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Jack Nicholas Golf My Way VCR--2 hours of personal instructions by Jack Nicholas--Comes in plastic case--Back gives contents of the video--Very good condition--1983 Taft Broadcasting Co World Vision Home Video

Jack Nicholas Golf My Way Set--Set of 3 VCR tapes 1) Control Shots 2 ) The Full Swing 3 ) The Short Game--All very good condition--Set of 3 is $40

Tiger Woods DVD Videos--Set of 2 Tiger Woods sports DVDs--1) is Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 and contains 2 videos and phamplet 2) Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 and contains 1 DVD and a phamplet--All in very good condition--Set is $40

This Vintage May 13, 1996 Sports Illustrated magazine is complete and in excellent condition. The front cover features The Sunshine Boys - Now Playing In Miami: The Dan Marino And Jimmy Johnson Show . Full of news stories of the day and nice vintage ads. Measures approx. 8 1/4 x 11 and is suitable for framing.

This Vintage Sports Illustrated Magazine from May 6, 2002 is complete and in excellent condition. The front cover features: Dirk Nowitzki And The High Scoring Mavericks Are The Best Show In Basketball . Some of the other stories in this Sports Illustrated Simply Marvelous, Down And Dirty, Drew's Crew . Full of news stories of the day and nice vintage ads. Measures approx. 8 1/4 x 11 and is suitable for framing.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The new Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives sets the standard for comprehensive publications by carrying on the Shooter's Bible tradition of bringing together more products and information than any other source. With photographs and descriptions of more than 400 knives, readers are treated to product highlights from major manufacturers and custom knife makers. This book brings you from the blacksmith shop to high tech influential designers with insights into blade steel, locking mechanisms, and handle materials. When it comes to knives, this book is the source for the products and the passion.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. In the world of sports, golf stands unique. Its memorabilia goes back over two centuries and it offers collectors an enormous breadth of items to accumulate, much at very affordable prices. The 750 color photographs in this volume provide an introduction to the different categories of golf collectibles. Antique golf clubs and balls, the heart of the game, are covered in detail. Books about golf, comics, old photographs, postage stamps, postcards, jewelry, ceramics, silverware, and toys from the United States and Britain show how golf themes have been incorporated into the form of everyday items for over a century. Museum quality pieces are presented along with items still available at flea markets and swap meets. This book guides the collector on a tour of the many facets of golf and demonstrates that there is still plenty of opportunity to develop a collection of golf items.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collectors have been waiting for the newest book from Dudley and Deanie Murphy. In this volume of more than 3,500 lures shown in full color, the authors address the most collectible fishing lures made since 1940. In addition to the major 'Big Six' companies and miscellaneous lure makers, this volume, for the first time, provides insight into spinning lures, folk art lures, and the rapidly growing area of contemporary collectibles. Considered by collectors to be the most useful reference available on post 1940 vintage antique fishing lures, this volume takes a fresh approach to explaining the hobby. The reader will quickly discover the combination of significant historical information, realistic values, and crisp photography in a concise presentation to be a real asset in lure identification and values. This book is sure to be the most complete and convenient single volume on fishing lures available today.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. What would you give to get the inside scoop on knifemaking tips and techniques from some of the best in the business? The good news is you don't have to give much, because BLADE magazine has brought the masters of knifemaking together in one exciting book for you to learn from and find inspiration in. This new second edition of BLADE's Guide to Making Knives picks up the torch from the first edition with an all-star cast of renowned knifemakers sharing their expertise on: Forging Grinding Heat treating Etching Polishing Blades Guards Bolsters Handles Plus, much more! You'll glean valuable insight on creating your own art knives from famed fabricator John Lewis Jensen; gain insightful advice about damascus methods from noted smith Tim Zowada; pick up valuable tips for forging steel from expert sword maker Don Fogg; and much more from an impressive panel of worldly knifemakers. 400 color photos

Using the 12, 3, 6, and 9 numbers along with baseball symbols in between, for telling time, this Kansas City Royals quartz clock has a glass face, plastic casing, and is in very good condition. The baseball clock has an upgraded quartz movement Made in USA by Takane. This movement has an on/off switch and uses a 1.5v battery, which is already in place. The case is marked China, but then was assembled here with the quartz movement. This fine KC Royals commemorative item was an offering by the Gold Bank, and is marked with the company's name on the front. The clock keeps accurate time, has a sweep second hand and is a terrific piece of memorabilia for the Royals baseball fan.

Featuring the Capitol Building in the background, along with the Redskins Native American logo, this 1997 Washington football pennant is in unused condition. The Tag Express, made in USA, manufacturing label is still attached to the 29 x 12 inch banner. The only note we make is that there are a few crease marks near the point of the pennant, but this is minor. The pennant lies flat, has vibrant print and color and of course, no pinholes. If you are a Hog Fan, this large size felt pennant might be just what you've been looking for.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Finally, a complete collectors guide to Randall Made Knives! This new book from the couple that brought you the popular Randall Knife Timelines is full of just the sort of information that collectors need to know. In addition to Randall basics like the companys history and knife models, theres a wealth of information on dating Randalls, obscure variations, and rarities. Its also LOADED with quality full color illustrations, including some of the rarest Randalls on the planet. A must-have for every Randall fan!!

Simeon Rice, #97, Tampa Bay Buccaneers bobble head doll wearing his red & black Bucs uniform and holding a football. At the base of the figure is a look alike replica of the Super Bowl XXXVII Champion ring, which the team won on January 26, 2003. The final score was Tampa Bay 48 and the Raiders 21. The bobble head doll on base measures approx. 8 ½ in. tall. The doll was distributed from Forever Collectibles, and under the base reads - Legends of The Field, Limited Edition Handcrafted Collectibles. Simeon Rice, #97. 402 of 5,000, Made in China. Please note ring is not authentic replica.

