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All knowledge, the cosmos arranged on shelves, in cupboards, or hanging from the ceiling, 'infinite riches in a little room' - such were the cabinets of curiosities of the 17th century. This survey, now available in a compact edition, traces the amazing...

This stunning and powerfully relevant book tells the history of Antarctica through 100 varied and fascinating objects drawn from collections around the world. Retracing the history of Antarctica through 100 varied and fascinating objects drawn from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785623028Author Marc RobertsFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint Gomer PressPublisher Gomer Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648914904Author HowexpertFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint HowexpertPublisher HowexpertWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 9mm

The fountain pen as we know it today developed over thousands of years, from the simple stylus used for cutting marks into clay tablets, to the brush, through the reed, the quill and the steel-nib dip pen, and finally to the self-contained fountain pen. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486451053Author Chas HecklingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint 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 9781648914539Author Charlotte HopkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Hot MethodsPublisher Hot MethodsWeight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

The Book of Fountain Pens and Pencils illustrates and describes over 700 never before illustrated pens and pencils. This companion book to Fountain Pens and Pencils: The Golden Age of Writing Instruments will excite collectors and dealers, while...

From the simple shell beads worn by Palaeolithic hunters to the splendour of Renaissance gold work and the sumptuousness of Art Nouveau enamels, here is a fascinating and informative guide to the development of Western jewelry - concluding with the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486249049Author Maurice DufreNeFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

"This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles." Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide Do you love to...

Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch's value is of as much...

Elvis Presley wears another crown besides the King of Rock 'N' Roll--he also is the King of Collectibility. Nearly a quarter century after his death, items bearing Elvis's name and likeness are in hot demand. In this comprehensive book, renowned Elvis...

In September 1847 coloured squares of paper were stuck to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No-one at the party would have guessed that the envelopes bearing these stamps would one...

A fascinating record of how London and Londoners were shaped by nearly 700 years of public executions. More frequent in London than in any other city or town in Britain, these morbid spectacles often attracted tens of thousands of onlookers at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780903685566Author Tom TylerFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Richard DennisPublisher Richard DennisWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 309mm * 236mm * 15mm

The rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is explored in this sweeping survey. Breathtakingly pure colors, with their ethereal glow, immediately capture your attention. Did you know that color television is a result of the study of fluorescing...

In his newest book, silver expert Richard Osterberg guides readers on a colorful, yet practical tour of fine antique silver. The book's first part deals with silver flatware made circa 1875-1885, with a broad representation of patterns and forms. Next, a...

The Kovels are the most trusted source for both the casual and expert collector. With 12,500 actual prices and 3,150 full-color photographs, the guide also features exceptionally well-organized, wide-ranging, and up-to-the-minute information, and...

The Ashmolean's collection of European stringed instruments is not large but it is very famous. Several of the instruments in the Ashmolean are among the rarest and most beautiful of their kind and most are, in some way, exceptional. The collection was...

Paperweights that were made in Scotland from 1835 to the present are a wonderful part of glass history. In this beautiful book, Scottish paperweights are displayed in nearly 400 full-color photographs together with a discussion of the major weight-makers...

Craft is at the very heart of British identity, from stained-glass windows in country churches to the Enid Blyton charm of thatched houses; from Harris Tweed (R) (famously poached by Coco Chanel) to the ceremonial livery worn by horses at Buckingham...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788562022456Author EnochFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Iap - Information Age Pub. Inc.Publisher Iap - Information Age Pub. Inc.Weight(grams)...

The Smurfs, those blue creatures that so captivated the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, have been around since 1958. They were born in Brussels and came to the American market in 1979. From their mushroom houses in the medieval forest,...

'A wonderful gallery of period items related to the Titanic and Olympic, presented and shared by some of the top researchers and collectors in the field. Many of these items are quite rare or unique, and are not often seen by the general public.' - Bill...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988192522Author Chris WoodyardFormat PaperbackPage Count 360Imprint Kestrel Publications (OH)Publisher Kestrel Publications (OH)Weight(grams)...

Some of the oldest implements in the world are those that have been used by land cultivation. Many garden tools are universal in use, like the rake, scythe, slasher, spade and saw, and much estate management of the past, before mechanization, was...

What do thousands of kids, makers, poets, artists, steampunks, hipsters, activists and musicians have in common? They love typewriters-the magical, mechanical contraptions that are enjoying a surprising second life in the 21st century, striking a blow...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486849133Author Sears, Roebuck And Co.Format PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

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'Downright fascinating...indispensable reading' Daily Telegraph'Nicholas Foulkes' excellent...book is beautifully illustrated. Captivating' Daily Mail For more than 25,000 years, humanity has sought to understand and measure the passing of time, in the...

Extensive information and color photos present all the Hot Wheels die cast vehicles that Mattel, Inc. made from 1968 to 1999. Collecting Hot Wheels continues to grow as a popular hobby. In this revised and expanded edition, over 240 color pictures...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780943763538Author Anna M. MillerFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Gemstone PressPublisher Gemstone PressWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 215mm *...

An inspiring compendium of idiosyncratic interiors assembled around eclectic collections of objects with life and history The once rarefied world of antiques is bursting open thanks to a new generation of collectors. The New Antiquarians features...

This new edition of the classic reference is enhanced with hundreds of new color photographs depicting a wide array of collectors' treasures. Victorian hatpins, required to fasten large hats, and the holders used to store them when not in use, are...

The most comprehensive book on preserving every type of collectible -- from the sentimental to the valuable -- from the Smithsonian's Senior Conservator. For both the serious collector and the sometimes sentimentalist, Saving Stuff explains -- in plain...

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...

The National Trust owns and cares for the most important, varied and valuable collection of antiques in Britain. From Rubens paintings to Paul McCartney's bedroom paraphenalia, its enormous range is unequalled and many of these antiques are still housed...

Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the ages. They range from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486296982Author Carol Belanger GraftonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...