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Antiques on the Cheap: A Savvy Dealer's Tips: Buying, Restoring, Selling
ISBN: 9781580170734 / Angielski / Miękka / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn how to get the best deals at auctions, flea markets, and shops and how to spot items that can be repaired to increase their value. Then find out how to resell your purchases.
Learn how to get the best deals at auctions, flea markets, and shops and how to spot items that can be repaired to increase their value. Then find out...
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87,32 zł |
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The Insider's Guide to Auctions
ISBN: 9781583483213 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An Insider's Guide to Auctions provides you with everything you will need to know to win at auctions...the greatest game for grown-ups. Go armed with information and a smart mindset, and you can find real treasures and bargains. Go without some knowledge of the auction game...and you can get stung.
This guide teaches you how to do your homework before going, such as evaluating the auction catalog, judging the values of the goods, and spotting the great buys. You'll understand who sets the starling bids and the tricks they use, and get tips on making your bid and when to stop. You will also... An Insider's Guide to Auctions provides you with everything you will need to know to win at auctions...the greatest game for grown-ups. Go armed with ...
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60,93 zł |
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Don't Call the Thrift Shop: What to Do With a Lifetime of Well-Loved Possessions
ISBN: 9781590771112 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms and cherished possessions? Should that old chest go to the rummage sale, or is it a rare antique? What about jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, memorabilia, baseball cards and toys? Are they valuable? How can we tell? Who will buy them? What are they really worth? This book is your key to finding the value of everything from diamonds to Teddy Bears, as well as tips about estate planning and appraisals. Find out all about:...
When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms...
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82,79 zł |
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Plastic Handbags: Sculpture to Wear
ISBN: 9780764322136 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Imagine taking a pink plastic handbag to go shopping The handbags that originated in the 1950s are recurring as popular collectibles today. Over 300 handbags in this newly revised 2nd edition are displayed in color photographs to reveal the beauty of these tiny sculptures of art. The most productive manufacturers of plastic handbags are featured in separate sections, including Llewellyn, Rialto, Myles Originals, Tyrolean, Wilardy, and more. These unusual gems of wearable art are bringing large sums in today's collector's markets. Made with innovative plastics, they are now admired for their...
Imagine taking a pink plastic handbag to go shopping The handbags that originated in the 1950s are recurring as popular collectibles today. Over 300 ...
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126,98 zł |
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Antiques: The History of an Idea
ISBN: 9780801447341 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The notion of retrieving a bit of the past-by owning a material piece of it-has always appealed to humans. Often our most prized possessions are those that have had a long history before they came into our hands. Part of the pleasure we gain from the encounter with antiques stems from the palpable age and the assumed (sometimes imaginary) cultural resonances of the particular object. But precisely what is it about these objects that creates this attraction? What common characteristics do they share and why and how do these traits affect us as they do? In Antiques: The History of... The notion of retrieving a bit of the past-by owning a material piece of it-has always appealed to humans. Often our most prized possessions are th... |
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204,62 zł |
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Chester County Historical Society
ISBN: 9780686703419 / Angielski / Miękka / 69 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families...
Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introdu...
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20,94 zł |
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Antique Office Machines: 600 Years of Calculating Devices
ISBN: 9780764313462 / Angielski / Twarda / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Humanity's hunt for calculating devices probably started with the use of small pebbles to keep track of numbers. The counting inventions progressed through the abacus, early mechanical calculators, and other ingenious devices culminating in today's computers. In this new book, Thomas Russo chronicles 600 years of caculating devices, providing valuable information for historians and collectors alike. Stretching from ancient times to the earliest computers, this book provides an insight into breadth and depth of human creativity and drive. With 500 color photographs, descriptive captions, and a...
Humanity's hunt for calculating devices probably started with the use of small pebbles to keep track of numbers. The counting inventions progressed th...
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204,30 zł |
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The Musical Box: A Guide for Collectors
ISBN: 9780887407642 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology, with complete diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indexes of manufacturers, box styles, and tune...
Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or...
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382,97 zł |
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All the Best Rubbish: The Classic Ode to Collecting
ISBN: 9780061809897 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ivor Noel Hume, the former chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg, offers a delightful, anecdotal, and informative celebration of the joys of collecting. All the Best Rubbish is the enchanting and edifying product of Hume's lifetime spent pursuing historical junk across the globe, a hunt that has led him to the most remarkable finds in the most unexpected places. A true treasure for antiquarians, historians, collectors, and fans of television's Antique Roadshow, Hume's All the Best Rubbish includes a new introduction by the author on collecting on the Internet in...
Ivor Noel Hume, the former chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg, offers a delightful, anecdotal, and informative celebration of the joys of co...
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65,48 zł |
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Out of the Attic: Inventing Antiques in Twentieth-Century New England
ISBN: 9781558497108 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Traces the rise of the modern market for antique goods
Traces the rise of the modern market for antique goods
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183,33 zł |
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Doulton Open Salts Lambeth Burslem Royal
ISBN: 9781441515667 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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192,58 zł |
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Miniature Lamps of the Victorian Era
ISBN: 9780764321047 / Angielski / Twarda / 225 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Welcome to the wonderful world of miniature Victorian era glass lamps This beautiful reference book is sure to capture your fancy with photographs and descriptions of nearly 600 late 19th century miniature oil lamps that have not appeared in publications before. Many are variations of lamps that have not been documented until now. Styles include finger lamps, student lamps, miniature banquet lamps, miners lamps, skaters lamps, and much more. To add to the perspective of understanding miniature oil lamps, estimated current values have also been provided.