Anthony McFarland, #92, Tampa Bay Buccaneers bobble head doll wearing his red & black Bucs uniform and holding a helmet. The bobble head doll measures approx. 7 in. tall. The doll was distributed from Alexander Global Promotions, WA., and known as Bobble Dobbles, Made in China.

B. Johnson, #14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers bobble head doll wearing his red & black Bucs uniform and holding a football. At the base of the figure is a look alike replica of the Super Bowl XXXVII Champion ring, which the team won on January 26, 2003. The final score was Tampa Bay 48 and the Raiders 21. The bobble head doll on base measures approx. 8 ½ in. tall. The doll was distributed from Forever Collectibles, and under the base reads - Legends of The Field, Limited Edition Handcrafted Collectibles. Brad Johnson, #14. 3170 of 5,000, Made in China. Please note ring is not authentic replica.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Illustrated with outstanding color profile artworks, The Essential Identification Guide: Small Arms 191445 is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations across both world wars. Organized by conflict and within each war by front, the book describes in depth the various models in service with each force. All the key small arms are featured, such as handguns, machine guns and submachine guns, bolt-action and automatic rifles, and grenade launchers, and all the key models are included, such as the Colt .45 handgun, the Thompson M1928 submachine gun, the Type 92 machine gun, the SMLE rifle, the Bren gun, the MP40 machine pistol, and the M1 Garand rifle. Illustrated with more than 200 color profile artworks and with accompanying specifications and background text, The Essential Identification Guide: Small Arms 191445 is an excellent reference guide for modelers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the twentieth century.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Illustrated with outstanding color profile artworks, The Essential Identification Guide: Small Arms 1945Present is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations from the end of World War II, through the Cold War to the current conflict in Afghanistan. Arranged chronologically and by theater of war, the book describes in depth the various models in service with each force, noting the changing uses of small arms and the development of the role of high-powered sniper rifles, such as the M110. All the key types of small arms are featured, such as handguns, submachine guns, machine guns, automatic rifles and grenade launchers, and all the major models are included, such as the M16 rifle, the AK-47, Uzi and the Gepard M1. The book covers the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Six Day War, Yom Kippur War, the Yugoslav War, Chechnya, Iraq and Afghanistan. With information boxes accompanying the full-color artworks, The Essential Identification Guide: Small Arms 1945Present is an excellent reference guide for modelers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the twentieth century.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - Collector Bookstore Quick Notes: If you ever travel with firearms or carry a gun or knife for protection, this is the essential reference for travelers, hunters, concealed carry permit holders and others. Learn: Which states recognize my permit? Can I carry my gun in restaurants that serve alcohol? What places are off limits even with a permit? Can I carry when hiking in a state park or state forest? Which states require law enforcement notification if stopped? What are my rights during a traffic stop? Written by an attorney, this title explains the key laws and regulations for each state in plain English. The author is an NRA Life Member, NRA certified firearms instructor, and teaches Self Defense Law and Basic Threat Management for armed citizens. Publishers Full Description: The traveler's gun & knife law book is the essential resource for travelers, hunters, and concealed-carry permit holders. Written by an attorney, the traveler's gun and knife law book explains the key laws and regulations in plain English for each state, including off-limits locations, firearms transport and carry rules for those with and without concealed-carry permits, carrying in state parks and forests, and more. For the many travelers and hunters who carry knives, each state's knife carry laws are also explained in plain English.

Wrestler Figure Brutus The Barber Beef Cakes marked Titan Sports Inc. He is and 8 inch tall figures in nice condition with some wear as seen in the pictures.

Vince McMann wrestler owner WWE. He is 7 3/4 inches tall and marked Titan Sports Inc. 1985, LJN LTD. He has some wear as seen in the pictures but is a rare wrestling figure to find.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use of optical sights. Martin Pegler, a leading expert on the history of sniping and former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Leeds, also details the current advances in technology, such as laser range-finding sights and night vision devices. Using first-hand accounts, the book brings the dangerous world of the sniper to life revealing their training and concealment techniques as well as their mastering of their weapon of choice.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This volume covers Webley, Kynock & Eley. Also details their rifles: the Scott-Field Webley-Wyley, Model of 1897 and the famous Model of 1902. Publishers Description: In this volume we cover the Webley company, its history and the companies that were combined to make the firm. Also covered in detail are the rifles produced: the Scott-Field Webley-Wyley, Model of 1897 and the famous Model of 1902. Webley was, during the late 1800s and early 1900s the largest British manufacturer of sporting arms. This is not widely known because Webley was a wholesale maker and most of their production carries a retailer's name. This story and various models, of single shot rifles that Webley produced will be studied in detail. The remaining sections of this volume will cover a little known rifle, the Ingram-Coster of 1897 of which only one is known. The history of the two major makers of British ammunition, Eley and Kynoch as well as their activities and developments from black powder days, through Cordite and its problems and the development of Nitro for black loads, comprises the balance of the book. Also included is a large section devoted to additional information and corrections of material covered in previous books in this series.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - More Models ~ More Photos ~ More History Robert Ball, the world's foremost authority on Mauser military rifles, continues to scour the continents in search of more details and models of this ubiquitous rifle. His years of research and expertise culminate in this definitive, full-color Mauser reference. In this new edition, you'll find: Previously unknown variations Rare coverage of experimental weapons and prototypes Meticulously cataloged descriptions, historical background, model specifics and markings, and detailed photographs One of a kind, this edition is the most exhaustive reference ever for Mauser military rifles! 1300 Color Photos

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The new 33rd Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad has been expanded to 2,432 pages, easily making it the highest page count of any firearms book currently in print. New 2012 makes and models have been included, along with updated values on discontinued firearms and antiques. The new Blue Book of Gun Values cover features NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre one of the firearms industry's most passionate advocates. Wayne gives Blue Book an exclusive, in-depth interview with sidebars from NRA-ILA's Chris Cox and journalist Tony Makris! Once again, the 80-page Photo Percentage Grading System provides high resolution color images that are the last word to help ascertain any firearm's correct condition factor based on the percentage of original condition. Revolvers, pistols, rifles, and shotguns are also shown separately, in addition to NRA Antique Condition Factors.

