Reviews (11)

This should be your first ancient coin book
This is something of a potpourri of ancient coin information.It doesn't make a good reference work, per se; there are other books, etc. to purchase when you settle on your collecting theme.It is a great background resource, though, and helped me to clarify my own collecting themes.

The key to a totally different world of coin collecting
As a collector over 30 years on Chinese and modern world coins, it's an adventoure for me to probe a totally different field of coin collecting - the western world ancient coins. What I need most is something to show me the way, to give me an outline, to guide me to the right direction, as well as to keep me interested at the unfamiliar new world. Excellent introduction
This is an excellent book that I wish I had found years ago. Mr. Sayles is an acknowledged expert in the field of ancient coins and writes in a style that is understandable and informative. The author does not assume that you know anything, about ancient coins, or the civilizations that minted them or even collecting coins at all. Therefore, the book is full of history, minting techniques, places to find coins, identification methods, and how to collect. Every area includes bibliographies that gives you a starting point to go more in depth in your research. It's exactly what an introduction should be. There are only two things I would have changed. The pictures are in black and white, with none in color (except for the cover). A few pages of color pictures would have been greatly appreciated. And secondly, there is a suggested list, of easily available and reasonably priced coins to begin a collection, of Constantine the Great. I only wish two or three similar lists had been included for other areas and times. Taken all together, it can only be said that, this book is EXCELLENT and highly recommended. It is also the first of six books, the other five specializing in different areas and times. I'm looking forward to reading them all. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Coins, Ancient    6. Coins, Currency & Medals    7. Collectors and collecting    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Numismatics    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Coins, banknotes, medals, seals, numismatics   

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Great for all Crissy lovers!
Can't imagine why any collector and lover of fine dolls would not love this great book.
Encylopedia? Not Hardly
When I buy doll collector books, I try to make sure they have everything I need to know about the doll in them. Sadly, such was not the case with this book. It had many nice pictures, but as far as being complete and usefull, I'd say it leaves much wanting.

Hi - I'm the author responding to the Green Eyed Velvet ?
Hi - Wanted to clarify a question on the Green Eyed Velvet. Some Velvet dolls had Kerry - colored (or other) green eyes substituted in the factory, in place of her usual purple eyes. It is not unheard of for a company to, very occassionally, substitute a different item during the manufacture of a doll. But it was a very rare occurrence, making the doll a rarity. This is what makes collecting fun! On the other hand, many Velvet dolls had eyes that oxidized to a greenish color, but when plastic eyes oxidize, the color is never uniform and the color is not a true, vibrant green - like Kerry's. To determine whether a Velvet's eyes are oxidized green, or are a true factory sbstitution, the eyes has to be taken apart and cleaned. If the eye remains green after cleaning, it is a true factory substitution. The oxidized eyes will become purple again after cleaning. There have been Velvet dolls who's eyes have been taken out, cleaned, and found to be genuine factory substitutions.These are the dolls that the book refers to. Thanks to the Expert that had the question - Carla Marie Cross ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Crissy dolls    5. Dolls    6. History    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    9. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    10. Other manufacturing technologies   

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You most likely need this one
Gee, I can't believe this book has been selling for so long, and yet nobody has reviewed it. I guess I just changed that.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Reference - General    5. Stamps    6. Antiques & Collectibles / Stamps   

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Art    3. General    4. History - Prehistoric & Primitive    5. Primitive Art    6. Reference    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Art / Folk Art   

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Collecting Lladro: Identfication and price guide
As a Lladro collector of more than 25 years I found this book to be most informative.Even though I have read much about Lladro there were topics covered that were new to me.A new addition would be most welcome.

A good read for Lladro enthusiast
Good book to read about Lladro porcelains but it's pretty outdated and doesn't contain samples of the newer Lladro pieces. But then again, Lladro related books are so rare, this itself is a jewel. Majority of the pictures shown here are the 'official' photographs of piece by Lladro themselves. It would have been great to see pictures taken by the author or owner as it would give a different angle and view of the pieces. I'm an avid collector and was thrilled to see many of the older pieces and read a short history about them in this book.Perhaps the author would consider to publish a newer edition?? And also source out Lladro examples from a more varied selection of collectors. A view of how they are stored in display cabinets at individual homes would be great too, to give a more personal and homely touch to the pieces. This is a great book and I'm sure it took a lot of effort to come out with it.... I would recommend it to anyone and hope that new editions will be published in the near future.

