Antiques Collectibles category: 2714 books
by Lura Woodside Watkins
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This book is the result of more than fifteen years of research. The study has been carried on, partly in libraries and town records, partly by conferences with descendants of potters and others familiar with their history, and partly by actual digging on the sites of potteries. The excavation method...
by Alan Moss
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2015
A briefcase and syringe belonging to the Kray twins. The noose used to hang Ruth Ellis. Masks used by the first serial killers convicted by the use of fingerprint analysis. The pot serial killer Dennis Nilsen used to boil the flesh of his victims. All these objects and more have long been hidden away...
The Great Texas Stamp Collection
How Some Stubborn Texas Confederate Postmasters, a Handful of Determined Texas Stamp Collectors, and a Few of the World's Greatest Philatelists Created, Discovered, and Preserved Some of the World's Most Valuable Postage Stamps
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2012
Among the many difficulties the newly formed Confederate States of America endured in the summer of 1861 was the failure of its post office department to provide sufficient numbers of that item most crucial to its service: the postage stamp. Faced with the resulting din of customer complaints, a handful...
by Carl Drepperd
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This early work is a fascinating read for amateur and professional antiquarians, thoroughly recommended for use as a reference on all aspects of antique chairs. Extensively illustrated with text and full page drawings to accompany the text. Contents Include: The Historic Background of Chairs; Chairs...
Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture
With Measured Drawings
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2012
Richly illustrated guide to the design, construction, painting, and decoration of a host of distinctive pieces — candle stands to four-posters. Includes designs for 24 popular hex signs and measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, and many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography.
by Ila Keller
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2012
This complete guide to Batik is an invaluable resource for those interested in Batik history, design, and weaving.
Here in this volume, the author has not only given a comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and history of batik, with examples of techniques and design, but also...
Syria
The Making and Unmaking of a Refuge State
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2018
The dispossession and forced migration of nearly 50 per cent of Syria's population has produced the greatest refugee crisis since World War II. This new book places the current displacement within the context of the widespread migrations that have indelibly marked the region throughout the last 150...
Cartridges of the World
A Complete Illustrated Reference for More Than 1,500 Cartridges
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2012
The Essential Guide to Ammunition from Around the World!
Every serious firearms enthusiast, cartridge collector and handloader will benefit from our completely revised and updated Cartridges of the World, 13th Edition, most widely read cartridge reference book of its kind on the subject. From the...
50 Famous Firearms You've Got to Own
Rick Hacker's Bucket List of Guns
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2014
The Greatest Guns Ever
50 Famous Firearms You've Got to Own reveals shooting guru Richard Hacker's favorite guns and provides the ultimate wish list for every firearms enthusiast in America. After almost 40 years of shooting, researching and writing about guns, Hacker has narrowed down his must-have...
by Edward Watson
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
As the famous Colt revolver is to the United States of America, so is the Webley to the British Commonwealth, where weapons bearing their name have been used by British, Dominion and Foreign troops in wars waged in every part of the globe. With few exceptions, the weapons under review are prized specimens...
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebrated clock manufacture from the golden age of northern horology. Containing a wealth of interesting historical information and a plethora of detailed...
by Shiela Betterton
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This book contains a classic article on the subject of quilting, being an exploration of its history, popularity, development, traditions, and influence. this illustrated article is worthy of a place in any collection, and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the history of the textile...
by Henry Emili
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2012
For emphasis, this awareness campaign became necessary due to an experience of a close colleague. It was a black October 13. Whenever that date draws near, I get further saddened by the level of ignorance among the populace, as the main reason of my friend’s death begs for attention.
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces. An interesting and informative guide, this book will appeal to those with a keen interest in historical...