Wrestler Hot Rod Roddie Piper from Titan Sports Inc. 1984. He is in good condition with some wear on his shirt and hair as seen in the pictures. He is a 7 3/4 inches tall figure sold just as found.

Produced during the 1950's/60's time frame, these 4 inch in diameter Wilson Legends Golf coasters each feature a different golfing icon. The melamine construction coasters all have white backgrounds with crisp, vibrant graphics for the golfing star. Four have their reproduced signatures: George Archer, Dave Marr, Gene Sarazen and Mickey Wright. The remaining four: Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Sammy Snead and Patty Berg Wilson have only their pictures. If golf is your game, or for that special golf enthusiast, the coasters are in very fine condition with minor wear expected with vintage age. Each piece has the raised Wilson name in a circle on the backside.

This is a terrific Topps reverse glass Holochrome Gallery of ten NBA basketball players chosen to represent some of the best in hoops for the 1997 & 1998 seasons. The total framed size measures 13 1/2 inches top to bottom and 15 inches side to side. Debut Players - Tim Duncan & Keith Van Horn Force Player - Kevin Garnett Catalysts - Kobe Bryant & Damon Stoudamire Ballhawks - Hakeem Olajuwon & John Stockton Masters - Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill & Alonzo Mourning The Topps holochrome has a gold hammered finish that was applied to a black plastic frame and can be seen on the reverse side, along with a saw-toothed hanger. All of the Topps trademark information is printed on the reverse glass holochrome. Here's a great opportunity to display some of your favorite stars, with many still playing at a high level after fifteen years in the NBA!

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. For 4,000 years weapons, and the warriors who used them,have acted as the cutting edge of history, using ax, spear, bow, sword, gun, and cannon to determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires. From the stone axes of the earliest warfare to the heavy artillery of today''s modern armies,this awe-inspiring book portrays for the first time the entire spectrum of weaponry. Illustrations explain key features and working mechanisms of important weapons Beautifully photographed and richly cataloged-often in actual size Details weapons that changed the face of warfare, from the sword to the Gatling gun.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Showcasing more than 300 swords, knives, and daggers from over 3,000 years of history with stunning color photography, Knives and Swords is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in the history of edged weapons. From the finely crafted swords of the Japanese samurai to the brutal but functional bayonet of the World War I infantryman, Knives and Swords places the weapons in their historical context as well as providing in-depth analysis of the most historically significant bladed weapons.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The third volume of the Propaganda Photo Series, a unique series of books on World War II small arms. Each volume covers all essential information on history and development, ammunition and accessories, codes and markings and contains photos of nearly every model and accessory. The most important quality of the Propaganda Photo Series however, is a unique selection of original German World War II propaganda photos, most never published before. The combination of solid information and original photos makes the Propaganda Photo Series the most extensive and reliable source of German small arms in-use, depicting the weapons and equipment as they were actually used. The P08 Luger pistol is probably the most famous pistol ever and has been the subject of a long list of publications. This book gives a concise history of the pistol (including production, codes and markings), its variants and accessories, but also offers new information on stocks, magazines and intended successors. Many new and special pictures.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The Book of Colt Paper 1834-2011 is the only book ever published on the wide variety of historical images, product catalogs and brochures, and other important Colt ephemera spanning over 175 years. With 472 pages, 22 chapters, thousands of color images with identifying text, and two Indexes, this new publication is a virtual one-stop shopping center for identifying the vast amount of advertising and marketing materials Colt has produced over the centuries. Whether you are a Colt collector, dealer, investor, or simply want to know more about the company that was started by one of America's most famous inventors and entrepreneurs, this publication is a must-have research tool, also providing you with hours of enjoyment!

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The first weapons were conceived around 500,000 years ago and ever since they have played a significant part in shaping human history. Cultures from all over the world crafted fighting blades, many of them so elaborately formed and decorated that they are noted for their beauty and craftsmanship as they are for their brutal capabilities. This stunning book traces the bloody and fascinating history of daggers, dirks and bayonets through to the 21st century. From the appearance of the earliest stabbing tools of the so-named Dagger Period of 15,000 BC it describes the development of these short-edged weapons and their impact upon ancient civilizations such as the Etruscans, Egyptians and Romans. The significance of the dagger in the artistic culture of the Celtic peoples and the role of the scrimasax fighting knife as a Saxon weapon of conquest is also explored. The symbolism of the dagger as part of a knight's armoury is covered, and its importance as a civilian weapon during the Medieval and Renaissance periods as well as in 19th-century America. The book looks at the journey played by fighting blades in military combat from hand-held stabbing tools, to the famous Highland dirk, to the bayonets of World Wars I and II, and 20th-century Commando knives. Weapons from around the world are described, from the Indian Katar to the Japanese Tanto. The book looks at the technical and military accomplishments leading up to the short-edged blade's present-day role as a military weapon, as well as its transformation into an object of modern art. This comprehensive and fully illustrated history of short-edged weapons will be an indispensable resource for both the amateur enthusiast and professional collector. Shown in over 225 beautiful photographs, these extraordinary pieces of craftsmanship will fascinate anyone with an interest in the weapons that have shaped the world.

