Antique Arrowheads

Lyle Official Antiques Review 2001 (Lyle)

Antiques Weekly
The most comprehensive reference work on antiques in existence. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description
This is the all-new edition of the most authoritative and useful guide to antiques and collectibles that any collector, expert or novice, could have. For more than twenty-five years, dealers and collectors have relied on Lyle for the most complete and up-to-date information available. The 2001 edition of this indispensable guide gives the current values of more than 5,000 items, including clocks, glassware, toys, dishes, furniture, jewelry, silver, and quilts. Higher-priced items are contrasted with less costly objects of similar design to educate the newcomer in relative values. The extensive index makes it easy to locate specific items.

"Unquestionably the most useful antique guide available."-Antiques Appraisers Association

"The most comprehensive reference work on antiques in existence."-Antiques Weekly

Overstreet Indian Arrowheads PG: Second Edition

Projectile Points of the Midwest : A Field Guide

Schroeders Antiques Price Guide (Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide)

Book Description
No other book on the market houses as much information for a bargain price. Once again over 50,000 listings from reliable sources are included and carefully checked by an authority on the subject. More than 400 expert advisors make sure only the best and most accurate data remains. Hundreds of sharp photographs accompany the 500+ categories: glass and porcelain, match holders, purses, cookie jars, jewelry, advertising, furniture, dolls, records and more. History and other pertinent facts complement the descriptive listings, which reflect the current market and developing trends. 2005 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy.

The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads 10th Edition...

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For more than a decade, there’s been one authoritative resource for true enthusiasts. Determined collectors, top dealers, and serious historians agree: The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowhead Identification and Price Guide is the best book of its kind!

This all-new edition of the classic guide features:

· A new, fully illustrated feature article by noted historian Michael Gramly, Ph.D.
· More than 12,000 actual-size photographs of arrowheads, many of them in full color
· Price listings organized in 10 geographic sections with up-to-date market reports for each one
· Valuable advice on identifying, grading, and pricing arrowheads
· Up-to-date reports on trends in each market region

The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide 9th Edition...

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE FOR INDIAN ARROWHEADS COLLECTORS

This is the only reference source for arrowhead collectors everywhere. Dividing the United States into nine geographical regions, this guide offers the most comprehensive and current information available to any collector, making you the expert!

Collecting points has never been easier: simply compare your find to the life-size photographs inside to discover its date and value.

• Over 12,000 actual-sixe illustrations of point types

• Thousands of new point types never seen before

• Completely revised and expanded Western section with new point types and illustrations

• Dazzling color section with more than 350 illustrations

• A complete market review to help you evaluate your arrowhead collection

• Important tips on how to grade, classify, find, and buy points



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About The Author
ROBERT M. OVERSTREET has been writing The Official® Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads for 18 years, and it has become the number one reference in the field for collectors and dealers alike. The author is always looking for high quality pictures of points for future editions. He also writes our Official® Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Official® Overstreet Comic Companion, and Official® Overstreet Comic Grading Guide. He lives in Baltimore, MD.

The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Price Guide, 8th edition (Official Overstreet...

Book Description
The Professional Standard for America’s Oldest Collectible

Indian arrowheads may well be the earliest evidence of man’s ability to create, style, and manufacture objects of symmetry and beauty. As Robert Overstreet, bestselling author and trained typologist, reminds us, “they represent a unique art form crafted by the world’s earliest artist. Unique because, like snowflakes, each specimen is an original and no two are exactly alike.”

The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide has been the reference for collectors everywhere. Filled with life-size photographs, collecting points has never been easier: simply hold up your find to the photos and discover its date and value! Organized by the United States’ nine geographic regions, this guide offers the most comprehensive and current information available to any collector, making you the expert.

* More than 8,000 actual-size photographs, plus a dazzling color section
* Thousands of new illustrations covering many new point types that have never been seen before from all over the United States, including Alaska
* The experts’ guide on how to buy authentic relics
* Up-to-date regional market reports
* Tips on grading

Special features include:

Breaking information about the Olive Branch site in Illinois from Dr. Michael Gramly, complete with details of the people who lived there and how their points evolved from the beginning of their occupation till the end.

Man’s first stone tools from the Old World—an illustrated price guide in full color from Homo habilis to Homo sapiens!

BUY IT • USE IT • BECOME AN EXPERT
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The Professional Standard for America?s Oldest Collectible

Indian arrowheads may well be the earliest evidence of man?s ability to create, style, and manufacture objects of symmetry and beauty. As Robert Overstreet, bestselling author and trained typologist, reminds us, ?they represent a unique art form crafted by the world?s earliest artist. Unique because, like snowflakes, each specimen is an original and no two are exactly alike.?

The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide has been the reference for collectors everywhere. Filled with life-size photographs, collecting points has never been easier: simply hold up your find to the photos and discover its date and value! Organized by the United States? nine geographic regions, this guide offers the most comprehensive and current information available to any collector, making you the expert.

