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The history of watches, the watchmaking industry, and the philosophy of time and related topics, presented in easily readable sections. Includes 150+ full-page images of the world's rarest, most coveted,...

The first book to present the amazing swords and armour belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history! In Japanese Swords and Armor , Samurai sword expert Paul Martin...

The Smithsonian Institution is America's largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin,...

"The Complete Guide to 20th Century Antiques" is timely, comprehensive and desirable: a full-colour guide to the fastest-growing area of the antiques trade, using retail prices as a guide to...

This small yet comprehensive book reproduces the commoner marks to be found on British pottery and procelain between 1750 and 1900. It also provides basic information about the pottery and...

Whatever word you'd care to apply to 2022, no one can deny it's been eventful. Russia invaded Ukraine, Boris Johnson resigned, the Queen passed the baton to Charles after a...

A legacy of magical treasures! Since 1997 with the publication of the first book, Harry Potter has cast a spell over millions of Muggles around the world--not the least of...

A concise and in-depth guide to sparkling wines from all around the globe. Andreas Kjorling's updated volume offers an extensive overview of the finest universal sparkling wines, ranging from products...

Jonty's Boot Fair Secrets shows you how to separate the wheat from the chaff. Sometimes the subtlest variation to an item's colour, backstamp or shape can make a big difference...

1400 colour photographs. An invaluable introduction to the different collecting areas, ranging from furniture to ceramics, silver to glass. Eric Knowles describes the items available to the amateur collector and...

The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms. Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around...

An extraordinary volume of the most important luxury watches. From the watch that flew to the moon (Omega Speedmaster), to the smallest calibre with the dimensions of 14 x 4.8...

The international literary icon opens his eclectic closet- Here are photographs of Murakami's extensive and personal T-shirt collection, accompanied by essays that reveal a side of the writer rarely seen...

Diamonds tell stories that are captivating and timeless. On the one hand, they are just stones, pieces of pure carbon with optical properties that make them glitter and sparkle like...

Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential women have been painted, photographed and admired whilst wearing them. Even in the 21st century they are...

"Eeeewww. Fake Barbie clothes." Those four words verbalise the faint disgust yesterday's savvy kids felt when, in the midst of doll play, an inferior, generic, or "clone" dress or top...

When does a carpet transcend the category of interior accessory to become art? This well-illustrated book features 200 carpets found in behind-the scenes tours of amazing homes around the world....

Vol. 1: The Quest for the Perfect Watch (Patek Philippe Collection) Vol. 2: The Emergence of the Portable Timekeeper (Antique Collection) Innovation, exclusivity, and elegance define Patek Philippe, a family-owned...

From two of the world's leading experts on watch collecting, this supremely elegant and informative selection of one hundred watches traces the timepiece's evolution as it highlights unusual, important, and...

A garage with a Porsche is therefore more than just a garage. It is a museum, exhibition space and retreat, a place of passion and love for sports cars. This...

Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a unique collaboration between bestselling author Stephen Ellcock and textile expert Karun Thakar. Together, they share an inspiring vision of the world through the...

Every person who owns a pinball machine, or who is thinking of buying one, will find a wealth of valuable information and step-by-step help in this thorough, updated manual. For...

Beautiful glass scent bottles made in Czechoslovakia during the 1920s and '30s were produced to please a variety of tastes, decors, and pocketbooks. Today, these tiny artistic treasures possess an...

A global journey across 70 years of Corvette history through the personal stories of 70 Vette owners and the expert photography of Mario Brunner. The Chevrolet Corvette recently celebrated its...

One of the best ways to understand the history of golf is to witness the design and evolution of clubs, balls, tees, and accessories. "The Art of Golf Antiques" is...

The dramatic tiered centerpieces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are coming back into favor. Today, the term epergne designates both the tiered, ornate silver and glass centerpieces of the...

From the earliest times, crowns have served as symbols of religious position and as signifiers of rank. Throughout the centuries and from culture to culture, crowns have varied in shape,...

In a 2021 study, McKinsey describes Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) within the watch market as 'the industry's fastest-growing segment'. The trade in pre-owned watches is expected to overtake that in new...

In a 2021 study, McKinsey describes Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) within the watch market as 'the industry's fastest-growing segment'. The trade in pre-owned watches is expected to overtake that in new...

Buying original works of art is no longer the preserve of the wealthy. This book reveals that good quality pieces at reasonable prices are available to buy. In a practical...

Famous Robots and Cyborgs is a high-octane voyage through the history of our metallic friends and foes. Dan Roberts narrates the history, strengths, weaknesses, quirks and foibles of a plethora...

This guide, which is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced collectors, examines what you need to know about collecting British and American books from the late 19th century...

A young rebel named Antoni Norbert Patek de Prawdzic fled war-torn Poland in 1832 and embarked upon a career path that led him to watchmaker Jean-Adrien Philippe, inventor of the...

Step back into the roaring twenties with the iconic American retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. This facsimile of the rare 1923 "Thrift Book of a Nation" catalog embraces the thrift...

In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of...

How to assemble a collection of first-edition fiction.

This book presents complete measured drawings and detailed plans for 20 clocks for the craftsman to make and features designs ranging from period bracket clocks and a traditional long-case to...

Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) was the most famous and most skilled of England's master cabinet-makers. So synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship was he that his name has been given...

A visual history of high-speed trains. Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h....

A visual history of high-speed trains. Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h....

The lively variety of popular jewelry made in the 1940s and 1950s could fill a book, and here it is._x000D_Thousands of examples of costume and semi-precious jewelry from this era...

The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms. Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around...

People have been collecting things for centuries. Whether it's something precious, or simply things that recall childhood memories, collections can turn a hobby into a lifetime obsession. This latest book...

The Teddy Bear Book chronicles the expansion and rise to fame of bears from the major teddy bear manufac turers in Germany, the US and England, as well as those...