Wilson Billy Casper One Dozen Golf Ball Set-Vintage set consists of 1 dozen golf balls--Inside there is 4 boxes with sets of 3 balls in each sleave--1 box has Billy Casper 1, another has Billy Casper 2, another one has Billy Casper 3 and the last has Billy Casper 4--All in liked new condition and never used--The set of one dozen balls is $150

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. On May 1st, 2005, a Montana fly angler-turned-sailor arrived in the desert nation of Iraq as part of a coalition of forces working to bring peace to a war-torn countryside. A naval officer assigned to the Multi-National Corps Iraq, Joel Stewart found himself based in Camp Victory on the grounds of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's former Al Faw Palace. With numerous man-made lakes stocked by the former dictator with a variety of sport fish, in the down hours from a stressful job in a war zone, Commander Stewart did what any good fisherman would do -- he went fishing. With the foresight to have packed a fly rod in his sea bag, in a desert oasis built by a brutal dictator, Stewart began an odyssey unparalleled in the history of fishing. As he discovered the strange fish inhabiting the lakes in the Camp Victory compound, he began to share his catches with friends via the internet. Others, fascinated by Commander Stewart's catches, began to join him, and soon he was teaching numerous others how to fly fish. Thus, the Baghdad School of Fly Fishing was born, an angling club that remained in existence for the remainder of the time American troops were in Iraq. From the many tales of fish caught and released and hooked and lost, to the struggles of finding fishing equipment and how numerous individuals and companies stepped up to the plate, to the growth of the Baghdad Angler's Club, the story of fly fishing in Iraq will fascinate fishermen and non-anglers alike.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Quick Notes: The author, Ralph W. Moon, made bamboo fly rods for over 50 years. In the 1970s, he began teaching others this craft to rodmakers, fly clubs and colleges. Included in the book are Ralph's thoughts on classic fly rods, his life-long passion for bamboo and more. Publishers Full Description: One of the most beloved, and learned, men in the modern history of rodmaking was Ralph W. Moon. Having spent over a half century at the rod bench, from the 1970s onward Ralph mentored dozens of beginning rodmakers, teaching classes on the art at colleges, fly clubs, and FFF conclaves around the Pacific Northwest. Gregory Shockley--a noted rodmaker who learned the trade from Ralph Moon--has compiled and edited a selection of Ralph's writings sure to please everyone from beginning builders to seasoned veterans. They clearly reveal Ralph's towering intellect and excellent command of the language (many people don't know he was once a college English instructor). Included in the book are Ralph's thoughts on classic fly rods, his life-long passion for bamboo, and even scholarly articles on the origins of the word Caddis and a history of an early Western fly angler, Wilford Woodruff. Of lasting value is his chapter on Spiral Bamboo Fly Rods (Ralph being one of the few to actually build spirals) and the most exhaustive analysis heretofore published on the historical development, ergonomic science behind, and modern development of fly rod grips. But perhaps the most delightful selection is what he called his Bamboo Heresies, folksy commentaries and quips on all aspects of rod building he often related on-line and in emails. Having intended to collect these into a book, his untimely passing earlier this year precluded this until Gregory Shockley dedicated his time and effort to go through the huge piles of Ralph's paper and correspondence to collect a selection of Ralph's quotations sure to make everyone smile. Gregory Shockley contributed a heartfelt introduction summing up his two decades of experiences with this kind and gentle soul. Noted authors Buck Goodrich and Jon Lyman also contributed remembrances of Ralph that help to document his wide influence in the fly fishing world. Ralph W. Moon's distinctive voice can be found on every page of this book. It is a lasting tribute to a man who's legacy was great, and a wonderful primer on all aspects of bamboo rodmaking and fishing bamboo for all readers. This is the third volume in the Fly Angler's Desktop Library.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. A glimpse inside the Wet Fly Box of Mike Valla! The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Classic Dry Fly Box, this book is a love letter to the Classic Wet Fly. Join Mike as he takes a tour of the history of the classic wet fly, from the Abbey to the Zulu, with 98 other stops in between. From the popular to the obscure, Valla delves into the history of these marvelous flies, masterfully weaving quotes from Gordon, Cross, the Dettes, Bergman, and other legends with his own personal anecdotes about growing up in the Catskill tying tradition. Fully illustrated with gorgeous color photography and complete with dressing appendix.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - Step-by-step COLOR breakdowns of all your favorite surplus and vintage handguns! The top military handguns of the cartridge era, disassembled, step-by-step, in large color photographs. Don't settle for anything less than the best!

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Finally! An Easy-to-Understand Collector's Guide to Volcanics! Widely regarded as The Gun that Won the West, Winchester repeating rifles occupy a special place in the hearts of the American public†not to mention audiences of Hollywood Western movies worldwide. But without the lesser-known Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., none of that would ever have happened. This book tells us the story of five men who would become giants in the history of arms manufacturing (Hunt, Jennings, Smith, Wesson, Henry and Winchester) and illustrates the best surviving examples of the pistols and longarms that were produced when their creative and business talents briefly intersected, commingles and then separated. Without risk of exaggeration, what you hold in your hands is a veritable explosion of brilliant color photography, showing some of the most beautiful guns ever made. However, more than a coffee-table book, it is an indispensable guide to the identification, authentication, categorization and historical legacy of these intriguing weapons and their accoutrements. Nothing like it has ever appeared before, and we are confident that the publication of this book will change Volcanic collecting forever. Until now, even prestigious dealers and auction houses were often confused by the seemingly senseless tangle of variations, models, frame sizes, company names, markings and features that are all part and parcel of the complex Volcanic story. The time to end this confusion is now!

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. A pattern-by-pattern, full-color guide to the muskets of the Red Coats! Learn to identify and understand Brown Bess muskets quickly and easily. Useful features include: quick identification guide 959 detailed photographs straightforward explanation of common Brown Bess markings illustrated bayonet guide

Linebacker Brian Urlacher and Running Back Matt Forte's 2008 Rookie year are offered here as 5 x 7 Inch Fatheads mini tradeable cards. Rather than a static, stand still pose, Fatheads are considered in motion cards because their photos of fan favorites show them actively doing their football thing. What's great about these cards is that they will stick to your display surface without causing any damage, and can be peeled off and re-used someplace else if desired. Or just collect and trade them for others. So get Duh Bears Fathead minis which are in very fine condition with minor curling at the edges.