If you are an experienced miniature... Welcome to the wonderful world of miniature Victorian era glass lamps This beautiful reference book is sure to capture your fancy with photographs an...
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241,30 zł |
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The World of Wade: Figurines & Miniatures II
ISBN: 9780764336287 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new resource is ideal for new and experienced Wade figurine collectors. Building on the success and scope of The World of Wade Figurines and Miniatures, this revised and expanded collector's guide features hundreds of new and old figurines. Descriptions include current values, dimensions, markings, documentation, and, when known, the designer. New chapters include C&S Collectables, Wade Fair special issues, and the Goodie Box figurines and Christmas figurines. For the first time, this new edition includes many Limited Edition and one-of-a-kind figurines.
This new resource is ideal for new and experienced Wade figurine collectors. Building on the success and scope of The World of Wade Figurines and Mini...
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254,01 zł |
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Antiques Fairs in England
ISBN: 9781850433729 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Every significant antique fair or market in England is detailed in this unique guidebook. Packed with details of great value to antique collectors and dealers, the book provides complete information for hunting down bargains across England. It is arranged by region and offers comments and ratings on every fair, together with information on opening hours, entry prices, and the number of stalls offering goods in any given category.
Every significant antique fair or market in England is detailed in this unique guidebook. Packed with details of great value to antique collectors and...
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182,21 zł |
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American Pickers Guide to Picking
ISBN: 9781401324483 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A true adventure story and the go-to guide for "picking" American treasures from anyone's backyard, straight from the stars of History's American Pickers
In these pages, professional treasure hunters Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz chronicle their road trips across the American countryside in search of "rusty gold" to buy and sell among the picking world's one-of-a-kind characters. Whether you are a fan of the show or just like finding hidden riches, you will love seeing what Wolfe and Fritz dig up and enjoy meeting the devoted collectors, extreme stockpilers, and... A true adventure story and the go-to guide for "picking" American treasures from anyone's backyard, straight from the stars of History's Am...
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152,88 zł |
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The Toothpick and its History
ISBN: 9781456494179 / Angielski / Miękka / 58 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The toothpick and its history. A cultural-historical and arts and crafts study. The English translation of the original 1913 monograph in German by Dr. Hans Sachs. With 86 illustrations within the text and a color picture
The toothpick and its history. A cultural-historical and arts and crafts study. The English translation of the original 1913 monograph in German by Dr...
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160,52 zł |
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Popular Jewelry of the '60s, '70s & '80s
ISBN: 9780764338069 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. Today, attitudes about costume jewelry include respect and enjoyment from the growing number of collectors who search for pieces made by important designers from the sixties, seventies, and eighties. Over 600 color photographs and 60 advertising pieces are presented to display the variety in these popular adornments.
Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. Today, attitudes about costume jewelry include respect and enjoyment from the growing number of collectors who searc...
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154,59 zł |
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Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins
ISBN: 9780786469154 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The coins of ancient and medieval Europe provide unique insights into the economic and political history of their period. In a time when few members of the population could read or write, the symbols depicted on coins offered a medium for communication, propaganda, and historical archiving. This work hypothesizes that astronomical symbols on ancient and medieval coins were often used as a way to record actual celestial events. The author provides more than 550 figures and line drawings of coins, maps, and astronomical events to illustrate this hypothesis. In addition, several appendices...
The coins of ancient and medieval Europe provide unique insights into the economic and political history of their period. In a time when few members o...
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189,45 zł |
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The Fine Art of Collecting and Displaying Petroliana
ISBN: 9781463711528 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book of Petroliana collectables has been written with everyone in mind from the novice collector, just getting started, all the way to the seasoned collector with hundreds of items already in his/her repertoire. This book can help those new to the hobby by giving them and idea of what is actually out there, how to identify their items, and how much they are worth. On the other end of the spectrum, I believe that for advanced collectors, they can use this book to refine their collecting skills. They can get a better idea of how to rate items and how condition and rarity can greatly affect...
This book of Petroliana collectables has been written with everyone in mind from the novice collector, just getting started, all the way to the season...
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137,59 zł |
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ANTIQUE or Shabby Chic? Appraise & Sell Like a Pro!
ISBN: 9781463790226 / Angielski / Miękka / 70 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. NEW Second Revised Edition This Kindle best seller is bigger and better than ever In one concise volume, you'll learn how to appraise and sell antiques, collectibles and heirlooms using the same tools the pros use. What is it? What's it Worth? How do you Sell it? Secrets to using the internet to help you identify, appraise and sell twelve new pages on pricing, merchandising and marketing to sell more in your store or online. Inside: How to sell on eBay and Craigslist, how to use PayPal, how to smart search, selling silver for scrap, silver marks, appraising fine art, steering... NEW Second Revised Edition This Kindle best seller is bigger and better than ever In one concise volume, you'll learn how to appraise and sell an... |
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45,63 zł |
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