* More than 8,000 actual-size photographs, plus a dazzling color section
* Thousands of new illustrations covering many new point types that have never been seen before from all over the United States, including Alaska
* The experts? guide on how to buy authentic relics
* Up-to-date regional market reports
* Tips on grading

Special features include:

Breaking information about the Olive Branch site in Illinois from Dr. Michael Gramly, complete with details of the people who lived there and how their points evolved from the beginning of their occupation till the end.

Man?s first stone tools from the Old World?an illustrated price guide in full color from Homo habilis to Homo sapiens!

BUY IT ? USE IT ? BECOME AN EXPERT --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The OPG to American Indian Arrowheads, 1st Edition (Official Price Guide to American...

Product Description
Throughout the century, both seasoned collectors and novices have been drawn to and fascinated by the ancient arrowheads, tools, and projectile points found all across America. More than just a hobby, this exciting area of collecting provides an important link to America's past. All-new and recommended by experts, THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO AMERICAN INDIAN ARROWHEADS is the only sourcebook you'll ever need.
COMPREHENSIVE. THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO AMERICAN INDIAN ARROWHEADS completely covers this flourishing field, providing accurate identification and pricing for thousands of ancient artifacts, including flint arrowheads, spear points, axe heads, and other stone hand-tools.
AUTHORITATIVE. This invaluable guide is hailed by collectors, archeologists, and academics for its easy accessibility.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Professional advice on the best methods for both finding and collecting arrowheads.
FULLY ILLUSTRATED. This clear, concise guide contains black and white photographs throughout the text for accurate identification.

Inside Flap Copy
Throughout the century, both seasoned collectors and novices have been drawn to and fascinated by the ancient arrowheads, tools, and projectile points found all across America. More than just a hobby, this exciting area of collecting provides an important link to America's past. All-new and recommended by experts, THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO AMERICAN INDIAN ARROWHEADS is the only sourcebook you'll ever need.
COMPREHENSIVE. THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO AMERICAN INDIAN ARROWHEADS completely covers this flourishing field, providing accurate identification and pricing for thousands of ancient artifacts, including flint arrowheads, spear points, axe heads, and other stone hand-tools.
AUTHORITATIVE. This invaluable guide is hailed by collectors, archeologists, and academics for its easy accessibility.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Professional advice on the best methods for both finding and collecting arrowheads.
FULLY ILLUSTRATED. This clear, concise guide contains black and white photographs throughout the text for accurate identification.

The Overstreet Indian Arrowheads

The Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification And Price Guide, 6th Edition (Official...

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Newly re-formatted, The Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide, Sixth Edition, puts regional information at your fingertips quickly and easily. With the thumbnail guides and thousands of completely new photos, identification is a snap. This comprehensive guide now provides the broadest coverage ever and includes:

-More types and more regions

-How to buy authentic relics

-Up-to-date regional market reports

-Tips on grading

-Dazzling color section

-Over 900 pages

-Over 5,000 actual-size illustrations

-Chronology of early man

-A special up-to-the-minute article on lithics by John Grenawalt

About The Author
Robert M. Overstreet has been collecting arrowheads since his childhood. He lives with his wife, Carol, outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

The Story of Imari: The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain

Book Description
Fired in the kilns of Arita, Japan, eight miles south of the seaport town after which it was named, Imari porcelain is distinguished by the beautiful visual effects produced by its blue underglaze and color overglaze enamels. In THE STORY OF IMARI, author Goro Shimura describes the cultural and historical significance of these prized porcelain bowls, plates, vases, teacups, and other wares. Examining the artistry and stories behind specific pieces, Shimura analyzes their glazes, patterns, motifs, and functions, weaving in tales of emperors, tea ceremonies, cranes, surfing rabbits, and more. This is Imari in all its colorful glory, from the grandest histories to the smallest details.

Publisher Description
* Features more than 150 rare and collectible pieces from 1600 to 1830.

The World of Salt Shakers Antique and Art Glass Value Guide: Antique and Art Glass Value...

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The Lechners have studied and specialized in obtaining detailed information relative to the antique art and patterned glass salt shakers primarily manufactured by American glass houses during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the six years since their last release, they have photographed and documented hundreds of additional shakers not yet featured, leading them to the release of this new volume. It features over 850 gorgeous examples from 68 glass factories. Every shaker is described in great detail, with size, markings, special characteristics, patterns, variations, as well as current collector values. In addition to the enormous gallery of vivid shakers, the Lechners provide essential information on pricing, physical characteristics and measurements, understanding of glass types, and related terminology. A special comprehensive 'Imitation, Reproduction, Look-Alike, and Fake Glass' section exposes antique imitation glass and fakes involving not only salt shakers but cruets, sugar shakers, toothpick holders, and tumblers, and enhances this vast text. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: The late Ralph Lechner, along with his wife, Mildred, extensively researched colored glass salt shakers and produced a three-volume series that has become a standard reference in the field. His hours of dedication and communication with collectors and members of the Antique and Art Glass Salt Shaker Collectors' Society is reflected in their work. REVIEW: This is the third volume in the authors' series of books on antique art and pattern glass salt and pepper shakers that continues to document the many additional patterns and forms that this type of ware was produced in during the Victorian era, circa 1870-1915. It concentrates on the colored glassware shakers. A must-have for any shaker collector.