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  • Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2022-2023

    by Judith Miller ...
    Series series Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide
    ***Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover Ceramics, Asian Antiques, ... Read more

    £3.99

  • This Victorian Life

    Modern Adventures in Nineteenth-Century Culture, Cooking, Fashion, and Technology

    Part memoir, part micro-history, this is an exploration of the present through the lens of the past.We all know that the best way to study a foreign language is to go to a country where it's spoken, but can the same immersion method be applied to history? How do interactions with antique objects influence perceptions of the modern world?From Victorian beauty regimes to nineteenth-century bicycles, ... Read more

    £13.51

  • The Archers: The Ambridge Chronicles

    Moments that made the nation's favourite radio drama

    The Archers, like life, is made of moments: marriages and births, loves and losses, triumphs and disasters. It has been the soundtrack of our lives for over six decades, from stooking corn with Dan Archer in the 1950s to the tragic death of Nigel Pargetter in 2011.We know the characters of Ambridge - from much-loved Phil and Jill Archer and the irrepressible Grundys to wayward Brian Aldridge - ... Read more

    £3.99

  • Miller's Field Guide: Art Deco

    by Judith Miller ...
    Series series Miller's Field Guides
    Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes ... Read more

    £1.99

  • Miller's Field Guide: Glass

    by Judith Miller ...
    Series series Miller's Field Guides
    Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes ... Read more

    £3.99

  • Haematology Made Easy

    by Adias, Erhabor ...
    This basic text is intended to trigger the interest of students as well as optimise the training and practice of Haematology in developing countries particularly in sub- Saharan Africa. It is aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of allied medical and medical students and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of haematological diseases, empowering them to offer the best ... Read more

    £2.33

  • Miller's Antiques Marks

    by Judith Miller ...
    Marks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks ... Read more

    £5.49

  • Japanese Names and How to Read Them

    A Manual for Art Collectors and Students

    Long established as the standard reference tool for the identification of Japanese names on works of art, and is therefore essential for collectors, galleries, auction-houses, restorers and students. A reprint of the first (1923) edition. ... Read more

    £49.49

  • How To Deal In Antiques, 5th Edition

    by Fiona Shoop ...
    Whether you want to find the best bargains when buying antiques and collectables as a hobby, or whether you want to turn your interest in antiques into an extra income stream or full-time career, this book will help you make better deals and maximise your profits. You'll discover: - * what to buy and sell * where to buy and how to get bigger discounts * where and how to sell * using the internet ... Read more

    £2.99

  • Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022

    by Judith Miller ...
    All entries new for each edition.Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 is the up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full colour, each with a detailed description and price range, the book also shows you how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another ... Read more

    £12.99

  • Antique Marks

    by Collins ...
    This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to the great makers are all included.Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoons? Do you envy the experts’ ... Read more

    Was £4.99 Now £2.99

  • Old Fishing Lures & Tackle

    Identification and Value Guide

    "The long-awaited 8th edition of Old Fishing Lures & Tackle -"the bible for lures collectors"- has been thoroughly updated, combining the time-honored research of the late Carl F. Luckey with essential updates from author Russell E. Lewis. It now features:• More than 2,000 photos include hundreds of new lures.• Among the 5,000 listings is fresh information on related categories like rods, reels, ... Read more

    £7.73

  • Essentials of Blood Transfusion Science

    Blood transfusion is a field where there have been, and continues to be, significant advances in science, technology and most particularly governance. This book aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of both the scientific and managerial aspects of blood transfusion medicine. The book is intended to equip biomedical, clinical and allied medical professionals with practical tools to ... Read more

    £2.33

  • Gun Trader's Guide, Fortieth Edition

    A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values

    Series series Gun Trader's Guide
    The standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts for more than half a century. Over two million copies sold!If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are ... Read more

    £12.32 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beginners Guide to Real Estate Photography

    Series Book 1 - Beginners Guide to Photography Book Series
    Best Selling Author and award winning Australian based photographer, Steve Rutherford shares his knowledge and expertise in this easy step by step instructional book. "Beginners Guide To Real Esatet Photography" the latest book in the Best Selling "Beginners Guide to Photography" book series.If you are just starting out in photography. Or you are a Real Estate Agent, Property Manager, Architect, ... Read more

    £3.51 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • MAIL TRACKER

    For homes, receptionists and file managers

    by ZIL SCOTT ...
    Are you weared out byLost mails?Misplaced mails?Disorganized mail shelves?The solution is this mail tracker put together by Zil Scott. It goes a long way to save you the stress of dealing with mails.Click the BUY button to make it yours at a cheap rate. ... Read more

    £2.05 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Digging for Treasure

    A Guide to Finding Valuable Victorian Rubbish Dumps

    by Ron Dale ...
    Digging for Treasure could possibly have been titled Memoirs of a Dump Digger, as although it is a practical book packed with know-how gained by the author over a number of years, all the information passed on through the book is from the authors own real-life experiences.Digging into Victorian and Edwardian rubbish dumps may seem a crazy way to earn a living, but many thousands of people in ... Read more

    £3.05

  • Antiquing in North Texas

    A Guide to Antique Shops, Malls, and Flea Markets

    Whether you're seaching for something special to add to your home decor, a treasured item from your childhood, or just out for the fun of it, antiquing can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. ... Read more

    £12.38

  • Knives 2025

    Edited by Joe Kertzman ...
    The World's Greatest Knife Book is Bigger Than Ever!Now with more than 1,000 stunning knives in full color, this 45th edition of "The World's Greatest Knife Book" is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives available. Fixed-blade designs, folders, swords, kitchen cutlery, cleavers, tactical knives, and every other knife style and design imaginable can be ... Read more

    £10.97

  • Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms

    by Jerry Lee ...
    Your complete guide to Ruger firearms!Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms is the most complete guide available for buyers, sellers and collectors of these iconic firearms.Ruger enthusiasts of all interests will benefit from the accurate and detailed technical specifications, expertly analyzed prices and superb color photos featured in this comprehensive reference.Inside this full-color volume, ... Read more

    £18.17

  • Warman's World War II Collectibles

    Identification and Price Guide

    Collecting & Preserving WWII HistorySince the end of World War II, veterans, collectors, and history buffs have bought, sold, and traded the "spoils of war." Souvenir collecting began as soon as troops set foot on foreign soil. Soldiers looked for wartime trinkets and keepsakes to remind them of their time in the service, validate their presence during the making of history, and generate income ... Read more

    £6.74

  • Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide

    Series series Antique Trader
    This new edition of Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide provides readers with the information and values to carve a niche for themselves in a market where rare first editions of Jane Austen's Emma and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone recently sold at auction for 254,610 dollars and 40,355 dollars respectively.Organized in 13 categories, including Americana, banned, ... Read more

    £4.85

  • Watches

    Warman's Companion

    by Dean Judy ...
    Series series Warman's Companion
    Watches are more than devices useful for monitoring the time you have left in a day, assessing where the day went or when you need to be someplace. They look good, they help keep life organized and they can be some of the most impressive collectibles or heirlooms you will ever find.Within the book of this time keeper's must-have, you will discover more than 1,000 color photos of wristwatches and ... Read more

    £4.31

  • Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide

    Edited by Eric Bradley ...
    Series series Antique Trader
    America's No. 1 Selling Price GuideFor nearly 30 years, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles has been the leading source for information on antiques and collectibles. Filled with expert advice, vetted values and 4,500 color photographs, Antique Trader provides the clearest and most dependable picture of this amazingly diverse and magnificent market.Inside you will enjoy a variety of new ... Read more

    £4.85