This book was the primary authority on what was
proper, beautiful, efficient in all aspects of mid-19th-century
interior design. Originally published in 1868. Over 100
illustrations. More Books
Mark Twain
is one of only a few All-American writers. Unlike many
contemporary writers and those who followed him, he
wrote for the common man. He traveled and wrote about
places he visited with a sense of humor. In his books
and other writings, he illustrated Victorian life in
both fact and fiction. To learn more, read “Mark
Twain’s America.”
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The
Kovels have navigated flea markets for decades. Learn from the best.
Know what to wear, what to bring along, when to show up, and (most
important) how to negotiate your way to a bargain. It includes a
list of the latest smartphone apps to help you shop, share and ship!
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go antiquing without this valuable book. Find the value of what you
own in seconds. Identify your collectibles with TODAY'S PRICING to
instantly determine the right price NOW. Get more than 35,000
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Kovel’s own AccuValue™ system.
This
book packs 208 full-color pages with tips, tricks, and strategy
on how to collect and sell vintage advertising signs into a
easily portable package.
Arts & Crafts:
Living With
the Arts & Crafts Style by Judith Miller
Arts
& Crafts is one of the most influential design movements. This
invaluable guide features 1,000 high-quality photos and provides
clear, concise on everything from furniture, ceramics, silver
and metal ware to glass, textiles, jewelry, books and posters.
It also includes profiles of the leading designers, such as
Gustav Stickley, William Morris, Louis C. Tiffany, Rookwood and
more.
Miller's
Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and
trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the
reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer
should be without.
The
weather vane found a welcome home in the expanding America of
the 18th and 19th centuries. It served an important function,
but also had humorous and homespun motifs, bold and vigorous
design, and spirited air of American individualism and
independence. This excellent primary source by one of the
principal manufacturers of American weather vanes offers an
extraordinarily wide range of styles and motifs, all illustrated
with line engravings, and each is
accompanied by relevant information on as to size, materials,
and original prices.
Queen
Anne–style houses are arguably the most charming and picturesque
of all Victorians. In this first-ever book on the American Queen
Anne style, you’ll learn about their places in the history of
American architecture.
This
is an introductory book that combines the history of timekeeping
with a guide to the basics of antique clock collecting. Clear
line drawings illustrate the rudimentary details of clock
mechanisms and the evolution of their cases. This is an
essential text for the antique clock enthusiast.
Art
deco—the style of the flapper, the luxury ocean liner, and the
skyscraper—came to epitomize the glamour, luxury, and hedonism
of the Jazz Age. After bursting onto the world stage, it quickly
swept the globe, influencing everything from architecture to
interior design, fashion jewelry, and radios. Above all, it
became the style of the pleasure palaces of the age—hotels,
nightclubs, and movie theaters.
This
book is an introduction to collecting and operating vintage O
gauge windup trains. It highlights windup locomotives from a
variety of eras, as well as discusses rolling stock, track and
operation. Great for beginner or seasoned toy train collectors.
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How to Recognize and
Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
Have
you ever bought an antique or collectible that was less than perfect and
needed some TLC? Bob's new book offers tips and step-by- step
instructions for simple maintenance and restoration of common antiques.
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Get up to the minute news of antiques auctions
around the country and the world.
The
Kovels have navigated flea markets for decades. Learn from the best.
Know what to wear, what to bring along, when to show up, and (most
important) how to negotiate your way to a bargain. It includes a
list of the latest smartphone apps to help you shop, share and ship!
Don't
go antiquing without this valuable book. Find the value of what you
own in seconds. Identify your collectibles with TODAY'S PRICING to
instantly determine the right price NOW. Get more than 35,000
all-new and current prices, double-checked for accuracy using
Kovel’s own AccuValue™ system. 
This
book packs 208 full-color pages with tips, tricks, and strategy
on how to collect and sell vintage advertising signs into a
easily portable package.
Arts
& Crafts is one of the most influential design movements. This
invaluable guide features 1,000 high-quality photos and provides
clear, concise on everything from furniture, ceramics, silver
and metal ware to glass, textiles, jewelry, books and posters.
It also includes profiles of the leading designers, such as
Gustav Stickley, William Morris, Louis C. Tiffany, Rookwood and
more.
Miller's
Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and
trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the
reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer
should be without.
The
weather vane found a welcome home in the expanding America of
the 18th and 19th centuries. It served an important function,
but also had humorous and homespun motifs, bold and vigorous
design, and spirited air of American individualism and
independence. This excellent primary source by one of the
principal manufacturers of American weather vanes offers an
extraordinarily wide range of styles and motifs, all illustrated
with line engravings, and each is
Queen
Anne–style houses are arguably the most charming and picturesque
of all Victorians. In this first-ever book on the American Queen
Anne style, you’ll learn about their places in the history of
American architecture.
This
is an introductory book that combines the history of timekeeping
with a guide to the basics of antique clock collecting. Clear
line drawings illustrate the rudimentary details of clock
mechanisms and the evolution of their cases. This is an
essential text for the antique clock enthusiast.
Art
deco—the style of the flapper, the luxury ocean liner, and the
skyscraper—came to epitomize the glamour, luxury, and hedonism
of the Jazz Age. After bursting onto the world stage, it quickly
swept the globe, influencing everything from architecture to
interior design, fashion jewelry, and radios. Above all, it
became the style of the pleasure palaces of the age—hotels,
nightclubs, and movie theaters. 
This
book is an introduction to collecting and operating vintage O
gauge windup trains. It highlights windup locomotives from a
variety of eras, as well as discusses rolling stock, track and
operation. Great for beginner or seasoned toy train collectors.
