Ballantine Books, 1979. — 264 p. Text by Richard Blodgett; photographs by Diane Arbus, Ansel Adams, Bernice Abbott, Paul Strand, Harry Callahan and others. The invention of photography dates back some 140 years. From the very beginnings, the medium captured the public Taney, was widely discussed, and was viewed as one of the great wonders of scientific achievement. Yet, until...
The Master Vending Co. Ltd., United Kingdom, London, 1958. — 21 p. This series of airplane cards was issued by The Master Vending Co. Ltd., London, England in 1958. The official title for the series is “Jet Aircraft of the World” and is one of their “Cardmaster” series of trading cards. The cards measure 95 mm × 67 mm and feature jet aircraft from the height of the Cold War...
1896. - 17 p., table, ill. Catalog of spare parts for watches. Since issuing our Material List in 1888 we have placed seweral new Styles and Grandes of Movements on the market, thereby making it necessary to issue a new list, which we now take pieasure in presenting you.
American Helvetia Philatelic Society, 2015. — 99 p. The following is an incomplete catalog of postcards issued in association with the 1939 Landesausstellung. It is based on the authors’ collections. These postcards are most often of the standard European size (148 x106 mm) with a 4mm white border surrounding the picture, with deckled or straight edges, and in black and white....
Interweave Press, 2006. — 96 p. Straight from a jewelry-business mentor, this guide to entering the bauble business compiles expert knowledge and wide experiences for those looking to take their hobby to the next level. Aspiring businesspeople will gain the advantage of experience from the numerous case studies and engaging personal stories. Starting with the basics of...
Little Brown & Co, 1980. — 464 p. The Photograph Collector's Guide is a landmark contribution to the literature of photography. Never before has any one book offered such a wealth of information and guidance — for every collector of photographs, from beginner to expert. Lavishly illustrated and attractively designed to invite browsing as well as to facilitate easy reference,...
Wallace-Homestead Book Co., 1990. — 228 p. This one-of-a-kind reference guide provides invaluable information on identifying, cataloging, and valuing cased images to help readers succeed in the hot hobby of collecting and preserving 19th-century photographs. This edition gives prices for hundreds of photographs, and includes the latest improvements and trends in restoration,...
Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021. — 257 p. — ISBN: 978-1-5266-3421-4. In this beautiful field guide, Lara teaches us how to lark for ourselves. There are maps and charts, tips and lists, and color illustrations throughout to help identify finds. From tide tables for mudlarks to a flint guide for fieldworkers, this book is richly informative and yet small enough to pop in a pocket....
Dorling Kindersley, 2009. — 240 p. — ISBN: 978-0756650971. How can you tell a genuine antique from a fake? How can you spot if something has been restored? What marks should you look for? How can you recognize styles? How can you tell one maker from another? Antiques Investigator gives you all the confidence and know-how you need to approach any antique-be it a vase, a teapot,...
Guidance. — 2nd Edition. — Krause Publications, 2012. — 406 p. Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science....
Translated by Wiles-Portier E. — Oxford: Polity Press, 1990. — 348 p. This outstanding and highly original study examines the history of collecting in early modern Europe, and describes the myriad treasures, from paintings and antiques to religious relics, that found their way into the private collections and public museums of the time. The author looks at the types of people...
Iola USA: Krause Publications. 2016. — 705 p. — ISBN: 1440246297. Starting in 1948 and over the course of 50 editions, the goal of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles has remained true: to educate, appreciate, and celebrate the vast and wonderful world we collect. In this landmark edition, contributions from more than 70 leading auction houses, widely hailed experts, and dear...
London: Spink & Son's, 2018. — 180 p. British documents include Edward VI wooden handstamp, range of James I and Charles I, one with part of the Great Seal. A note book on the state of the ships after the Battle of St Vincent, 1797 with details of H.M.S. Victory. A collection of 14 A.L.S. from Charles Darwin to Thomas Salt, with 17 letters from family members. Groups of letters...
London: Spink & Son's, 2019. — 156 p. What if you could own a masterpiece of musical history? When I met Michael Gleason, I knew this dream could come true for music lovers. On 20/6/2019, Spink auction the Michael Gleason Collection Part I, comprised of the original master recordings of musical performance of 18 world-renowned artists at Abbey Road Studios, along with hours of...
New Haven / London: Yale University Press, 2016. — 224 p. Erin Thompson, America's only professor of art crime, explores the dark history of looting, smuggling, and forgery that lies at the heart of many private art collections and many of the world's most renowned museums. Thompson's accounts of history's most infamous collectors-from the Roman Emperor Tiberius, who stole a...
Fontaine Publishing Group, 2016. — 608 p. — ASIN: B01AX6I9SA Trench ArtThis unique collection of trench art evokes emotion. Each piece was created in turmoil but all are beautiful - intuitive works of art about music, faith, love and honour. This unique collection of trench art evokes emotion. Each piece was created in turmoil but all are beautiful - intuitive works of art...
England, 2020. — 110 p. Back in 2003/04 at the age of 20 y/o the professor and my tutor at Uni was hugely into Patek Philippe watches. I had a bit of interest and because Patek make hand made watches they after show images of their production shops and this brought out my hidden engineering interests. Knowing I couldn`t buy a Patek, I purchased some old pocket watches off ebay...
Grange Books, 1999. — 128 p. — ISBN10: 1856278727, 13 978-1856278720. An excellent guide for the furniture collector, this book provides a fascinating socio-historical journey through the centuries. Full colour illustrations together with clear information on the major period styles make identification easy.
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