Warman's Star Wars Field Guide

Warman's Star Wars Field Guide
Author: Stuart Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2005-03-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440226229

Star Wars memorabilia and collecting will be hotter than ever with the newest movie release in May of 2005. Collectors will be wild for Warman's Star Wars Field Guide, with coverage of 300 of the most popular and rare Star Wars collectibles on the market! This handy, portable guide can easily go with collectors to flea markets, auctions, conventions and anywhere else their quest for Star Wars collectibles leads them. Featuring more than 300 full color, detailed photos and illustrations of action figures, playsets, vehicles and more, with descriptions and today's market values for each, this guide is perfect for the collector on the go!

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 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 PEZ Field Guide

Warman's PEZ Field Guide
Author: Shawn Peterson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2009-07-27
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219370

The take-it-with-you collecting resource... Warman's PEZ Field Guide At last, a guide you can really carry along to flea markets, garage sales and shows containing hundreds of photos to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. • 550 photos of collectible PEZ dispensers • Up-to-date pricing • PEZ history, collecting advice and an illustrated gloassary • A list of resources and conventions

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 Toys Field Guide

Warman's Toys Field Guide
Author: Karen Obrien
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2004-06-23
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780873498173

This portable pocket-sized, take-anywhere, field guide is the perfect remedy for toy collectors suffering from purchasing duplicates, taking too long in deciding whether to purchase or not missing out on valuable deals, and especially those suffering from misidentification. &break;&break;Proven to ease the ailments of collectors, buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts alike, Warman's Toys Field Guide contains over 500 power-packed pages showcasing popular collectible brands from Barbie to Hot Wheels and G.I. Joe, as well as Die-Cast and Star Wars. After receiving a full dosage of expert advice and pricing information, collectors will confidently secure on-the-spot deals, knowing what to collect, how to collect, and where to collect. &break;&break;Correctly identifying everything from action figures to view masters becomes a snap at shows, antique shops, auctions, estate sales, as well as flea markets with this easy-to-use reference packing more than 500 full-color photographs.

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.

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.

Warman's Action Figures Field Guide

Warman's Action Figures Field Guide
Author: Mark Bellomo
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-09-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896894204

From G.I. Joe to the X-Men nothing has fueled more hours of childhood fun that action figures, but the excitement of action figures also drives one of the largest growing areas in toy collecting. This pocket-sized guide with its 250+ stunning color photos and up-to-date values gives collectors a handy and reliable resource. This action-packed field guide: &break;&break;Offers collectors looking to buy or sell in the more than 110,000 online action figure auctions easy access to identification and value information &break;&break;Provides collectors with detailed color photos, identifying descriptions and history on some of the great action figure toys &break;&break;Allows experienced collectors to easily introduce their favorite hobby to would-be collectors &break;&break;Just like the action figures, there's nothing small about the details collectors will find in this reference.

Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide

Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide
Author: Maurice D. Wozniak
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2014-10-13
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440242011

Featuring more than 1,000 color pictures and current pricing, this dynamic field guide is the most complete and compact guide to U.S. stamps on the market.