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Another winner...
I'm amazed at how wonderfully this, and similar books are crafted. The color reproduction, detail, and information, is superb. Kudos to the staff who produced this wonderful book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Clocks & Watches    5. Design    6. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Antiques & Collectibles / Clocks & Watches   

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

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A terrific reference for any Breyer collector!
I first purchased this book in it's second edition, and snatched up the third edition as soon as it came out! I only wish Browell could update it every year. The number of new products Breyer releases annually causes the book to go out of date very quickly, and I generally pen in new items myself. Breyer Animal Collector's Guide
I soooo needed this book.I started collecting Breyers around 1987.I was seven at the time.Needless to say, most of my older Breyers are in played with condition.I have started to increase my collection since I became more aware of their value...The guide helped me identify a couple of my older ones and renew my interest in my collection.I already can't wait for the next edition!

Best Breyer Book Around
This is an awsome book with tons of great pictures or various Breyer Models and descriptions. This book is a MUST for any breyer collector as it has tons of information and values on each model and also colour variations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Figurines    7. New Jersey    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Toy horses    10. Toys   

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Wonderful Wealth of Knowledge
This book is a must have for anyone, novice or expert!I was looking for something that would educate me in my new "hobby" of gem collecting and ran across this valuable book.It contains sections from how to purchase great diamonds to colored gemstones (my favorites!).The first part of the book deals with examining stones, how to hold the stone when examining it, using a loupe (those round magnifying glass-type things that are used by jewlers), identifying the parts of a gem (yes, there are parts of gem such as a table, a girdle, a crown, a pavilion and a cutlet) , and the different cuts of stones (round, trilliant, pear, Marquise, oval, emerald, etc.).The second part of the book deals exclusively about diamonds, the importance of the cut and proportion, body color and grades, faulty cuts, girdle faults, popular and nonpopular shapes, desirable colors, diamond flaws, clarity and how it's determined, V, VV, S, I explained,weight, spotting frauds, and comparing diamond prices.Section 3 is about colored gemstones, determing value, gemstone treatment, fraud, purchasing colored gems, and pearls.Part 4 is about Design and Style and offers important advice before buying.Part 6, the final chapter, offers important advice after you purchase a gemstone.There's even a section that gives retail prices, by carat,on each type of gemstone!Lots of important diagrams too!My next book to purchase that will compliment this book is Gem Identificatin Made Easy by Antoinette Matlins and A.C. Bonanno.This book will explain how to use pocket, portable and laboratory instruments to identify diamonds and colored gems! Yeah, baby!No more guessing!

Perfect Starter Guide
This book is exactly what I needed to substantially increase my knowledge of colored gemstones.It contains several 4 to 5 page sections of colored gemstone pictures with identification and a very informative section that gives general price per carat ranges for a large variety of gems.I've just added loose gemstones to my retail stock and I've referred to this guide so often that I know many of the page numbers by heart.

Book pays for itself many times over
One thing that retail jewelers count on is that the public is unwilling to do its homework.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Jewelry    5. Precious stones    6. Purchasing    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Consumer guides & advice    9. History Of Art / Art & Design Styles   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Coins, Currency & Medals    6. Numismatics    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Canada    9. Coins, banknotes, medals, seals, numismatics    10. Mexico    11. Reference works    12. USA   

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Well worth the wait
This is a great book. I've collected decoys for several years and I own the previous edition of Collecting Antique Bird Decoys and Duck Calls which is now some 10 years old. No disrespect, but the new edition by Russ Lewis far surpasses the old book. Not only will you find thousands of photos but Lewis, an avid collector himself, provides loads of information on traditonal carvers, factory birds, regional influences throughout North America and much more. The depth and breadth of the work is impressive. Lewis is a university professor, and you can tell that he is an educator at heart. It also helps that he has a soul of a collector. If you collect decoys, bird calls, or simply enjoy the outdoors you'll love this book. I'll bet my Red-breasted Merganser decoy on it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Decoys (Hunting)    8. Duck calls    9. Firearms & Weapons    10. Hunting Sports    11. Reference - Price Guides    12. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    13. United States    14. Woodwork - Decoys    15. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    16. Reference works   

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antique guide
very helpful in my work,will be buying new editions as they become availible.tp

FascinatingBook!
Thisisagreatreferencebookforanycollector. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. General    6. Reference - General    7. Antiques & Collectibles / Reference   

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STILL THE STANDARD BUT NOT WITHOUT ITS WEAKNESSES
It's been almost 30 years since I bought my first overstreet Guide way back in 1977 featuring a Porky Pig cover by legendary Dondald Duck artist Cark Barks.While the Overstreet Guide remains the gold standard for comic book price guides, it is now without it's weaknesses.It is certainly the most comprehensive guide listing books from the so-called platinum age to the present and this time including info on books dating back to the 1700's although calling these books "comic books" is a bit of a stretch.
Simply the best!
This book is the industry standard for pricing comics.Additionally, it contains a good amount of info on grading, history, CGC and more.

Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 35

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Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Bibliography    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Comic books, strips, etc.    8. Comics    9. Consumer Guides    10. Graphic Satire And Humor    11. Prices    12. Reference - Price Guides    13. Antiques & Collectibles / Comics   

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Great quick reference book for boys series books of the past
There are plenty of FULL COLOR book cover photos here to help you in collecting boys series books from the past. This includes cover variations of every Hardy Boys book published between 1927 and 1980. Tom Swift Jr., Chip Hilton, & Mark Tidd are also well represented. John has done it again!!!
Another great book from John Axe!!I wouldn't want to be without my The Secret of Collecting Girls' Series Books by John, and now he has given us another great gift in All About Collecting Boys' Series Books.This book is packed with information about some of the most poplar boys series including the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, Ted Scott, and more.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Bibliography    5. Books    6. Children's books    7. Children's literature in serie    8. Children's literature in series    9. Collectors and collecting    10. Publishing    11. Reference - Price Guides    12. United States    13. Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter   

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Buy Both Books!
This is Volume 2 of a two-book set. It has new performance evaluations and different upgrade and function tips... the first volume also has much more information about ammo and the basic function of the 1911... you really need both books to get all the information.
Not what I had hoped for...
Upon receiving the book, the first thing I noticed was the cover as advertised on the internet is different from the actual book.OK, I can live with that.However, as I read the book, I found that It just doesn't live up to its subtitle; "A Complete Look At The Use, Care & Repair The 1911 Pistol".In my opinion, it speaks more to Gunsmiths, and people already in the know, so to speak, than it does to someone interested in learning about the 1911-A1 pistol.
Left me feeling wanting.........
Somehow, if I had spent the time reading the book a little before purchasing, I wouldn't have bought it.He talks extensively about competition rigs, rules, etc. which I had no interest in. I have yet to see a gun rag writer talk honestly about guns. Ever see a bad review in ANY of the gun magazines? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Automatic pistols    3. Firearms & Weapons    4. Reference - General    5. Shooting    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    9. Small firearms, guns & other equipment   

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Blade Guide an excellent buy
This book covers everything from old factory made folders to custom knives and their makers. It is a very useful book for finding old knives in one place.

A slightly better effort.
This is the latest effort from the same folks who destroyed "Levines Guide to Knives and Their Values"by publishing the emasculated 5th edition.This effort is a step up, albeit a small one and from a position pretty low on the ladder.The format of the book has been improved, with clear page numbers and reformatted data tables, but most of the photos are the same and the text is still the same as that in Levines 4th edition.The listing of knife markings and manufacturers is pretty good with lots of additions, but still missing the quality ratings of the manufacturers.Pricing examples for individual examples of knives have been updated.Some sections are unchanged from data displayed in Levine's 4th edition.The process for valuing a a pocket knife has been improved? to one taking 4 pages to explain and it is hidden in the middle of the volume and not listed in the Table of Contents.MY guess is that somebody wasn't too proud of the effortor process.In Levine's 4th edition the process is explained using 1/2 a page inside the back cover.I bought it because I thought it was a real update to Levine's 4th edition, but I'm disappointed to find in most areas it is not and definitely not worth the expense if your copy of Levine's 4th edition is still in one piece.Just one man's opinion. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Firearms & Weapons    8. Knives    9. Reference - General    10. Reference - Price Guides   

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Terrible Reference Book
This book is a wast of time.There are marks with no explanations and explanations with no marks.The book skips sequences almost like there are pages missing.Trying to use this book in dating a piece is hopeless. 1100 Marks on foreign pottery & porcelain
Very good if your looking for very old marks

Worthwhile for older markings
This book has a terrific layout.The right page has 50 or more markings while the left page lists easily referenced details.Unfortunately, the details can be sketchy.For example, (one listing) Paris, some factory,Charles Phillipe or (another listing) Sceaux? or Bourg la Reine?Doubtful.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Porcelain & China    2. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Pottery & Ceramics    5. Antiques    6. Antiques & Collectibles    7. Artists' marks    8. Catalogs    9. Collectibles    10. Collectors and collecting    11. Porcelain & China    12. Reference - Price Guides   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Automotive    4. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    5. Catalogs    6. Collectibles    7. Petroleum industry and trade    8. Reference - General    9. Service stations    10. United States    11. Antiques & Collectables   

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Decent General Catalog
As standard catalogs go, the Scott series is fine for most people. There are still some questionable decisions on the numbering system, but that has always been true with Scott. And I still can't fully accept their decision to list "semi-postal" issues in a seperate section. Also, don't expect to find detailed listings of varieties. Anyone who is interested in a specific country (or topic) will already know to look for one of the specialised catalogs covering that area. A major improvement is the addition of color images throughout the series. This makes identification easier if the stamp is illustrated, but given the flood of issues over the past few decades, chances are that you'll still have to look to the design descriptions to track things down. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. General    6. Philately    7. Reference    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Stamps   

