9780750642057 / Angielski / Twarda / 640 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The faking and forgery of works of art and antiquities is probably now more extensive than ever before. The frauds are aided by new technologies, from ink jet printers to epoxy resins, and driven by the astronomic prices realised on the global market. This book aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the subject over a wide range of materials, emphasising how the fakes and forgeries are produced and how they may be detected by technical and scientific examination. The subject is exemplified by numerous case studies, some turning out not to be as conclusive as is sometimes believed. The book...
The faking and forgery of works of art and antiquities is probably now more extensive than ever before. The frauds are aided by new technologies, from...
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918,20 zł |
An Ounce of Prevention: Integrated Disaster Planning for Archives, Libraries, and Record Centers
ISBN: 9780810841765 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fire, flood, earthquake, vandalism, a terrorist attack--the issues of safety measures, emergency response, and disaster recovery have now become an important part of the planning strategies for most organizations. For the information organization, such as a library, archives, or record center, this responsibility has taken on new dimensions with the proliferation of various forms of electronic media. The authors take the approach that disaster recovery planning must touch every department of an organization and that emergency response must be a carefully mapped strategy. This broad-based...
Fire, flood, earthquake, vandalism, a terrorist attack--the issues of safety measures, emergency response, and disaster recovery have now become an im...
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452,71 zł |
Practical Injection Molding
ISBN: 9780824705299 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This work focuses on the factors critical to successful injection moulding, including knowledge of plastic materials and how they melt, the importance of mould design, the role of the screw, and the correct use of the controls of an injection moulding machine. It seeks to provide operating personnel with a clear understanding of the basics of injection moulding, resulting in more efficient processing, reduced cycle times, and better part quality with fewer rejects.
This work focuses on the factors critical to successful injection moulding, including knowledge of plastic materials and how they melt, the importance...
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918,20 zł |
Mechanical Fastening of Plastics: An Engineering Handbook
ISBN: 9780824770785 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Effects of Light on Materials in Collections: Data on Photoflash and Related Sources
ISBN: 9780892366453 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The impact of light on works of art and archival materials has long been an issue of concern to conservators and other museum professionals, yet the literature on this subject has never been systematically reviewed. This volume fills that gap by providing a survey of the impact of exposure to
light with an emphasis on photoflash and reprographic sources. The information provided will assist the professional audience, especially conservators and collections managers, in assessing the risk to art and archival objects of such exposures. The text surveys relevant photophysical... The impact of light on works of art and archival materials has long been an issue of concern to conservators and other museum professionals, yet the l...
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165,69 zł |
The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781406790863 / Angielski / Miękka / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a complete handbook on repairing watches, with information on clearing, fixing, adjusting, maintaining, and much more. Although old, the information within this book is timeless and will be of as much use to the modern reader as it was to those familiar with its original publication. Contents include: Early Time Measures and Modern Watches, A Watch Movement and How to Take it Apart, Examining, Cleaning and Putting Together, Repairs and Adjustment, Glossary of Terms, Tools, Materials, and Parts and Processes Used in Watchwork . Many vintage books such as this are...
This vintage book contains a complete handbook on repairing watches, with information on clearing, fixing, adjusting, maintaining, and much more. Alth...
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176,06 zł |
Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781406791136 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A general list of Watch and Clockmakers. Contents Include: Conventions Abbreviations List of Names with Alternative Spellings List of Watch and Clockmakers List of Initials and Monograms List of Place Names Maps
A general list of Watch and Clockmakers. Contents Include: Conventions Abbreviations List of Names with Alternative Spellings List of Watch and Clockm...
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195,64 zł |
Practical Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9781602393578 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years. But when de Carle first set out to write "Practical Watch Repairing" in 1946, it was with the intention of creating a textbook "that a watchmaker can understand, even if he can't read." With over 550 instructional black-and-white illustrations and an approach that assumes no prior watch-repairing experience, this book achieves and surpasses that lofty mission, and has been touted as "the best illustrated book on practical horology" ("Horological Journal") ever written....
The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years. But when de Carle first ...
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65,30 zł |
Fenton Special Orders: 1940-1980. L.G. Wright(tm); Abels, Wasserberg & Company(tm); Devilbiss(tm); Sears, Roebuck & Company(tm); Macy's(tm);
ISBN: 9780764318122 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Finally, here is a comprehensive guide to the Fenton art glass produced as special order items from the 1940s to 1980. Until now, few have been aware of the activities of Fenton's Special Orders Division. Over 840 striking color photos display these gorgeous glasswares produced for well known marketing companies, including L.G. Wright; Abels, Wasserberg & Co.; Macy's*TM; DeVilbiss Manufacturing Co.*TM; and Sherwin-Williams*TM. The wide ranging text includes histories of the ordering companies, useful tips on identifying these Fenton products, an extensive glossary of terms, and a detailed...
Finally, here is a comprehensive guide to the Fenton art glass produced as special order items from the 1940s to 1980. Until now, few have been aware ...
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154,59 zł |
The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781443733472 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more experienced. Written in clear language and containing simple step-by-step instructions, this text is ideal for the beginner, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The...
This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, a...
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215,21 zł |
Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781443733533 / Angielski / Twarda / 436 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text constitutes an invaluable reference for anyone interested in old clocks and pocket watches - making for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book includes: Conventions, Abbreviations, List of Names with Alternative Spellings, List of Watch and Clockmakers, List of Initials and Monograms, List of Place Names Maps, et cetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly expensive and rare, and it...
This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text con...
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259,23 zł |
Care and Conservation of Manuscripts 10: Proceedings of the Tenth International Seminar Held at the University of Copenhagen 19th-20th October 2006 (V
ISBN: 9788763507943 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Contains articles of relevance for books, manuscripts and libraries. This title also includes articles on plaited silk strings found on medieval documents, on vegetable dyes in English medieval manuscripts, on paper manufacture in Denmark in the 17th centu
Contains articles of relevance for books, manuscripts and libraries. This title also includes articles on plaited silk strings found on medieval docum...
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179,50 zł |
Treatise On Clock And Watch Making, Theoretical And Practical
ISBN: 9781444647839 / Angielski / Miękka / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1826, this very early work on 'Clock and Watch Making' makes for fascinating reading. It is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many old works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this text is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the subject.
Originally published in 1826, this very early work on 'Clock and Watch Making' makes for fascinating reading. It is a comprehensive and informative lo...
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161,40 zł |
Treatise On Clock And Watch Making, Theoretical And Practical
ISBN: 9781444648850 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1826, this very early work on Treatise on clock and watch Making is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Originally published in 1826, this very early work on Treatise on clock and watch Making is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It i...
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273,91 zł |
Clock and Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9780719803802 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the first time in paperback, aprofusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watchesBeginning with simple clocks and watches, this reference then proceeds to more complicated types, with all thetools and apparatus needed described and illustrated. Modern types of mechanical clock are mainly dealt with, but attention is also given to the movements of older long case and fusee types as many of them are now being repaired as a result of interest in antique clocks. The chapters on watch repairing deal with chronographs and repeaters as well as...
For the first time in paperback, aprofusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watchesBeginning with s...
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104,88 zł |
A Complete Guide to the History and Manufacture of Grandfather Clocks
ISBN: 9781446529379 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs. This accessible and informative guide will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and it will be of considerable value to antiques dealers and collectors. The chapters of this volume include: A History Of Clocks And Watches, The Development Of Grandfather Clock Cases, Late Arch-Dial Clocks In Walnut Cases,...
This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical informa...
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176,06 zł |