Warman's Handbags Field Guide

Warman's Handbags Field Guide
Author: Abigail Rutherford
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2009-08-27
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219400

When looking for that perfect vintage purse or for the times when your antiquing adventures surprise you with that rare find, make sure you have this handy little guide along to make on-the-spot identification and appraisals. Abigail Rutherford, Director of Vintage Couture and Accessories for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago, takes you on a spree through the history of handbags, and offers up-to-date pricing for categories like: • Architectural • Evening and Exotic • Iconic and Pop Art/Novelty • Timeless Titans of handbag design Small in size, yet packed with photos, pricing and collecting tips.

Warman's Lunch Boxes Field Guide

Warman's Lunch Boxes Field Guide
Author: Joe Soucy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2008-10-27
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219230

You can't help but relive fond memories of childhood when you spend time with this celebration of meal-time nostalgia. Explore photos and learn about collector prices for metal lunch boxes, many including bottles, from the early 1950s to the more modern reincarnations of the 1980s. Enjoy an overview of this hip collectible arena from the author, a man who's accumulated every lunch box of every type ever made.

Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide

Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide
Author: Ellen Schroy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2010-06-21
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440215170

At last, a field guide that is truly a "pocket guide." Measuring in at only 4-1/4 X 5-1/4 inches, this is a book that fits easily into any handbag, purse, backpack or...pocket! Compact in size, but packing a real wallop of identification information, this Depression glass guide includes over 500 photos & illustrations and accurate pricing for each of the 300 pieces included. Covers more than 100 different patterns, from Adam to Windsor, and includes color variations for most pieces. At the back of the book, readers will find a quick guide to patterns, and a cross-index of names, making on-the-spot identification a breeze. Both beginning and experienced collectors will treasure this take-along guide!

Warman's Fishing Lures Field Guide

Warman's Fishing Lures Field Guide
Author: Rob Pavey
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2006-07-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896893610

This is the perfect lure guide for any collector. It fits nicely in a corner shirt pocket, or pants pocket to help collectors quickly and accurate identify 1,000+ old fishing lures. Listings for top lure companies such as Heddon, Shakespeare, Creek Chub, Pflueger, Paw Paw and South Bend include up-to-date prices, and detailed descriptions featuring size and color of lures. Readers will also discover valuable tips for expanding collections, and getting the most fun out of the hobby. This small, yet informative guide gives readers: &break;&break;500+ color photographs of in-demand lures &break;&break;Access to critical collecting information from the leading lure companies &break;&break;Pocked-sized fun for a great price &break;&break;Fishing fanatics and the people who love them will love this handy, fact-packed guide.

U.S. Coins & Currency, Warman's Companion

U.S. Coins & Currency, Warman's Companion
Author: Allen G. Berman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-07-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219303

This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.

Warman's Modernism Furniture and Acessories

Warman's Modernism Furniture and Acessories
Author: Noah Fleisher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2009-07-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219354

The cool designs, sleek lines and fashion-forward forms of the open and optimistic feel of the modernism furniture and design is as reflective of attitude as it is ingenuity. The enthusiasm and boundless hope of post-War 1950s America, not unlike our country’s current eagerness for a shot of optimism, is represented in the pages of this beautifully illustrated, inspiring, and informative book. Warman’s Modernism Furniture & Accessories features the furniture and designs that emerged during the prime of the movement, between 1945 and 1985. The collection of 1,000 rich and robust color photos, real-world auction prices and extensive descriptions make this a fundamental reference for anyone with an interest in modernism furniture.

Warman's Depression Glass

Warman's Depression Glass
Author: Ellen Schroy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 669
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219338

Once an inexpensive gift often given away, Depression glass is one of today's most sought after collectible. This essential guide gives collectors current market values for more than 10,000 items that often carry sentimental, as well as financial value. This comprehensive guide delivers double the photos as previous editions, as the most specific identification process of any guide on the market today. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find: • 1,000 detailed color photos and lien drawings of 170 patterns help with identification and pattern recognition • Background information to help collectors to savvy sellers and buyers in the more than 7,000 daily eBay auctions devoted to Depression glass • A library showcasing the evolution of plate shapes over the years

Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life

Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life
Author: Charles Harper
Publisher: Chronicle Chroma
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781736478301

This reprint of this super popular title has been published in various formats. This medium-size format has been the bestselling version and has now been out of print for several years. There is a dedicated fan base of fervent Charley Harper fans and a new audience waiting to discover his work for themselves and to gift it to others.

McCoy Pottery, Warman's Companion

McCoy Pottery, Warman's Companion
Author: Mark F. Moran
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2009-04-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 144021929X

This edition of McCoy contains essential identifying details and descriptions for everything from McCoy-made cookie jars and crocks to planters, vases and flower pots. The compact size provides access to facts and photos for inspection during auctions, shows, estate sales, flea markets, without being too cumbersome to tote. Inside the pages of this go-to-guide is an impressive collection of vibrant color photos, updated prices, makers marks, company history, and market trends.

The Best Ever Ring Bearer

The Best Ever Ring Bearer
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781402238185

For the best ring bearer ever... A great gift for the most awesome boy in the bridal party, The Best Ever Ring Bearer takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Wear a special suit, help the bride and groom, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun The perfect gift for future ring bearers to understand the duties and imprtance of their job on the special day (along with how much fun they will have ), this is a wonderful keepsake that little boys will be able to keep with them forever.