Here's a combination of four N.Y. Jets Fathead cards from 2008 with then Quarterback Brett Favre, and Linebacker Vernon Cholston, along with 2011 cards for Mark Sanchez and Ladainian Tomlinson. The 5 x 7 inch trading cards have their peel and stick backing in place and will adhere to any clean surface without damage and can even be re-used. The four mini cards do have some minor wrinkling/curling, but they should lie flat when affixed to wherever you choose to display them.

Black & Silver fans, here are 3 hard to find Fathead authentic 5 x 7 inch trading cards with the reusable peel and stick backing. In this set are 2008 Quarterback, Jamarcus Russell, Running Back, Darren McFadden and the Raiders official Helmet Insignia. The cards are in well-cared for, pre-owned condition with some minor wrinkling, and would be a terrific addition to an Oakland Raiders collection.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Parker Guns: Shooting Flying and the American Experience is Ed Muderlak's second book devoted to the Parker gun and fourth book on old-time shotgun related subjects. This book explains the evolution of sport hunting with a shotgun and how Parker guns fit into the picture. Readers will learn the history of the breech-loading shotgun, the development of the shotgun cartridge, the details of Parker's competitors, the history of live pigeon and trap shooting, and a survey of early shooting literature. Muderlak compares and contrasts the 'Old Reliable' Parker gun with the guns of: Ethan Allen, Sylvester Roper, Dan Wesson, Whitney Arms, N. R. Davis, Boyd & Tyler, Dr. Maynard, E. Remington-Whitmore, William Baker, George H. Fox, Ansley H. Fox, Colt, ... and Winchester. The book is richly illustrated with 500 photographs, 300 of them being color, plus a fine selection of historic black and white photos and a wealth of nineteenth century prints and advertisements. One appendix even has a price inflation calculator (1810-2006) and dated serial numbers. It's a must-have for any American shotgun enthusiast!

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This volume is the fifth and final in a colorful, historical, series by author Russell E. Lewis. Large, crisp photos, realized values, and company histories are once again components of this essential encyclopedia for collectors. It continues the author s tradition of discussing companies others have forgotten or offering more details on companies already known. Hot collectible lures from the modern era are discussed and any corrections or additions to earlier volumes are included. Expanded manufacturer information and new companies are highlights of the book, and the index is once again a useful component. A selected tour of 1972 to 1987 is a special chapter of the book, as well as full details on 1986: A Year in Review. Heddon lures from 1972 to 1987 are given coverage, as are modern fish decoy carvers. Nearly 1,500 photos and 2,000 lure illustrations, including dozens of lure color charts never before published, make this a perfect companion to the author s other books.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. OUT OF PRINT Ron Stewart and Roy Ritchie, authors of our bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, have put together an amazing original Cattaraugus Company catalog reprint from the early years of this century, showcasing pocket knives, razors, whittlers, fishing knives, hunting knives, scissors, tableware, and even shaving brushes. The authors have provided as many pattern variations as possible per code number. Readers can learn what each number of the code refers to: blade, pattern, handle, etc. In addition to the complete catalog reprint, the authors have added an interesting historical overview of this classic American company. PUBLISHER'S REVIEW This book is a catalog reprint from the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, as well as a reference and price guide, with current collector values reflected. The numbering system is explained, and pattern variations are shown. Values 2005; Copyright 2000

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. For the first time ever, noted Airex collector Bob Halver has amassed a treasure trove of information on Bache Brown, Airex, and Feurer Bros. fishing tackle. In this highly detailed book, the history of Airex is outlined from its origins with Bache H. Brown (the father of spinfishing in America) to the golden years as a subsidiary of the famed Lionel Corporation to its final days under the Feurer Brothers. All models of Airex reels, lures, rods, and misc. tackle are covered, including rare and one-of-a-kind items. This comprehensive book is a must for any reel, lure, or tackle collector! Contains detailed analysis of ALL Bache Brown, Airex Corp., Airex/Lionel, and Feurer Bros./Airex reels. The book is divided into four sections--Part I (History), Part II (Airex Year-By-Year), and Part 3 (Quick Guide to Airex Tackle), and Part IV (Appendices). Includes detailed analysis of reels, lures, fishing line, fishing rods, nets, bobbers, and misc. tackle sold under the Airex name. This book works as a collector's tackle guide as well as a chronicle of the history of spin fishing in America. It is a MUST for anyone collecting Airex/Lionel, spinning reels, spinning lures, and any post-WWII fishing tackle!

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - - - - - It has been more than 20 years since a major work on switchblades has been published, and never has one showcased as many different types of automatic knives as Rich Langston's welcome new book. The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in the United States, a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblade knives, and a user-friendly illustrated guide that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of automatic knives from one-of-a-kind museum-quality antiques to Great-Grandfather's old folder that's been gathering dust in the attic for the past 100 years. Using a dual grading system, this reference gives an honest appraisal of more than 160 automatic knives based on: manufacturer tang markings condition availability functioning opening mechanism handle and blade materials. All of the knives in this book are from the author's personal collection, which he has been assembling since the age of 7 when he saw his first switchblade and fell under its spell. The knives include examples from the early days of the fledgling cutlery industry in New England to the current imports finding their way into the United States (despite the restrictive laws in the late 1950s that all but outlawed switchblades in this country). New opportunities to acquire and trade switchblades through such Web sites as eBay have sent prices skyrocketing, making older price guides totally unreliable. This handsome hardcover addition to the cutlery library is for collectors, switchblade aficionados, edged-weapons enthusiasts, historians, or anyone even thinking of buying or selling a switchblade. This book features: Schrade Boker Presto Remington Flylock Shur-Snap Hammer Remington and MORE!

