Antiques Collectibles category: 2714 books

'Diamonds' is the leading guide of its kind to these prized and fascinating gems. Written in clear, concise and jargon-free language, it provides all the essential information about diamonds as well as extra features that will both inform and fascinate the reader.

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and SSEF Blue Diamond Tester to identify diamonds, and how to separate natural diamonds from imitations, treated diamonds, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With...

This well referenced book provides an amply illustrated publication on upholstery conservation which discusses and reviews the issues related to the care, interpretation and treatment of upholstered furniture. Through many well illustrated case studies the inter-disciplinary collaboration fundamental...

In this beautifully illustrated book, two of America’s best-known numismatists take the reader on a personal guided tour of our nation’s greatest currency notes. They’re all inside: the Lazy Deuce, the Tombstone Note, the Buffalo Bill, and more. You’ll see some familiar faces, such as Abraham...

From creative minds worldwide have come fantasy coin issues never listed in any other comprehensive reference. Unusual Coins includes thousands of issues spawned from the non-circulating legal tender boom, but not fitting into the realm of legitimate coinage. Here you'll find coins used by...

Year by year historical analysis of each Double Eagle minted. Comprehensive pricing for multiple grades. Complete mintage figures. Certified population reports. 8 page color photo spread.

One Coin is Never Enough presents an upbeat, friendly analysis that is a celebration of the collector. Emphasis is placed on the venerable skills that collectors need to cultivate to get started. Michael S. Shutty Jr., Ph.D. introduces the idea that coins are transformed into something special...

The take-it-with you collecting resource! Featuring more than 500 color pictures and current pricing, this dynamic best-selling Field Guide to U.S. money is the most complete and compact guide on the market. You'll find: Up to date information on circulating issues, proof sets, uncirculated sets,...

If you are thinking of buying a fountain pen and want some quick information, this is the book for you! It is a very fast read and I have included valuable information and links that will help you get started. I will let you know how I got started with fountain pens, why you should use a fountain...

The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide is your international road map to the worlds best consignment, thrift, vintage & secondhand stores. Find out where to shop and save thousands of dollars on nearly new designer clothing & accessories, furniture, household items, sporting...

"From Marks to Pfennigs this detail, pricing and photo-filled electronic download is filled with all the information you need about 20th century German coins. In this 2012 edition of the Coins of Germany you'll find detailed descriptions and current values for every German coin, from every German state, empire and republic."

A worldwide network of experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or simply the researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect single source. Bi-metallic and tri-metallic coins. Completely analyzed and updated pricing. Information...

"In this single, easy-to-use and affordable download you will find detailed descriptions, updated values in multiple grades, and high-quality illustrations of every coin issued in Israel during the 20th century, including mil coinage, reform coinage from 1960 – 1985, along with officially assembled...

The 2nd edition of Money of the Bible is updated with new photographs and new research. The book studies how the Bible was written, and its nature; commerce before coins; coins of Old Testament times; coins in the New Testament; first-century money and trade; coins mentioned in Jesus' parables and...