A Fantastic Resource!
For anyone who is interested in learning more about Lladr�, the company, the history, the incredible artistry, "relatives" such as NAO and Zaphir, collecting and becoming better at collecting, and how to care for your collection, this book is fantastic and I highly recommend it!Peggy Whiteneck is truly an expert in this field, and has a passion for collecting Lladr� that shows in every page.This second edition includes updates and new information as well as even more photos.Lladr� collectors will not want to miss this! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    7. Collectors and collecting    8. Figurines    9. Lladro figurines    10. Lladro, S.A    11. Lladrâo figurines    12. Lladrâo, S.A.    13. Porcelain & China    14. Pottery & Ceramics    15. Reference - Price Guides    16. United States    17. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Sweeney's Books are the best
Pat Sweeney writes the best overall book for the firearms industry. His attention to detail and articulation is some of the best work when it comes to general firearms knowledge. The only other book that covers the Glock this well is the Ptooma Guide to the Glock. This book in comparison to the Ptooma book, well that is kind of hard. Sweeney writes as a general knowledge book, while the Ptooma book was written by guys that LOVE Glocks. Sweeney is a 1911 and revolver man, But who wouldn't trust the word of someone that took 3rd place in World Shoot XIV in Standard Revolver? I think he knows what he is talking about. You need a Glock book? Look no further. You found it.

Author should stick to writing about the 1911
My review on this one is going to be a bit more critical than most. This is probably one of the worst books on Glock pistols that I have read to date. The author is constantly comparing Glocks to 1911's, and other types of pistols. The book is also loaded with plenty of non-Glock images. Mr. Sweeney, I bought this book because I like the Glock, not because I wanted to see plenty of photos of 1911's... ad nauseam. Perhaps Mr. Sweeney should stick to books writing books like his "Gun Digest Book of the 1911", as he has done Glock more than a bit of injustice.
Informative but lacking
I made the mistake of actually reading the book, rather than skim it or use if for reference. Mr Sweeney is an accomplished gunsmith with years of experience with the 1911 and the Glock. Although he provides a lot of good information on the Glock, it becomes obvious that he truly admires the 1911. Having another, commonly used firearm to use as a reference for comparison is a good thing. But there are many times that the 1911 comes up without benefit to the topic.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Firearms & Weapons    3. Firearms And Gunsmithing    4. Glock pistols    5. Metallurgy    6. Reference - General    7. Shooting    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Small firearms, guns & other equipment   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Buttons    4. Buttons & Pins    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Crafts & Hobbies    7. History    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Reference    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Antiques & Collectables    12. Costume    13. Fashion design   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Discographies    6. Discography    7. Discography & Buyer's Guides    8. Popular music    9. Prices    10. Records    11. Reference - Price Guides    12. Sound recordings    13. United States    14. Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies    15. Contemporary popular music    16. USA   

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There are several much better choices for gun values
This book is of little value to the serious gun buyer/seller and gives only a rough approximation of a small number of guns in the world.I strongly suggest you instead choose the 25th edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values or the 2004 edition of the Standard Catalog of Firearms.Both have much more detailed information than Gun Trader's Guide in terms of number of guns, conditions, variants, prices, and other useful reference info.The Standard Catalog also has a lot of photos, while the Blue Book has almost none.The Standard Catalog and the Blue Book are what the dealers use in pricing used guns.Either is far better than Modern Gun Values, in my opinion, and I have been a gun hobbyuist for 40+ years. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Firearms & Weapons    6. Firearms And Gunsmithing    7. Reference - General    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Shooting   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Character dolls    5. China dolls    6. Dolls    7. France    8. Germany    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    11. Toy Arts And Crafts    12. Dictionaries    13. Other manufacturing technologies   

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A Must Get
This is an excellent companion to the Shooter's Bible and is an invaluable guide for the curious and enthusiast alike.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Firearms & Weapons    3. Firearms And Gunsmithing    4. Guns/Rifles For Hunting    5. Hunting - General    6. Metallurgy    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Shooting    9. Sports    10. Sports & Recreation    11. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Firearms & Weapons    6. Firearms And Gunsmithing    7. General    8. Reference - General   

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Review from a buyer in Australia
I was looking forward to receiving this book because as a collector I did not have a book on unsigned costume jewellery. However I was disappointed with the copy I received.
Unsigned and Unsung beauties of jewelry!
Marcia "Sparkles" Brown puts together the best books on costume jewelry there are. With all the pictures she includes it makes it so much easier to find something you may be wondering about and she has a lot to look at! I absolutely love her books!

Basic Knowledge
I had read the book before when I started researching my mothers pins.I have now purchsed two of Marcie's books.They are well written, easy to follow, good pictures of pins and great advise. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Costume jewelry    7. Jewelry    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    10. United States   

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The Best book on western collectibles by far!!!
If you're into the antiques of the Old West, this is the one book to have.It's beautiful and comprehensive.WORTH EVERY PENNY.Highest recommendation.