JUST ADDED TO THE COLLECTION 10/19/11: Matted and ready to pop into a standard frame: This 4 x 6.5 photo print is from an original photo c.1912 showing Constant Le Marin belgian wrestler...Look for others we also have on this site. This wonderful reproduction of the original printed graphic is crisply printed on matte finish heavy photo paper. This piece includes a white acid-free matte and is ready to be popped into a standard 8 x 10 frame, which can be bought anywhere locally. Graphic area fits the 5 x 7 opening of the matte. Image included here is low-quality for quick loading on the net with a watermark across, which will not be on your print. Makes a terrific gift for the collector or an addition to your collection! Keywords: memorabilia collecting collectibles antiques collectable collectables 1890s vintage collecting dealers merchandise artwork for sale cool vintage antique buy shopping print prints shop dealer antique collectible physique bodybuilders male perfect photos RP photos strongmen wrestlers wrestler naked

Matted and ready to pop into a standard frame: This 3.3 x 6 photo print is from an original photo. This is all that is known of this piece. ...Look for others we also have on this site. This wonderful reproduction of the original printed graphic is crisply printed on matte finish heavy photo paper. This piece includes a white acid-free matte and is ready to be popped into a standard 8 x 10 frame, which can be bought anywhere locally. Graphic area fits the 5 x 7 opening of the matte. Image included here is low-quality for quick loading on the net with a watermark across, which will not be on your print. Makes a terrific gift for the collector or an addition to your collection! Keywords: memorabilia collecting collectibles antiques collectable collectables 1900s vintage collecting dealers merchandise artwork for sale cool vintage antique buy shopping print prints shop dealer antique collectible physique bodybuilders male perfect photos RP photos strongmen naked

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. OUT OF PRINT This volume is the fourth in a colorful, historical, five-volume series by author Russell E. Lewis. Dealing primarily with items made in the United States since 1940, the series details the fishing tackle industry and its changes until the closing of most companies in the early 1980s. Large, crisp photos, realized values, and company histories are once again components of this essential encyclopedia for collectors. It contains all-new material not presented in the first three volumes. Expanded manufacturer information and new companies are highlights of the book. A review of items from 1953 until 1972 will show collectors what was available at particular times from various companies. Then, the years 1959 and 1970 are given full coverage, as well as all Abu-Garcia items for 1966. Finally, selected photos of miscellaneous fishing collectibles and photos of rods and reels made from 1938 until 1972 round out the book. Nearly 1,500 photos make this a perfect companion to the author's other books.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. More than 450 color Photos! Vintage Era of Golf Club Collectibles is the first publication devoted to the truly available, everyman items that collectors can obtain. Focusing on the vintage era from the 1920s through the 1940s, this book presents the highly collectible Tommy Armours alongside interesting novelties such as adjustable clubs, in over 450 color photographs. This book is a necessity for collectors who gain the same thrill from a $40 purchase of a set of banged-up Gene Sarazen woods as a Ralph Tug Tyler driver. Main sections include Woods Irons Putters Adjustable Clubs Fancy Club Faces Wedges Utility Irons Shafts Grips Comparisons Grading Condition Scales Values ...and a glossary. Manufacturers represented include Allied, MacGregor, Wilson, Spalding, and McGill and others. PUBLISHER'S REVIEW This book helps fill a large gap in understanding a great era of golf, 1919 to 1942, the period of change from the hickory or wooden shaft to steel and innovations in production and designs by great designers - many of who not only designed clubs but are amongst the greatest golfers ever. The book introduces the metal and pyratone covered metal shafted clubs of 1919 - 1942 and the slow retreat until 1932 when very few clubs were made with hickory shaft.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. From Patrick Garner and Brian Taylor comes the definitive work on the life and career of W.H. Dingley. William Henry Dingley was arguably the most skilled English reelmaker of the 20th century. An inventor and consummate craftsman, Dingley's genius dominated more than 50 years of tackle history, an unrivaled feat. Both fishermen and collectors avidly seek his reels today. This book is the first that focuses on his life and his wide variety of reels. From the late 19th century through three quarters of the 20th, Britain produced highly accomplished reel makers who, for more than a century, produced the finest fishing reels in the world. W.H. Dingley, who spent more than half of his life in the small country town of Alnwick, Northumberland in the northeast of England, is increasingly recognized as one of the most skilled of these exceptional craftsmen. Collectors know his works today by the now famous D that is often stamped inside his reels. Although providing extensive biographical details--much of it in print for the first time--the book's prime purpose is to illustrate Dingley reels. Numerous photographs are provided, as well as rarely seen cuts of period catalogs. Research for the book included interviewing ex-Hardy and ex-Dingley reel makers, handling original documents, corresponding with Dingley family members, and correcting rumors and previously published errors. Collectors from around the world sent the authors their prized examples of Dingley reels for analysis and photo-documentation. More than 60 Dingley reels are illustrated--including a number both rare and spectacular. Photographs illustrate exterior features, as well as internal gearing. Subtle period differences are shown, and numerous variations illustrated. Dingley continued to work steadily until his death in 1946 at the age of 85. By the time he died, he had worked largely without pause in the English reel trade for almost 71 years--33 of those years as a proprietor and entrepreneur. Looking back over the last 150 years of reel making, the authors conclude that few reel makers of any era rival Dingley in his production, creativity, and tenacious standards.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. From long-time NFLCC member and glass minnow trap collector and historian Brent Vonderheide comes the first book ever to deal with the popular subject of Glass Minnow Traps. In so doing, he will help the reader distinguish vintage glass traps from the many contemporary makers. Knowledge is power, and armed with the information in this book, you can help identify the bewildering array of glass minnow traps that come up for sale. In The Collector's Guide to Glass Minnow Traps, Vonderheide covers everything ranging from Grading Glass Minnow Traps to Displaying them. Almost all known glass minnow traps are covered in this book, ranging from Acme to Orvis to Shakespeare to Camp. It includes full coverage of contemporary glass minnow traps, historical data on glass trap makers, patents, advertisements, and shipping boxes. The detailed appendix contains a wealth of information on historical glass minnow traps from 1861 to the post-war era. Ideal for collectors, dealers, and fishing history buffs, The Collector's Guide to Glass Minnow Traps will be a valuable addition to your fishing tackle library.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. THE RIVER RUNT DID THE STUNT So began the breathless copy from the 1936 catalog of James Heddons' Sons, the premier manufacturer of artificial baits in the world. First introduced in wood in 1929, the River Runt vaulted to the forefront of the American angler's thoughts in 1933 when it was released in plastic as the River Runt Spook. It soon rose to become Heddon's best selling family of fishing lures, and one of the most famous (and productive) lures in history. In this book, Heddon scholars and noted collectors Tom Jacomet and Dennis Boulais have combined forces to create the definitive guide to all things River Runt. Tracking the origins and development of the original wooden Series 110 River Runt to the splashy introduction of the River Runt Spook and its various permutations, the authors cover all of the known variations for each of the more than two dozen River Runt models, from the most popular to the obscure, and from fly rod to salmon size. Based on nearly two decades of research, The Heddon River Runt Identification and Collector's Guide not only gives us every known (and a couple dozen as yet unknown) color used on the River Runt and River Runt Spook, it also covers the bewildering array of hardware, the plethora of different boxes, and advertising pieces related to this family of baits. Throw in oddities, knock offs, and fakes, and this is the only treatise you'll ever need to collect one of the most popular lures ever made. Contains chapters on all the River Runt models, including photos of hardware, boxes, variations, oddities, and of course, all of the known colors of the Heddon River Runt Spook. There are quick reference charts at the end of every chapter. Over 500 different River Runt Spooks are pictured! This will be the definitive work on the Heddon River Runt and is a must for any collector or angler'gs library.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: Engraved, carved powder horns from the 18th century are a unique American form of folk art. Shown in this large format book with color photos & detailed descriptions. Publishers Full Description: This full-color, hardcover book features 436 photos of 110 carved and engraved powder horns, specifically chosen to reflect the magnificent variety of subjects and the artistic range of the individual carver. Along with the flintlock musket or rifle, the powder horn was essential to the American colonist's survival in a wild and untamed wilderness. The exquisite examples illustrated in this book reflect the full range of the artist's craft, from beautiful map horns to very personal horns commemorating events and loved ones.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - Knives and military - a topic that interests not just knife collectors and historians. Today many knife manufacturers advertise that their products are used by military forces and special units. With the aid of authentic photos, this book documents for the first time which knives, bayonets and tools are actually carried in action by the soldiers - U.S. Marines and other troops from different countries. The unique photographs that illustrate the book were taken in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Balkans. Dietmar Pohl provides a detailed description of each of the eighty knives that appear in the book, along with technical specs and background information. Over 120 color images

