Antiques Collectibles category: 2714 books
by Secret Entourage
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Tic Toc is an all inclusive introductory look into the world of buying, selling and trading high line watches. This guide will walk you through all you need to know to make the right watch purchases so that your purchase can be leveraged, worn and then sold for a profit.The idea of Tic Toc...
Obsolete Paper Money Issued by Banks in the United States 1782-1866
A Study and Appreciation for the Numismatist and Historian
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2006
Award-winning author and historian Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "obsolete currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies and served American commerce up through the Civil War.
Ultimate Toy Collector
Shopkins
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
More than six million Shopkins characters sold in the first four months of sale, and this is the ultimate guide for collectors The hit of the holiday toy season and a Girl Toy of the Year nominee, Shopkins are hotter than ever, and Ultimate Toy Collector is the must-have guide for true Shopkins collectors...
by William Brandimore
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2009
As prices and popularity of the paper money market continues to grow, this one-of-a-kind guide keeps up with the times, and keeps collectors informed.
The only all-encompassing U.S. paper money guide with up-to-date market prices and full-color photos, this book covers all angles. From pre-Civil...
Nevada Curiosities
Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2008
The definitive collection of Nevada's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Nevada residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Antique Electric Waffle Irons 1900-1960
A History of the Appliance Industry in 20Th Century America
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2003
Finally. A comprehensive collector's book and historical reference containing everything there is to know about antique and vintage electric waffle irons and the companies that made them. The author, a former science teacher, precision scientific instrument maker, and writer, has for years collected,...
by Gustav Stickley
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012
Studying, exhibiting, and collecting Gustave Stickley's austere, functional designs for furniture and other home furnishing continue to be major pursuits of scholars, curators, dealers, and collectors in the decorative field. This volume brings back into print two original Craftsmen catalogs illustrating...
by Fred C. Kelly
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2012
Written by an old friend of the Wright Brothers, this authorized account has long been considered the definitive biography. Well documented and free of extraneous technical details, it offers engaging tales of boyhood interests, gliding at Kitty Hawk, the first powered flights, and Wilbur's efforts to revolutionize European aviation. 16 photographs.
by Richard Hammerfell
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2014
One of the most complete collections of firearms information ever assembled, the Pistolpedia is a complete encyclopedia of handgun facts. This incredible text covers over 100 years of pistols, starting in the late 1850s up to today’s modern masterpieces. You’ll experience over 1,000 listings...
The Hand Gun Story
A Complete Illustrated History
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2008
A firearms expert “traces the history of the ‘one hand gun’ from its 14th century origins . . . surveying changing technology, techniques, and design” (Midwest Book Review).
Ideally suited for both attack and self-defense, handguns have gotten smaller and deadlier. But the earliest pistols...
by Ruth Cullen
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
This concise everyperson's wine guide elucidates the essentials of vino, from grapes and wine making, to wine types and terroirs, to tips on wine tasting! Armed with this little volume, you'll hold your own in discussions about wine, select the right bottle for any meal, and serve and order wine with...
The Wine Snob's Dictionary
An Essential Lexicon of Oenological Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2008
A nicely structured, lightly acidic addition to the handy Snob’s Dictionary series, decoding the baffling world of winespeak from A to Z.
Wine Snob. The very phrase seems redundant, doesn't it? When faced with this snobbiest of snobberies, the civilian wine enthusiast needs the help of savvy...
The Everything Wine Book
From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, All You Need to Make the Perfect Choice
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2005
Sure, you can tell red wine from white wine, but where do you go from there? You know how complex the intricacies of wine stewardship can be; but how do you make sense of the label and learn to identify a good wine by the way it looks or smells? The Everything Wine Book, 2nd Edition is your one-stop...
Cellaring Wine
A Complete Guide to Selecting, Building, and Managing Your Wine Collection
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2012
Enjoy the rich and complex flavors of wine that’s been matured to its peak. In this comprehensive guide, Jeff Cox provides everything you need to know to build and maintain your own wine cellar. Whether you’re thinking of storing a few extra bottles in a spare closet or are looking to properly...