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U.S. Coins Guide Book, 1996
This is the 1996, 49th edition of A GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS, compiled by R. S. Yeoman and published by Whitman Publishing, Racine WI.
Known as ‘The Bible’ of the coin hobby, the 311-page softcover book includes the values of all U.S. coins, with detailed photos for easy identification and grading. Complete mintage records and the history of U.S. coins are included, as are special sections on mint errors, colonials, proof and mint sets, commemoratives, territorials, type coins, Civil War issues and U.S. Bullion coins.
The book is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects inside. The spine has a small crease, as do the cover corners. Still, a handy reference for the coin collector!! (6266)
ISBN: 0307199029
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Great Family Collections – WOW!
The history of collecting is a fascinating and illuminating byway in the study of art. Yet nowhere can this study be pursued with more instructive results, both as regards the workings of history and fluctuations in taste, than amid the splendidly rich (and often inaccessible) collections amassed by several generations of some of the oldest noble families of Europe. Under the various pressures of modern life, many of these collections have had to be dispersed or have become public property, but some of the grandest and most important still adorn the houses of those families with whose names they are associated.
This handsome book, GREAT FAMILY COLLECTIONS, describes the history and growth of twelve such great European. collections, each of which represents a unique accumulation of art treasures of different dates and origins, and includes paintings by old and modern masters, furniture, sculpture, tapestries, porcelain, armor, rare books, or objets d'art of other kinds.
Each collection is described in detail by a distinguished art historian who knows it intimately, the idea being to trace the origin, subsequent growth or transformation of the collection, to give relevant information about those members of the family who made the greatest contributions, and to discuss both the major and the lesser works of art which it comprises. The collections have been specially photographed for this book in color and black and white to show both the superb individual pieces and the magnificent settings in which they are found.
The 304-page hardbound book has 48 pages in full color and approximately 350 other illustrations. It was edited by Douglas Cooper, former Slade Professor of Fine Art at the University of Oxford, and himself a collector, whose introduction describes the history of aristocratic collecting in Europe and the contribution it has made to our cultural heritage.
The collections included in this book are: THE PRINCES COLONNA, Rome, Italy; THE PRINCES DORIA PAMPHILI, Rome, Italy; THE COUNTS WRANGEL AND BRAHE, Skokloster, Sweden; THE COUNTS HARRACH, Vienna, Austria; THE PRINCES PALLAVICINI, Rome, Italy; THE DUKES OF DEVONSHIRE, Chatsworth, England; THE PRINCES FURSTENBERG, Donaueschingen, Germany; THE EARLS SPENCER, Althorp, England; THE MARQUESS OF CHOLMONDELEY, Houghton, England; THE PRINCES DE CONDE AND THE DUC D' AU MALE, Chantilly, France; THE DUKES OF ALBA, Madrid, Spain; THE PRINCES DE BEAUVAU-CRAON, Haroue, France.
Shown on the front of the dust jacket is Archduke Leopold William Visiting His Picture Gallery in Brussels by David Teniers (reproduced courtesy of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna) and on the back cover, one of the richly decorated rooms in the Colonna Collection.
The 1965 hardbound book is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects inside or out! The dust jacket is present and is in Very Good condition with some very minor edge/corner wear. A beautiful book! (6057)
ISBN: Library of Congress #65-10731
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Comic Book Price Guide
Here is the 1987 softcover 17th edition of THE OFFICIAL OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE, written by Robert M. Overstreet and published by the House of Collectibles, New York.
Well-illustrated, including a number of covers in full color, the 502-page book features comics from 1900, with both a catalogue and evaluation guide. The cover describes the Golden Anniversary edition of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Condition of the book is Very Good, with a few minor corner creases to the covers and a minor spine crease. There is residue from a label at top of the front cover. Inside pages, however, are clean and crisp, with no apparent defects and no signs of use. A helpful resource for the comic dealer or collector! (6267)
ISBN: 0876377460
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Collecting Ephemera
Tickets, labels, calling cards, trade cards, menus, posters, billheads, packages – all are covered in THIS IS EPHEMERA, Collecting Printed Throwaways. The information-packed 64-page hardbound book offers a delightful and unique introduction to the fascinating field of ephemera (‘printed or handwritten items produced for short-term use') collecting.
The guide covers a wide range of categories and collecting themes, telling where to find ephemera and how to keep and conserve it.
Published in 1977 by Gossamer Press, it has numerous interesting black/white illustrations and is in Very Good condition, although it is ex lib with the usual library markings.