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife stands symbolic for daring secret operations that Britain ran during World War II. This book provides an insight in the development of 20th century's most influential military fighting knife and its historical background. Also the biographical background of its inventors, William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes, is embedded in this story and unburdened of all the myths and legends that have been woven around these two innovative men. It covers not only the basic variations of the F-S knife but also numerous other examples the collector may encounter. The problematic topic of fakes is discussed as well as the question as to how to narrow the focus of one,s collection. Thus, prospective buyers of Fairbairn-Sykes knives will find this book a useful guide through the jungle of variants and fakes. Over 150 color/bw images

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Quick Notes: This photo book displays hundreds of examples of original drag racing collectible memorabilia from the 1950s though current times. Publishers Full Description: The late 1940s and early 1950s were a great time for car clubs and various timing associations throughout the United States. The earliest keepsakes by hot rodders were member pins, car club plaques, t-shirts, jackets, decals, photographs and the rare event poster and program. The fanatics' demand for more collectible items grew as quickly as the sport of drag racing, clinging to countless amounts of memorabilia branded by their favorite driver, car or race event. This photo book displays hundreds of examples of original drag racing collectible memorabilia from the 1950s though current times. From a single keepsake to the super collections that include tens of thousands of items--everything from die cast cars, T-shirts and jackets, damaged and crashed car parts, trading cards, posters, toys, pins and badges, decals and stickers, fire suits and helmets, team hand out cards, events programs, and so much more.

