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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.

4,500 objects on 415 plates illustrate the remarkable variety of decorative ironwork from Roman times to the first part of the nineteenth century in this inexpensive Dover edition of all...

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...

A lively exploration of Volvo, one of the world's best-loved car brands, with evocative vintage photography and entertaining text that explains why you should want to own one. This iconic...

Meticulously cataloged Star Wars toy collectors' guide covering more than 24,000 items An important addition to collector extraordinaire Geoffrey T. Carlton's collection of Star Wars merchandise guides, this completely revised...

The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device...

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...

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...

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,...

For many centuries, a falling weight has been used as an energy source to drive mechanical clocks. It is a versatile and constant force that has been used to power...

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...

A fully redeveloped edition of volume 1 of the longest produced, most in-depth Star Wars collectibles guide in print, this comprehensive collection provides identification, pricing information, and photos of the...

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,...

The Queen Mother has been a collector all her life. Her family have famous collections, and as Queen Elizabeth she added to the treasures of the Royal Collection. Now at...

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...

This book is a comprehensive guide, which will appeal to anyone with an interest in medal collecting. The book contains over 800 illustrations. AUTHOR: John Gaylor is an author who...

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...

Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) was in his time a renowned antiquary, connoisseur and man of science, although he is perhaps better known today as the husband of Nelson's mistress Emma....

The book titled "Country Life" Antiques Handbook by the author Therle Hughes. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

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...

Delivering effective online learning is an issue that librarians are having to consider, particularly if they are working in an organization that delivers an education programme. This title is designed...

Despite the upheavals of the first decades of the nineteenth century, Paris soon recovered its position as a leading centre for furniture and design in Europe, a position that was...

The book titled The English as Collectors by the author Frank Herrman. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

This guide introduces the world of fabrics covering a broad range of subjects from English embroidery and lace to Oriental silks and India shawls. A price range is given for...

In fin-de-siecle Venice, the designs by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser for the Wiener Werkstatten were informed by the intellectual movement of that time. In the following years, many of...

The book titled Dictionary of Antiques by the author G. Savage. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

There are certain memories that will be familiar to anyone who grew up in Australia between the 1960s and the 1990s. Things like traipsing to the caravan-park toilet with a...

Conjuring up the atmosphere of the 1950s, this text is full of period classics, from designer creations to chainstore kitsch, from objects worth thousands of pounds to neglected treasures for...

The wide range of pottery decorated in blue and white with intricate transfer-printed patterns is popular among collectors. Intended as an introduction to the subject, this guide provides information on...

The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a...

These charming blank note cards feature art from the beautifully illustrated children's book Japanese Traditions by author/illustrator Setsu Broderick. The 6 carefully selected images are an intricately illustrated romp through...

Horn, a byproduct of the cattle trade, was the material that supplied both utilitarian needs and objects of great beauty until the advent of the modern plastics industry. This is...

The story of the clock is the story of techn ology. Clockmakers and gunmakers created a new age, and watc hmakers invented miniaturisation. Yet, because millions of c locks were...

This rich treasure trove of twentieth century Batsford book covers showcases the very best of Batsford's design heritage. Founded by Bradley Thomas Batsford in 1843, Batsford has forged a strong...

Collecting books can be an exciting and surprisingly affordable pastime, but where do you start? This beautifully illustrated guide provides all the information you need, with advice on what to...