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  • The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2014, 52nd Edition

    Forover fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Filled with the most current values and the latest market reports, this updated edition has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector.Features Include:•Over 18,000 prices•Values for every U.S. coin ever minted•An updated market review that ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Mahjong

    A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture

    How has a game brought together Americans and defined separate ethnic communities? This book tells the first history of mahjong and its meaning in American culture. Click-click-click. The sound of mahjong tiles connects American expatriates in Shanghai, Jazz Age white Americans, urban Chinese Americans in the 1930s, incarcerated Japanese Americans in wartime, Jewish American suburban mothers, and ... Read more

    $23.12 USD

  • Killer Stuff and Tons of Money

    An Insider's Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques, and Collecting

    One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles.Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers. This world has the air of a lottery: a ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Double Your Money in Antiques in 60 Days

    Turn Your Collecting Hobby into a Profitable Weekend Sideline or Full-Time Business

    by George Grotz ...
    Popular antiques expert George Grotz reveals how to make real money in the antiques trade--must reading for every collector, auction-goer, and flea-market fanatic. ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2013, 51st Edition

    Forover fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2013 has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Reflecting the current skyrocketing prices of gold and silver, this guide has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector.Features include:•Over 18,000 prices•Values for every U.S. coin ever minted•An updated market review that traces ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Warman's Depression Glass

    Identification and Price Guide

    by Ellen Schroy ...
    Once an inexpensive gift often given away, Depression glass is one of today's most sought after collectible. This essential guide gives collectors current market values for more than 10,000 items that often carry sentimental, as well as financial value.This comprehensive guide delivers double the photos as previous editions and the most specific identification process of any guide on the market ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2015, 53rd Edition

    Forover fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Filled with the most current values and the latest market reports, this updated edition has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector.Features Include:• Over 18,000 prices• Values for every U.S. coin ever minted• An updated market review ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Strike It Rich with Pocket Change

    Error Coins Bring Big Money

    In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change.More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Victorian Secrets

    What a Corset Taught Me about the Past, the Present, and Myself

    How a nineteenth-century garment changed the life of a twenty-first century woman.On Sarah Chrisman’s twenty-ninth birthday, her husband, Gabriel, presented her with a corset. The material and the design were breathtakingly beautiful, but she was not happy. Although she had been in love with the Victorian era all her life, she had specifically asked her husband not to buy her a corset—ever. She’d ... Read more

    $11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Private Library

    Enriched edition. What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books

    In "The Private Library," Arthur Lee Humphreys masterfully explores the intimate realms of personal bibliophilism, weaving a narrative that delves into the significance of books as vessels of identity and memory. Crafted in a reflective and eloquent prose style, the work transcends mere cataloging of literary collections; it invites readers to ponder the philosophical implications of ownership and ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Booklover and His Books

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Passion of Bibliophiles and Literary Treasures

    In "The Booklover and His Books," Harry Lyman Koopman navigates the intricate relationship between literature and the passionate reader. This work, steeped in an enthusiastic appreciation for the written word, combines Kooper's insight into literary aesthetics with a conversational style that invites readers into the sanctum of bibliophilic experiences. Through evocative anecdotes and critical ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Draw Shojo Manga

    Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Shojo Manga - Volume 1

    How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • American Farm Collectibles

    Identification and Price Guide

    Steeped in the tradition of hard work, American nostalgia, and a simpler way of life, this book contains fascinating and informative details for anyone who farms, grew up on a farm, or finds farm collectibles fascinating. This latest edition of American Farm Collectibles captures the essence of the family farm in 1,000 photos, expertly researched pricing, and details that represent farming's role ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Euripide : Oeuvres complètes

    by Euripide ...
    Translated by Nicolas Artaud ...
    Nouvelle publication 2020 des éditions Arvensa : les Œuvres complètes d’Euripide.Une édition numérique originale en langue française contenant les 19 tragédies qui nous restent de ce grand dramaturge ainsi que des présentations et des analyses.Plus de 1600 notes enrichissent l’édition.Adaptation numérique et mise en français moderne sous la direction de : Magalie SchwartzergLes traductions de... ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • 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

    $13.99 USD

  • Heddon Catalogs 1902-1953

    50 Years of Great Fishing

    by Clyde Harbin ...
    Invaluable historyHeddon lures are the most popular lures to collect. Heddon catalogs provide the most complete record available to collectors regarding what lures they might seek for their collections. This book contains a sampling of the most significant catalogs produced by Heddon from 1902 - 1953. Collectors will enjoy the nostalgia of the times, be able to observe the evolution of Heddon's ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Picker's Pocket Guide to Bottles

    How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

    by Michael Polak ...
    Buried TreasuresWhen a brilliant and rare flask sold at auction for a record $176,670 a few years ago, a secret was unearthed - bottles are true buried treasures. Discover for yourself what veteran bottle hunters have known for years with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking bottles. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • An Illustrated Guide To Gas Pumps

    Identification And Price Guide

    by Jack Sim ...
    With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there's no doubt why An Illustrated Guide to Gas Pumps, 2nd Edition is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana.Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Gun Trader's Guide to Rifles

    A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Reference for Modern Rifles with Current Market Values

    Series series Gun Trader's Guide
    An extensive, illustrated guide to collecting and selling rifles.Gun Trader’s Guide is the bestselling collectible firearms reference, having sold over two million copies in thirty-five editions. The guide includes prices for all types of firearms, but what if you are only interested in buying, selling, and collecting rifles? Then Gun Trader’s Guide to Rifles is the book for you! Featuring all ... Read more

    $11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knives 2022, 42nd Edition

    Edited by Joe Kertzman ...
    Series series World's Greatest Knife Book
    A celebration of knifemaking and knife collecting!Now in its 42nd Edition, KNIVES 2022, from the publishers of BLADE Magazine, is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives in one remarkable collection. This year’s edition features more knives than ever, with more than 700 full-color photos of creations from across the globe.In addition, KNIVES 2022 brings ... Read more

    $15.56 USD

  • 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

    $4.49 USD

  • Major Wolcott’s List

    Major Wolcott’s List Firearms Used in the Johnson County, Wyoming, Cattle War of 1892

    The Johnson County War took place in Wyoming in April 1892. At that time, a group of powerful Wyoming cattlemen created a hit list of seventy men—small ranchers, cowboys, and others they considered a hindrance to large-scale ranching interests. They planned an invasion of the county, intending to search out and kill the men on the list. But when they arrived, the locals fought back. Major Wolcott ... Read more

    $3.59 USD

  • An Encyclopaedia of Famous Clock and Watchmakers - Details of Famous and World Renowned Watch and Clock Makers

    by Anon ...
    This little book contains an alphabetical list of world famous watch and clock makers. Each entry signifies the period when the person referred to was connected with the Clockmaker's Company, or known to be in business, or when some example of their work was made. Following the names and addresses of some makers is a description of their work which has been met with, or of some invention or ... Read more

    $6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Official eBay Guide to Buying, Selling, and Collecting Just About Anything

    HAPPY HUNTING ON eBayAunt Fannie's cameo pin collection...the cartoon-character lunch boxes you had in third grade...that cast-iron doorstop you bought for $2 but is really worth $200....Whether you're a busy buyer, an avid seller, or just a fun-loving browser, you'll find countless collectibles like these on eBay, the world's largest person-to-person online trading community.Now -- in this ... Read more

    $14.99 USD