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Signed by the author A first-class book about antique folding fruit knives -- the first comprehensive volume on the subject. BOOK REVIEW Reviewed by Knife World Staff Pocket fruit knives are folding knives which contain a cutting blade intended specifically for fruit. Because the acid in fruit juices will rapidly discolor a carbon steel blade, cutlers offered these knives with blades of silver, gold, or silver plate (rarely other materials), which better resist corrosion. With an elegant fruit knife in your pocket, you were prepared for whatever fruit-dining opportunity might present itself. Perhaps no area of knife collecting has been so unfairly neglected as these fruit knives. In design, quality and ornamentation many represent the pinnacle of the cutler's art, and yet it seems that relatively little attention has been paid to them. Inexplicably, collector values have languished well below those fetched by steel-bladed knives of comparable quality, but perhaps that's all about to change. This new book entitled Pocket Fruit Knives is the work of Simon Moore, the leading expert in the field and since 1975, the author of many articles on fruit knives and early European cutlery for The National Knife Magazine, Silver Magazine, and others (he's also penned three booklets for Shires Album series). This book shares its format, retail price, and high standard with The London Knife Book reviewed last month - no coincidence as both are published by David Watson of Antique Knives Ltd. The book is divided into chapters covering: A Brief History of Pocket and Fruit Knives in Europe up to 1650; Early French Pocket Fruit Knives; Pocket Fruit Knives From Other Countries (primarily the U.S.); as well as four lengthy chapters on the evolution, peak, and decline of English Pocket Fruit Knives from the 1700s to 1940. The coverage of French and English fruit knives of all eras is truly outstanding, and far surpasses all previous publications on the subject. While French specimens are rarer here in the U.S. than in Europe, English-made fruit knives are easily the most often encountered and the most popularly collected, making this book an important resource. Coverage of American fruit knives as well as those made in other countries is more basic, but I still cant point to any other source that does a better job. The text is clearly written and well organized, and are accompanied by well over 600 illustrations. Like most other books on collectibles, the photographs are a HUGE drawing card - not just because they're clear and of decent size, but because they show so many fine knives. The hundreds of fruit knives pictured here range from common examples that collectors encounter with frequency, to a wide variety of extremely rare specimens - including some of the finest known. I thought that I would list a few of the more exotic examples pictured, to give one a taste of how complete this book is. Of course there are countless fruit knives with silver blades and mother of pearl (nacre) or tortoiseshell handles, but the number with gold blades is amazing, and handle materials extend to agate, enamel, ivory and fancy celluloid. Some are elaborately inlaid with silver or gold wire (pique work), bits of contrasting shell, and even diamonds and split pearls. There are unusual mechanisms like slotted, slide-out, and butterfly fruit knives, and one even has a mechanism to close the slot between the scales when the blade is open (wow!) You'll find pocketknives containing silver fruit blades, and fruit knives with fork, nut pick, and orange peeler blades. One fruit knife shown has a kukri-shaped silver blade! But some of my favorite photos are those that aren't pretty. There are quite a few shots of early fruit knives that have been disassembled to show hallmarks concealed on a blade's tang. And fourteen superbly illustrated pages are devoted to fruit knife construction, common faults, repair, and fakery and how to spot each. The author even provides guidelines as to how much such faults will affect the collector value of a given piece. Speaking of values, Moore has thoughtfully provided us with a separate insert suggesting approximate collector values for each knife illustrated. Though the value ranges are somewhat wide and are listed in British Pounds (1 GBP = approximately US $1.60 as of this writing) this is a great idea. Values seem a bit on the high side for the U.S. market - but that may change with the publication of this book. Four important pages are devoted to identification of makers hallmarks, something that collectors should really appreciate. There is also a glossary, a bibliography, and a very detailed index which I anticipate using often. Pocket Fruit Knives is without question the finest resource ever compiled for fruit knife enthusiasts - coupled with a basic guide to hallmarks, most collectors may not need another book on the subject. Collectors of antique English and French folding knives in general will also find much to like here, and it will appeal to the maker of Art Knives as a source of inspiration in the same way that The Antique Bowie Knife Book has. But don't be surprised if it leads you to collect these vintage gems! Contents A Brief History of Pocket and Fruit Knives in Europe up to 1650 Early French Pocket Fruit Knives Evolution of English Pocket Fruit Knives to c.1770: The Period of Confusion The Pistol-grip Period: 1770-1790 The Golden Age: 1790-1815 Later Regency to pre-Victorian. Rococo and Neo-classical Re-visited: 1815-1837 The Extravagance of the Victorian Period: 1837-1890 & Later French Pocket Fruit Knives The Declining Years: 1890-1940 Pocket Fruit Knives From Other Countries Collecting, Construction, Pitfalls, Fakery and Faults Pocket Fruit Knives, List of Makers, References & Further Reading

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Signed by the author Written by the respected knife historian, collector and author, Ron Flook, this new publication is an informational and reference tool on antique London knives, knife makers and cutlery dealers. With high quality color photography and concise, detailed content, The London Knife Book is expected to change the face of London knife trading and collecting by providing collectors with a great deal of previously unpublished information. BOOK REVIEW Reviewed by Knife World Staff Author Ron Flook's name should be familiar to most Knife World readers - if not for his occasional contributions to this publication, for his books on military knives (which include British & Commonwealth Military Knives - the definitive work on the subject.) But you may not be aware that the author's love for English cutlery extends far beyond military edged weapons, to include the fixed blade and folding knives that earned Great Britain its reputation as the world's cutlery center. While the city of Sheffield has for centuries attracted most of the attention, the cutlers of London achieved an equally high standard - and yet the city has largely been overlooked by cutlery historians. In digesting Mr. Flook's latest book, one is struck by the notion that it should do much to help correct this oversight and give London's cutlers the recognition that has been withheld for so long. Perhaps the best way to describe The London Knife Book is to suggest that its format resembles the highly regarded Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings, but with crisp, clear, full color photographs (the work of publisher David Watson) and of course focused specifically on the cutlery makers and retailers of London. The bulk of the book (215 pp.) is devoted to an A-Z Listing of London Cutlers which is a compilation of known makers & retailers, their addresses and dates of operation, and a short history of each firm if that information is known. There are literally hundreds of entries, covering the better known firms like Evans & Co., Holtzapffel, Paget, Thornhill, Underwood, Weiss, and Wilkinson to those such as Clements, Cogswell & Harrison, J. Drew & Sons, Hill & Son, Lund, and Savigny, and of course a great many of the obscure variety. Few of these firms have been well documented in the cutlery literature, and I would venture that the majority of makers and retailers are listed here for the very first time. This is a tribute to the amount of original research conducted in the course of assembling this book, and is The London Knife Book's most significant contribution to the field. Accompanying the listings are many rare knives and other fine cutlery items with a London association. Hunting knives, bowies, and folding knives of all kinds (especially multiblade examples) are very well represented, and there are also a few surgical instruments, straight razors, folding saws, hunters axes and other items scattered throughout - enough to remind us that London's cutlers produced more than just the obvious. The large closeup photos of particularly significant pieces are a nice touch, and collectors of unusual cutlery will find many things to appreciate here - from pocketknives with unusual special-purpose blades or opening mechanisms, to a 19th century throwing star that will look familiar to Randall collectors, to English hunting knives that bear a strong resemblance to those popular in California's Gold Rush days. The London Knife Book is an important addition to the cutlery literature, and an absolutely essential reference for everyone with an interest in English cutlery of the 19th and 20th centuries - after all, it's the only book likely to identify the more obscure London cutlery firms. Those who simply appreciate bowie knives and high grade pocket cutlery will also find much to appreciate here as well. Hats off to Mr. Flook for delivering another superb book on a subject that was in real need of one. Contents The Worshipful Company of Cutlers London Cutlers and Retailers A-Z Listing of London Cutlers References and Sources Conclusion