Anyone interested in antiques, whether collector or dealer, will find this guide fascinating and helpful' - The Antique Trader Weekly In the highly volatile and uncertain market for antiques, art and collectables it is important to have an up-to-date source of information - this book, now in its twenty-fifth edition, provides just that. The format provides an accurate market value of items sold at auction throughout a twelve month period. Entries are keyed to the auction gallery where an item was sold and the state abbreviation, to allow for regional price variations across the country. This guide is recognized as one of the most authoritative and up-to-date references on the market. Dorothy Hammond is among America's foremost authorities on antiques and collectables. Her writing career has spanned over three decades, beginning in 1970 and her first pictorial price guide was published in 1977.