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Love the layout
He went through a lot of trouble to get actual color pictures of the pottery and porcelain along with the marks.I have a lot of books on marks but I always consult this book first because it will show the type of pottery made by a potter along with the marks.I really like it and wish he would do a second edition.It does not include histories or other detail of the potters.
One of those "keystone" books for your library.
If you need a history of each pottery manufacturer, this book is not for you.The author cuts right to the chase and gives us what we need -- an authoritative directory of makers' marks.He provides a photograph of the mark and right next to it an illustration of a typical product of the factory.Although in some cases experts might quibble about what is "typical" the result is an incredible cumulative reference source.Dating has been derived from Kovel, Lehner and other reputable sources.The marks are arranged alphabetically, which is about as user-friendly as this sort of tool gets.Add to this good indices, and we have a reference tool that no museum, collector or dealer should be ashamed to own. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Marks    5. Porcelain    6. Porcelain & China    7. Potters    8. Pottery    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Registers   

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Best introduction to Japanese antiques in print
If you love Japanese antiques, you cannot live without this survey, with superb photography, spectacular taste, ecclectic choice, and scholarly background by the editor of Daruma magazine. I actually buy extra copies for my friends. I buy a new copy when mine starts to get worn. What more can be said?

lavish, comprehensive, informative antique guide
This is not your typical collector's handbook listing objects and possibly briefly describing them and listing going prices. This coffee-table quality book with the title "Collecting Japanese Antiques" is a survey of Japanese art works and cultural items with sections of advice for collectors. The historical and cultural background on the different items favors what would be of interest to collectors. But it is also informative and relevant simply for its artistic, historical, and cultural material. Readers looking for concentrated information on Japanese art and culture accompanied by attractive color photographs would find this work exceptionally suitable. For the collectors it is meant for particularly, there's sections on "Tides and Trends in Collecting," guidance in developing collections of certain items (e. g., baskets), lists of artists, notable regions and schools for certain antiques, and especially desirable objects in certain categories. Seton also moves to the technical subjects of materials, production, and workmanship which are important for collectors not only in appreciating items and assessing their value, but in making a preliminary decision about their age and authenticity. Among Seton's 13 categories of antiques are screens and scrolls, ceramics, furniture, sculpture and metalwork, dolls, and tea ceremony utensils. Seton has lived in Japan since 1972, where he currently teaches Japanese art and poetry. In 1993, he founded the quarterly magazine "Daruma" to cover Japanese art and antiques; which he still edits. "Collecting Japanese Antiques" is a work any collector or lover of Japanese art and antique objects will want for sound education and easy reference, and at times for enjoyably looking at the numerous color photos of the varied Japanese objects.
Best Book About Japanese Antiques
This book is a real treasure. If you buy just one book about Japanese art and antiques, this is it. Its presentation, descriptions and explanations are excellent. Reading this book is learning and pleasure at the same time.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Art    4. Art & Art Instruction    5. Art, Japanese    6. Collecting    7. Reference - General    8. Antiques & Collectables    9. Japan   

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Catalogs    7. Glass & Glassware    8. History    9. Pattern glass    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. United States    12. Decorative arts & crafts   

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Good but not the best ......
This is a comprehensive, well illustrated guide.Like all guides of this sort, it can't cover everything.If you have a particular interest in a specific field then this book will not work for you (e.g. if you collect Silver E.P. from the 30's this book covers off on one manufacturer well).If you want a general price guide, can draw inferences from items of a similar age, quality, style and market this book helps.
Pretty pictures, but not much helpful advice
This book has hundreds of very impressive photos of specific items, noting their defects, markings, and value.However, unless you happened to run across the exact same item, the information is next to useless.While it is interesting to see an unusual art deco lamp, I'd be more interested in meatier topics, such as (1) how prevalent is art deco?; how hard to find?; (2) what should you be looking for in an art deco piece?; (3) what are the trends? Is this passe? Up-and-coming?Likewise depression glass, Shaker furniture, Americana, and old toys.Instead of a pretty coffee table book, I'd appreciate the value of the author's experienced guidance much more ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Reference - General    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Antiques & Collectibles / Reference   

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Umbrella Girl Silk Carpet
I have one and will give you information on the Hummel Silk Carpet.(The Book lacks this information)
Most Precise and Knowledgeable Hummel BIBLE on the Market
I have all, since the first publication, of Robert Miller's Price Guide to MI Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures and More. Hummels are Great!
This book is very well illustrated, well layed-out, easy to use, and the pictures are very beautiful. It's full of information, explains more than I expected, and it is a MUST for Hummel collectors. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. Dolls    7. Figurines    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Philately    7. Postage stamps    8. Postage-stamps    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Stamps