The dust jacket is present, protected with a mylar cover. Inside pages show no apparent defects. This is a very handy source of information on a great field of collecting! (6265)
ISBN: 0828903220
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Early Kovel’s Antiques Price Guide
This is 3rd Edition of Ralph and Terry Kovel’s COMPLETE ANTIQUES PRICE LIST, published in 1970 by Crown Publishers, New York. It you’re looking for identification ideas for those items that were considered antiques in the late 1960s, this old-timer might be a big help!
The 616-page softcover book features 40,000 current prices, as well as more than 300 illustrations in both color and black/white. It’s in Good+ condition, although showing its age through some minor cover stains and creases. Someone has scribbled in pencil on the front endpaper, but we see no other apparent defects inside. (6269)
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Colored Glassware of Depression Era
This is the stated FIRST PRINTING of the original classic volume written on the subject -- COLORED GLASSWARE OF THE DEPRESSION ERA. Written by Hazel Marie Weatherman, the 240-page hardbound book features page after page of both color and black/white photos, along with listings of the trademarks of the glass companies. It was copyrighted in 1970 by the author.
The interior of this copy is in very good condition. The covers show wear on edges, corners and spine ends, with a previous owner’s name rubber stamped on the inside front. The front hinge is broken, but all pages are still tightly bound. It’s a rare find – and a great addition to any depression glass lover’s library! (6272)
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Kovel’s 18th Annual Price Guide
This is the 18th Edition of Ralph and Terry KOVEL’S ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES PRICE LIST, published in 1985 as a ‘Guide to the market for professionals, dealers and collectors’ by Crown Publishers, New York. It features more than 50,000 appraiser-approved prices, with 500 photographs in color and black/white.
The 756-page softcover book includes hundreds of factor marks and identifying logos, with more categories, says the publisher, than any other price guide. It has hundreds of hints, too, on buying, selling and preserving your collection.
Pages inside are lightly tanning, but this book is very clean with only minor edge/corner wear to the covers. It is ex lib with the usual library markings. Still, a very useful assistant for item identification! (6270)
ISBN: 0517558092, 978-0517558096
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Kovel’s Depression Glass, Dinnerware Guide
A bit different from their normal prices guides, THE KOVEL’S ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE TO DEPRESSION GLASS AND AMERICAN DINNERWARE includes more than 200 illustrations and the prices of 6,000 entries of these two favorite collectibles.
The 214-page softcover book was compiled by Ralph and Terry Kovel, with photographs by Donald S. Hall. It was published in this 1980 First Edition by Crown Publishers, New York.
Beginning with a cover that shows a ‘Miss America’ pink candy dish, Autumn Leaf plate, Cock o' the Morn pattern plate by Blue Ridge, Cameo green glass oval platter, blue glass salt & pepper shakers, Doric and Pansy ultramarine glass cup and saucer; and Cherry Blossom blue delphite pitcher, the book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects inside. The covers shown only minor corner blunting. A great help for hard-to-find identifications! (6259)
ISBN: 0517540231, 978-0517540237
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Kovel’s Price Guide, 9th Edition
With more than 500 illustrations and prices of 45,000 antique items (including 1,500 pressed glass patterns, this 9th edition of THE KOVEL’S COMPLETE ANTIQUES PRICE LIST was compiled by Ralph & Terry Kovel and published in 1976 by Crown Publishers, New York.
Although the prices are outdated, the 500 categories, from ABC plates to Zsolnay Pottery and including new listings in American art pottery, European and English porcelain factories, baskets, Girl Scout items and patent models, will provide you with a great resource for identification of hard-to-find items.
The 725-page softcover book is in Very Good condition, the pages are clean and bright with no apparent rips or nor tears. A handy one, no matter the age! (6261)
ISBN: 0517527383, 978-0517527382
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Paper Collectibles Price Guide
This OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO PAPER COLLECTIBLES, 3rd Edition features 27,000 prices for old, scarce and unusual paper items of every description! And, it’s fully illustrated with a special color section of outstanding paper items.
From autographs to sheet music, books, magazines, posters, prints, almanacs, diplomas, licenses, calendars, baseball cards, newspapers, programs, drawings, ancient documents, celebrity souvenirs, matchbook covers, fruit crate labels, postage stamps, paper money and much more, it’s all here!
Published in 1983 by the House of Collectibles, Orlando, FL, the 592-page softcover book is in Very Good condition with some edge/corner wear and slight scuffing on the covers. Inside pages show no apparent defects! (5182)
ISBN: 0876373945
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