Antiques & Collectibles

The Kentucky rifle has become a famous part of the history of American development, and here is the story of its own development. The people of the isolated mountain valleys of Appalachia tell how they make and use the Kentucky and related firearms and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602393578Author Donald de CarleFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Sterling JuvenilePublisher Sterling JuvenileWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Mary Gillick, nee Tutin (1881-1965), is probably best remembered for the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that appeared on UK coins from the beginning of her reign until decimalisation in 1971. This book focuses on her career as a sculptor and medallist -...

No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury watches of enormous prestige and the highest quality. Since the Genevan manufacturer's founding by Hans Wilsdorf in 1908, these precious...

The most common marks found on antique ceramics, 1600s to 1900s, hand-drawn and with identification and dates used. These are the marks that appear in today's market under ordinary conditions. Includes America before 1890, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia,...

This book is a concise history of German stoneware, illustrated with 200 vivid photos, spanning from c.1300 to 1700 AD. German stoneware, high fired, nearly waterproof before light salt glazing, and extremely durable, has been described as "the most...

Welcome to Kitschmasland in a fun and nostalgic look at our infatuation with Christmas holiday decor from the 1950s and through the 1970s. This beautiful revised book covers the gamut of decorations - some whimsical, some beautiful - and a treasure...

Manju netsuke have never been the subject of a book on netsuke. Many books ignore them completely and it is hoped that this catalogue will throw light on the differences between the manju and other better-known types of netsuke. Dr. Barnett was one of a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781797207308Author Edward Brooke-HitchingFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Chronicle BooksPublisher Chronicle BooksWeight(grams) 975gDimensions(mm) 249mm...

This book provides the best study of Art and Crafts style jewelry and metalwork to date. Devised late in the 19th century as a reaction to industrialized manufacturing, the Arts and Crafts movement stressed naturalistic materials, designs and techniques...

Provides concrete strategies for designing for devised productions that haven't yet been collected in one resource.Offers lessons learned from multiple experiences and perspectives through interviews with working practitioners.Gives step by step...

Vintage clothing is a part of our style history, is an acceptable way to individualize the way we dress, and is an increasingly popular way to "go green." This reference book is an easy-to-use compilation of information for dating menswear garments using...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780903685962Author Ora PinhasFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Richard DennisPublisher Richard DennisWeight(grams) 1380gDimensions(mm) 316mm * 234mm *...

Lampworked and millifiori paperweights have become recognized as little works of art, because their intricate designs challenge the most accomplished glassblowers to be inventive and in full control of molten colored glass. Successful pieces are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781543902563Author Kaye BrowningFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint BookBabyPublisher BookBabyWeight(grams) 353gDimensions(mm) 215mm * 215mm * 7mm

This book brings to the attention of the collecting public nearly 300 transferware items from 1780-1840, including examples of dinner ware, toilet and medical ware, and pieces for food preparation and storage. The exceptional pieces cataloged are...

A New York Times best art book of 2022Traces the history of lace in fashion from its sixteenth-century origins to the present Threads of Power: Lace from the Textilmuseum St. Gallen offers a look at one of the world's finest collections of historical...

Chinese textiles go back thousands of years. The Silk Road was named for the extensive trade in these fine materials. Due to China's size and history of successive wealthy dynasties, a vast amount of textile art is available for study today. Great tombs...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593328606Author Ken PotterFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

"A wonderful trip down memory lane, and a remarkable story of perseverance... The pictures are priceless!" -Richard E. Grey, former chairman and CEO of Tyco "This book chronicles the 'ins' and 'outs' of the everchanging toy industry better than...

"... pieces are beautifully crafted" - Net-a-porter.com Birds of paradise, exotic flowers, the Garden of Eden, Gustav Klimt, Art Nouveau and Les Ballets Russes are sources of inspiration for the fantastic and exclusive oeuvre of Belgian lingerie and...

A dazzling immersion into the universe of Chaumet, the Parisian High Jewellery Maison. The Spirit of Chaumet offers an unparalleled journey into the world of the exclusive Parisian High Jewellery Maison, showcasing its key creations, stylistic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984394098Author Richard HansenFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Goofy Rooster PublishingPublisher Goofy Rooster PublishingWeight(grams)...

Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dyeing, and weaving and finishing linen cloth. 233 color photos and 156 black and white photos and drawings...

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635619058Author James K FoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams) 463g

Switzerland is well-known for its host of remarkable collections of 18th century European porcelain. Exemplary representatives include renowned collectors such as Dr Albert Kocher and Dr Marcel Nyffeler. A number of these magnificent collections...

An overview of the history of the Swiss wristwatch design in the 20th century. This book portrays the variety of forms and potential styling of cases, dials, and hands via pictures form the trade catalogs of such firms as Omega, Longines, Tavannes-Cyma,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984671809Author Craig ShieldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Clock PressPublisher Clock PressWeight(grams) 263g

Imagine taking a pink plastic handbag to go shopping! The handbags that originated in the 1950s are recurring as popular collectibles today. Over 300 handbags in this newly revised 2nd edition are displayed in color photographs to reveal the beauty of...

For novices and longtime card collectors alike, here are two books in one: a thorough price guide featuring common to extremely rare items, and a well-researched history of playing cards and games. A wealth of mythology, literature, and history is found...

This book is a precious small volume on precious small boxes. Most of them were used to hold snuff, powdered tobacco, and were meant to be looked and admired from a close-up. These miniature masterpieces were a key accessory for every stylish man and...

The world's first operational jet fighter in its variety of types.About the AuthorHeinrich Hecht (www.heinrichhecht.de) has ranked among the world's most renowned sailing photographers for more than twenty years. He uses a 17 x 6 panoramic camera with a...

Over 500 crisp color photos display the wide range of cameras produced from the earliest days of photography to the rise of the digital age. The informative text provides a history of cameras, organized into chapters by various camera types, including...

With over 1400 images and thorough text, this book provides new research on the Webley RIC, MP, and No. 5 revolvers, revealing examples never before seen in print. Includes new information on Webleys purchased by police agencies prior to the RIC models...

Meet the lovable teddy bears and toys produced by the famous Gebru**der Bing toy company. This engaging text is illustrated with 372 enchanting color photographs. Once among the world's premier toy companies, Bing manufactured teddy bears of many sizes...

This is a comprehensive look at decorative walking sticks, including their use, history, and craftsmanship. Stoeber explores the rise and fall of the cane industry. A chapter on materials familiarizes the reader with the wide range of canes available...

The Watlington Hoard was discovered in southern Oxfordshire in 2015 by a metal-detectorist, and acquired by the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford in 2017. A nationally-important find of coinage and metalwork, and the first major Viking-Age hoard from the county,...

Hundreds of beautiful color pictures and recently-discovered, important information give this new study of 19th and 20th century Japanese porcelain a most refreshing approach. Visual comparisons of the major styles can be made even by the beginning...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627310116Author Adam ParfrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Feral House,U.S.Publisher Feral House,U.S.Weight(grams) 1187g