The bible on cowboy antiques and collectables
This five pound coffee-table book is clearly the best ever done on the subject. Tons of beautiful color photos and lots of information on just about anything relating to the Old West.Spurs, saddles, guns, saloons and much more. Well worth the price. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Americana    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Antiques & Collectables    7. USA   

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Warman's Roseville Pottery
I am not happy with my recent purchase of Warman's Roseville book.It does not provide a complete listing of suggested prices and many of the pictured pieces are described with damage along with a price.For example, hanging basket with "chip on handle."For a serious collector the book is not of much use and for the inexperienced collector the book is misleading--damaged pieces do not sell for anything close to what mint pieces sell for.

Great Beginner Collector's Guide
Great book for a quick overview on Roseville pottery, the different patterns and price ranges.Not a complete book but a good quick reference for those just starting to collect.

buy this for the beautiful color photos!
Though by no means a complete showing of every shape made for each design, it IS a very generous sampling of each design, with beautiful studio photographs cover to cover.That makes it a must-have for any Roseville lover-none of the ugly black and white catalogue page reprints. NOT so great for pricing information.The pieces are priced with their existing blemishes, which would make a perfect piece of the same design worth ?? how much ?? Also has price listed for the whole set, if the photo includes more than one piece.That is just not helpful when you want to put a value on one piece.Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Art pottery, American    7. Catalogs    8. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    9. Ohio    10. Pottery & Ceramics    11. Pottery, American    12. Reference - Price Guides    13. Roseville Pottery, inc    14. Roseville Pottery, inc.    15. Zanesville    16. Decorative arts & crafts   

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If ya want a coffee table book about pens,this is it!!
If you want a book with lots of colour photos to compare and admire,then this is the book for you.As all coffee table books,not exactly overflowing with information,but has more than the usual. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Collectors and collecting    5. Fountain pens    6. General    7. History    8. Reference - General    9. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Antiques & Collectables    12. Precision instruments manufacture   

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New to Hobby - Good Book
I am new to the hobby of horology and enjoy owning this book. It provides a lot of detail and good photos of all the major brands (the competing buying guides leave out some significant brands). Well done and worth buying BEFORE you spend 30 times its price (or more!) on a watch. See the different styles and open your eyes. Take the TIME to appreciate it!

The Bible of the Watch Industry, The Best tool available
This is an excellent tool if your a collector, admirer, in the biz or anyone considering a watch purchase.An incredible reference tool, great in helping one narrow down their likes and dislikes...my 3rd year in a row.There are a couple of others...however this one is the most objective and useful.

A great resource
I've bought each issue since I got interested in watches in 2000, even though the contents change very little from year to year.Another shortcoming of the annual is that the price information is neither complete nor accurate - you can usually get significant discounts on many of the watches featured.Nevertheless, it is great fun just to look at, and read about watches that I can only drool over :-P ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Clocks & Watches    5. General    6. Reference - Price Guides   

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At Last, a True Guide for European-Bottle Collectors
The publication of Willy's book marks a major milestone in the field of black-glass collecting. It is the first real effort at a comprehensive and authoritative guide on European bottles aimed at a broad English-reading audience worldwide. For years, collectors and others have waited for just such a book to appear. The numerous colour photos are outstanding. The text is clear, to the point, and easy to read. Any collector, no matter where he lives or what he collects, will, after reading the book, be able to pursue his passion in a much more informed way. I highly recommend the book, which should be on the book shelf of every serious bottle collector and student of historical glass containers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Bottles    5. Glass & Glassware    6. Reference - General    7. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Very good reference. Comprehensive and helpfull classic!!
This is a well illustrated and clearly written work of reference. My husband learned a lot of historical and technological facts from reading it. This is a very valuable book for the beginner to the mid-level American tool collector.

Avoid this book
This book of tools and tool values contains many misnamed, mislabed, or inaccurately named tools.Save your money and buy the latest edition of Keane's book of antique tool values, the most accurate one for tool prices, or Barlow's most recent edition of Antique Tool Collectors Guide to Value, good overview of antique tools
This book provides a good overview of many tools (including a lot from obsolete trades).Some prices are provided. A good book for a beginner looking for background on the many tools out there. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Collectors and collecting    5. General    6. Hand Tools    7. Machine-tools    8. Reference - General    9. Tools    10. Antiques & Collectables    11. Reference works   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Postage-stamps    6. Reference - Price Guides    7. Stamps