Antiques category: 2714 books
by Mary McPhail Standaert, Joseph Standaert
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014
The Swannanoa Valley lies to the east of Asheville, North Carolina, and is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the eastern United States. The eastern boundary of the valley follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and travelers entering through the Swannanoa Gap emerge into the beautiful...
Il San Bastiano Medici di Andrea del Sarto
Un’opera recuperata dalla Guardia di Finanza
Language: Italian
Release Date: January 3, 2016
L’arrivo e l’esposizione alla Rocca dei Rettori di Benevento del dipinto di San Sebastiano, recuperato dalla Guardia di Finanza e ampiamente riconosciuto come opera di Andrea del Sarto, è un evento di grandissima rilevanza culturale che suscita e susciterà emozioni, riflessioni, intriganti curiosità...
Saab
A short story
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2012
From a tiny Swedish carmaker, Saab grew into one of the most recognized brands in the auto industry building truly inspired and captivating cars. Under GM umbrella, it entered into a slow but steady decline before going bankrupt in 2011. This book is about the carmaker and its evolution, its people...
by Hazel H. Gorham
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Japanese and Oriental Ceramics was first published in print form by Tuttle Publishing in 1971.
This comprehensive and profusely illustrated work tells how to distinguish Japanese porcelains from Chinese, and how to recognize modern reproductions of genuine old wares. It is completely indexed,...
by V.T.
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2014
Do you like to drink beer? Want to know a way you can save money, and enjoy even better beer - by brewing the beer yourself!
Yes, it can be done, and it's easy. This ebook compiles tons of tips from REAL beer brewers, sharing how they started brewing their own beer, stored them and some even...
by Bill Harriman
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for more than five decades. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II when it proved...
What Tommy Took to War
1914–1918
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2014
On the centenary of the Great War comes this poignant look at fifty objects never far from Tommy's side – official uniform, good-luck charms, phrasebooks, a sweetheart's letter, some unexpected and others more familiar. With sumptuous original photography and thoughtful text, this is life as the...
Artful Dodgers
Fraud & Foolishness in the Art Market
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2014
Who really knows how the art market works?
Here, for the first time, art detective, veteran appraiser and international art expert Bernard Ewell opens the door and gives you a tour of the worlds most unregulated market, one unlike any other which does not even follow the rules of modern economics....
Splendid Coin Collection Handbook
This Ultimate Handbook On Coin Collection Will Let You Learn Coin Collecting Supplies, Give You Tips On Joining A Coin Club, How To Buy Bullion Coins, How To Start A Coin Collection And So Much More!
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2012
Coin collecting is a fun activity and it has been very popular because it does not only serve as a hobby but as an option to generate income.
Probably the most popular types of coins that are sought by collectors are the antique coins. Antique coins may be bought from auction sales, coin...
The Kitchen Linens Book
Using, Sharing, and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Gather 'round! The endearing follow-up to The Apron Book is now served. EllynAnne Geisel graces us with her new treasure, The Kitchen Linens Book. It's a lovely treat. Family kitchens are where our days begin and end. And one constant is threaded among the people, the stories, and the moments:...
by Loretta N. Grissom
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2013
Discover Everything You Need To Know About Coin Collecting, Value, Collectibles, Rewarding Hobby, How To sell, Antique Coins And Much More!
Die syrischen Münzen von 1918 bis 2010
Ein Blick auf die politische Ikonografie und Repräsentation des Staates
Language: German
Release Date: January 12, 2018
Die Münzen eines Landes sind Zahlungsmittel und Repräsentationsobjekte zugleich, die nur vom Staat produziert werden. So werden sie von ihm kontrolliert und - über ihre wirtschaftliche Rolle hinaus - auch durch ihre Bilder in seinen Dienst gestellt. Die vorliegende Arbeit setzt sich vor allem mit...
Ballistische Messer
Waffen für Geheimdienste und Spezialeinheiten
Language: German
Release Date: February 28, 2017
In den 1980er-Jahren gelangten die ersten ballistischen Messer auf den westlichen Sammlermarkt. Ihre Besonderheit: In ihrem Griff befindet sich eine starke Spiralfeder. Nach Betätigen des Auslösers fliegt ihre Klinge mehrere Meter weit und bohrt sich mit großer Wucht ins Ziel. Als Herkunft dieser...
Pistolenmesser
Mit Pistolen kombinierte Blankwaffen
Language: German
Release Date: October 23, 2017
Mit Pistolen kombinierte Blankwaffen stellten immer nur eine Randerscheinung der Waffengeschichte dar. Dennoch existieren sie nahezu so lange wie Feuerwaffen selbst. Immer wieder versuchten versierte Techniker, die Wirkung der einen Waffe durch die Kombination mit der anderen zu verbessern. Ein Grund...