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Fresh from his world record attempt at the legendary Brooklands motor racing circuit, in which the Toy Stories team built a 2.7-mile circuit entirely out of Scalextric track, James May...

The incredible story of the creation of a continent-our continent- from the acclaimed author of The Last Volcano and Mask of the Sun. The immense scale of geologic time is...

This is the story of a Morris Minor 1000 Saloon. The date of its first registration was April 24, 1964, and its engine cylinder capacity is 1,098. It is now...

More than 100 years ago the brothers Adolf ("Adi") and Rudolf Dassler made their first pair of sports shoes. Hundreds of groundbreaking designs, epic moments, and star-studded collabs later, this...

These beautifully illustrated surveys of the most coveted antiques and collectibles introduce the beginner to the lavish world of antique treasures and are comprehensive enough to afford valuable information to...

This book shows how a discriminating eye can uncover an assortment of practical and decorative finds at antique shops and flea markets, and offers creative ways to adapt them to...

Reproduction of rare catalog features over 1,000 late-Victorian articles of wearing apparel and domestic goods: elegant cashmere suits for ladies, cutaways for men, children's clothing, textiles, carriage robes, fashionable millinery,...

Exquisite, timeless and enduring, Rolex is one of the most recognizable and sought-after luxury watch brands in the world. Established in 1905, the British-founded Swiss designer and manufacturer, Rolex, revolutionized...

Celebrates the earliest history of the Islamic world's great textile traditions through fifty beautiful carpets and fragments. A wave of these beautiful textiles has reached the West since the turn...

The House of Habsburg was one of the wealthiest and most politically influential dynasties in Europe, and many of its members were also great collectors and patrons of the arts....

The book titled Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons by the author . This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

A lovingly illustrated celebration of the Venetian art of "cristallo" focuses on this remarkable glasswork produced in five countries during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, using essays and photographs to...

The riveting exploits of a fighter aircraft - and an underrated aerial hero of the Second World War The Hawker Hurricane was flying on the outbreak of war in 1939....

Ranging through Turkey, Persia, India, Spain, England, France and America, this volume includes the finest types of each carpet, from both museums and private collections. The text contains discussions of...

This book is the first comprehensive study of the monetary history of one of the major coin-producing states of the Hellenistic and Roman Aegean. It analyzes the Classical, Hellenistic, and...

Show your bestie why they're a total regulation hottie with this officially licensed fill-in-the-blank book inspired by the beloved early aughts comedy, Mean Girls. Are you still trying to make...

'I love this book. It is wise, funny, surprising, touching, and wonderful company.' Jonathan Safran Foer 'A comic and poignant memoir about growing up in the suburbs, fandom, stalking Ronnie...

A spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpets Beautiful, sensuous, and enigmatic, great carpets follow power. Emperors, shahs, sultans and samurai crave them...

A spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpets Beautiful, sensuous, and enigmatic, great carpets follow power. Emperors, shahs, sultans and samurai crave them...

Communications between amateur radio (AKA ham radio) operators and citizen band stations have been crowding the world's electromagnetic spectrum since its invention in the early 20th century. Millions of operators...

My Cool Campervan celebrates a new wave of interest in modern-retro campervans. Join Jane Field-Lewis and Chris Haddon as they set off on a 3500-mile trip to locate campervans and...

The Victorian era (1837-1901) produced a tremendous outpouring of beautifully designed objects for domestic use - from finely crafted, handmade decorative art pieces to humble, machine-made household tools. This album...

For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage. The...

How to select, restore, and exhibit vintage and new rocking horses is shown in vivid color. More than one hundred intricately-carved and painted varieties are showcased from around the world....

By awarding the European post monopoly to the Thurn & Taxis family 500 years ago, a truly continental postal service was born. Moreover, 1516 also saw the early birth of...

Paris insiders know the best place to go for inspiration is not the Louvre, and the best place to go to buy something fabuleux is not the Boulevard St. Germain:...

Vintage gun expert Diggory Hadoke (author of Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot and The British Boxlock Gun and Rifle) has now produced an accessible work on the subject for...

Hornby can trace its roots back to the very start of the 20th century and has since become one of the most iconic names in toy manufacturing, whose toys have...

Few jewelry designers of the 20th century had the flair and creativity of Fulco di Verdura (full name Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura). His fascinating career took him...

A rich pictorial of historic, antique and collectable teddy bears. A 'must have' for teddy bear collectors or anyone who had a special bear as a childhood friend. Here is...

The Jewelry Book is a deep dive into the designers, creative houses, artists, collectors, and style icons from around the world who have produced and inspired the most memorable designs...

The book titled Understanding Antiques by the author Lucilla Watson. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

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 book titled Caring for Your Cherished Possessions by the author Mary Kerney Levenstein. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The core of this encyclopedia is an illustrated catalogue containing colour photographs of over 500 teddy bears. A 24-page directory charts the manufacturing history of teddy bears and comprehensive address...

The first book to exclusively present Cleto Munari's latest creations in the field of the applied arts: a unique collection of art carpets. Cleto Munari was born in Gorizia and...

With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches, this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's finest watchmakers and its timepieces. Since its founding in 1845,...

The most comprehensive book available on Royal Doulton ceramic character and toby jugs. Lavishly illustrated with 1,760 large photos of more than 800 separate jugs and derivatives. Includes photos of...

For centuries, fans have been used to keep cool, hide behind and even communicate. Made from a variety of different materials in innumerable styles, from simple utilitarian fan to the...

Throughout history, pearls have been treasured for their beauty wherever they've been found -- from China to the Persian Gulf to Mexico and beyond. Before the creation of cultured pearls,...

Dedicated to one of the most ancient crafts of the world, this book leads its reader through the history of the tribal rug. Featured content ranges from the oldest complete...

The first-ever history of an innovative recreational and commercial trailer designed and built by engineering and aviation pioneer and icon Glenn H. Curtiss The complete history of the Curtiss Aerocar,...

In 1935, 6.8 million farmers operated across the United States, having built barns to shelter their livestock and store their harvest. These types of barns were built based on the...

Larry Johnson, the world's leading cat photographer and portraitist, shares over 180 of his exquisite images with delightful stories about cat show cats. Larry Johnson is the world's leading cat...

A finely illustrated survey of modern dress watches that presents how this genre has evolved. It is aimed at discerning readers who love fine mechanical formal timepieces. In the world...

The book titled Treasures of Chatsworth: A Private View by the author The Duchess of Devonshire. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The book titled The Concise Marks and Monograms on Pottery and Porcelain by the author William Chaffers. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this...