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Designed for hands-free shopping, this revised and expanded 10th edition is complete with 2012 pricing and reproduction information for 169 patterns of Depression glass, Fire-King, and 1940s and 1950s patterns, including three added patterns, Diamond Cut, Fire-King Fish Scale, and Shell Pink. No other book on glassware of the 1920s-1950s provides more comprehensive and beneficial information in such a compact, user-friendly format. You'll find complete listings of thousands of pieces in all colo...

Miller's Collecting Diecast Vehicles presents this popular collecting area in an informative and in-depth manner, and makes it accessible to a wide range of collectors. Over 320 items are shown in full-colour, covering all the key makes - Matchbox, Corgi, Dinky, and Lledo to name a few. Divided into a chronological survey of makes, from the thirties to the present day, and then a thematic section detailing different kinds of vehicles such as saloon cars, police cars, fire engines, taxis, and rac...

See 9780754835493 for updated new hardback edition 2022. This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, plus advice on price and guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating stories behind the world's most sought-after stamps, from the famous commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of the most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace...

Arranged in dictionary format, a souvenir of the era in which the cigarette and everything about it was celebrated.

From 1896 until 2002, under the names Beatty-Brady, National, and Indiana Glass, beautiful glassware has been produced in Dunkirk, Indiana. This book captures the beauty of that glass in 440 vivid color images. For the first time in a single reference, over 100 patterns ranging from pressed glass of the Depression to post-World War II and contemporary eras are displayed. The patterns include the popular Artura, Bethlehem Star, Constellation, Diamond Point, Garland, Indiana Feather, Leaf, Moderne...

This guide to Carlton Ware has a history of the factory, a list of prices, a shape and rarity guide, and lists of pattern names and numbers. There is advice on insuring a collection, and tips on what to look for to authenticate a piece.

Over 440 vivid color images display the wide range of ceramics produced by the English pottery firm, established by Josiah Spode in the 1760s and continuing today. From historic blue and white transfer printed wares of the early 1800s to popular dinnerware patterns of the 1900s, this book includes sprig decorated wares, delicate bone china table and tea sets, graceful figurines, and sturdy stoneware candlesticks and loving cups. The famous and much coveted patterns represented include Willow, Ro...

Focusing on provincial furniture of the early 1800s to early 1900s (late Qing Dynasty), this stunning book provides a detailed look at assorted chairs, benches, tables, storage pieces, beds, and screens originally created and used in eight Chinese provinces. Over 550 color photographs and accompanying text detail the construction and artistic differences characterizing these styles. Highly informative to collectors, dealers, and students of Asian furnishings, the book covers types of wood used,...

The ultimate visual reference to over 6000 of the world's best stamps and coins and a professional guide to starting and perfecting a spectacular collection Full advice on getting the most out of these popular pastimes, from making your first acquisitions to organizing and caring for your collection