Antiques & Collectibles

Dealing with a complicated watch used to be a rare job for the watch repairer, but with the popularity of the automatic, it is almost commonplace. Furthermore, the increased interest in calendar work, alarm watches, and chronographs will undoubtedly...

Founded in 1780 in Paris, Chaumet quickly made history by becoming the official jeweller to Empress Josephine, soon turning the house into the most sought-after jeweller in Europe with a loyal and prestigious clientele, from empresses and queens to...

Lledo is now over ten years old, and its wonderful products are numerous and interesting enough to fill a wonderful new book by America's foremost authority. Matchbox Toy co-founder Jack Odell founded the Lledo Company (his name spelled backwards) and...

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This one-stop practical book guides you to run a wide range of music therapy groups with pre-school and primary aged children with additional needs. Gain understanding on how to adapt and improvise to ensure that the group meets the individual child's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591848004Author Zac BissonnetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 241g

The Ruskin Pottery operated from around 1898 to 1935. Founded by William Howson Taylor and his father Edward (Superintendent of the Birmingham School of Art) the pottery used simple forms and new glaze technologies in contrast to highly decorated...

The legendary Samurai, and the sharp-edged katanas they mastered, are the point of this thrill-seeking guide to drawing swordfights, battle scenes and skirmishes.The Complete Guide to Drawing Dynamic Manga Sword Fighters provides a highly detailed series...

It is now over four decades since the famed archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones first appeared on our screens in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The creation of George Lucas, it borrowed heavily from the Saturday morning cinema serials of the 1930s and...

This fascinating book starts with the basics, going back to the days of muzzle loading before considering the various attempts made over the centuries to improve the bullet. It moves on to examine the development of the cartridge right up to the present...

The Art of Breguet is the complete, illustrated history of the work of Abraham Louis Breguet by the late George Daniels, who has provided a detailed study of Breguet's horological philosophy that explains so many of the misunderstood aspects of his work...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645589198Author Publications International LtdPage Count 192Imprint Publications International, Ltd.Publisher Publications International, Ltd...

Create simple seasonal and holiday doodles using multicolored pens!Want to draw a jack-o'-lantern with a toothy smile? How about a silly Santa out cruising in his sleigh? How to Doodle Year-Round helps you create these sweet and sensational designs-no...

This book introduces the world of Bang & Olufsen, from their futuristic audo and hi-fi systems to their elegant television sets and attractive portable models, which have captivated enthusiasts for the best part of four decades. The small Danish company...

Nevermind, Achtung Baby, Use Your Illusion 1&2 - the 90s saw some classic albums produced by artists such as Nirvana, U2, Gun n' Roses and Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as a resurgence in country music popularized by Shania Twain and Garth Brooks...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910723258Author Diggory HadokeFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 1158g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956209276Author Richard FurnessFormat HardbackPage Count 296Imprint JDF & Associates LtdPublisher JDF & Associates Ltd

Collecting diecast toy cars has become an increasingly popular hobby over the last 25 years. Many of the classic diecast cars of the 1950s and 1960s are now valuable collectors' items, and surviving examples in mint and boxed condition regularly fetch...

Following the success of Jazz Covers, this epic volume of groove assembles over 500 legendary covers from a golden era in Black music. Psychedelia meets Black Power, sexual liberation meets social conscience, and street portraiture meets fantastical...

Retrospectively, we see the time of the 1910s being invaded with the images of the First World War, and yet in the early years of that decade people were focussed on events at home, whether King George V's coronation or the women involved in the...

Richard Juhlin, the world s foremost champagne expert, takes readers on a journey through the history of the beverage, the leading winemakers of Champagne, and the art of tasting. Superbly photographed by Pal Allan, this book depicts breathtaking...

Germany's World War I- and World War II-era submachine guns are all featured in this fully illustrated book. Early Bergmann models are presented first showing their development from the MP18, through to the MP35, followed by discussions of the Schmeisser...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647397555Author Dyan DenapoliFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 203mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486263205Author Sears RoebuckFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914602146Author William ShakespeareFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Chiltern PublishingPublisher Chiltern Publishing

Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers, produced in series 1 through 75 from 1953 to 1969, are presented here in both detailed text listings and over 370 color images. Variations of each vehicle manufactured are detailed,...

How did the advertisers of the past sell magnetic corsets, carbolic smoke balls or even the first televisions? Which celebrities endorsed products? How did innovations in printing techniques and packaging design play a part in the evolution of...

The development of cavalry firearms and the widespread disappearance of armour from the European battlefield saw a decline in the use of the cavalry lance in early modern warfare. However, by 1800 the lance, much changed from its medieval predecessors in...

The name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim. The watches...

Now available for the first time since 2003, The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, how-to designs, tools, and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 1,000...

The incredible true story of Tiger Woods's dramatic return to glory at the 2019 Masters following his humbling and very public personal, physical, and professional setbacks. One publicly imploded marriage. Two car accidents. Eight surgeries. And...

The Michelin (R) Man has been the subject of thousands of advertising and automobilia items around the world for over 100 years, many with exceptional graphic designs. This compendium concentrates on the most outstanding graphic design examples from 1900...

Discover how glass shards are upcycled and recycled into beautiful sea glass and how to hunt for and find it for yourself. This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table. Surveys the history of glass...

One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena. Literary sources tell of the terror it inspired, while archaeological evidence of wounds inflicted is testament to its deadly effect. By...

The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate 'boy's toy' of the 1950s and '60s. Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war...

An astonishing read -- full of corruption, greed, strong drink and stronger language -- that reveals the rotten heart of the global economy - Oliver Bullough, author of MoneylandCrackles along ... they deserve credit for exposing the dark underbelly of...

The Land Rover was a post-war marvel, a vehicle that helped change the face of motoring on and off-road around the world. From its humble beginnings as a temporary stopgap intended to get the Rover Company up and running again, created in a workshop at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312304270Author Brett MilanoFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm)...

French Military Dinky Toys are very collectable and make an excellent standalone collection or addition to a collection of their British counterparts. This book details the Army, Navy and Air Force Dinky Toys made or issued in France with examples...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908567567Author Enchanted Design CoFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Briar Audiobooks LtdPublisher Briar Audiobooks LtdWeight(grams)...