For more than 15 years, this highly praised and consistent seller has been the only price guide to American antiques--and objects made for the American market--to illustrate every object listed. This edition contains more than 5,000 all-new entries and 1,000 photos, each one keyed to an auction price and the year and location of the sale--making it invaluable to collectors.
Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.
In the highly volatile and uncertain market for antiques, art and collectables it is important to have an up-to-date source of information - this book provides just that. The relevance of the highs and lows of the American market is becoming ever more pertinent for antique dealers and collectors in the UK and the rest of Europe. The 2005-2006 edition of The Pictorial Price Guide to American Antiques showcases a selection of approximately 4,000 individual objects in full colour sold recently in the United States at auction. The objects included date from the seventeenth century to the mid-1950s, and range from the relatively common to the rare, from clocks and watches to toys and textiles. The format provides an accurate market value of items sold at auction throughout a twelve month period. Prices realised have been based on actual sales records from a variety of the most highly respected auction houses in America. This visual method of pricing makes the book indispensable to anyone interested in the field of antiques and collectables; it is recognised as one of the most authoritative and up-to-date references on the market.
A hand-illustrated tour of medical history, chronicling the evolution of a wide range of medical instruments from the mid-1700s through current usage. Includes discussion on microscopes, reflex hammers, stethoscopes, blood pressure instruments, electro cardiographs, thermometers, forceps, bullet probes, blood-letting instruments, and more. An important resource for all medical personnel, historians, and collectors.
Step into the world of Super Collectors! Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages of becoming a Super Collector! Starting a collection is more than a hobby; for many, it is a lifestyle. It starts with receiving an item that invokes the curiosity and starts a passion for wanting to learn more. On the pathway of collecting, there is a community of people that share that same joy. This community of peer groups is made up of fan clubs, conventions, and even holidays, like National Slinky Day, on August 30th. Inside this guide, readers will find advice on starting and building a collection, cleaning antiques and collectibles, checking for authenticity, and the best advice on buying and selling collectibles. Readers will learn to spot the difference between a collectible and an antique and a replica from an original. As an added bonus, there is the best information on museums and peer groups from across the country. Everything a collector needs to know can be found on the pages of HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles. About the Expert Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who has been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites. She is the author of nine books, including her children's books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her "365 Days" series. She has been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains, and today she collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), Magic 8 Balls, journals, and wooden boxes. She just started another collection – pen cups! She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple. HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.