Antique Books

A lot has changed in the world of antiques and collectibles since the collecting world was introduced to Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 25 years ago. However, in all that time this guide has maintained unequivocal reliability of pricing and data, depth of coverage in key antiques and collectibles categories, and rapid response to the changing needs of the collecting community. With more than 5,500 color photos (more than any other price guide), newly updated listings and broad range of categories, this guide more than lives up to its legacy.

Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide provides the most comprehensive and reliable information on the American antiques and collectibles market. Packed with 4,500 color photos and 8,000 detailed descriptions , with current prices, America’s #1 selling price guide keeps abreast of the latest collecting trends. New features for 2010 include detailed feature articles with helpful buying, selling, and collecting advice; background notes and tips sprinkled throughout the listings; a general market report; and 17 category-specific market reports covering advertising, bottles, ceramics, clocks, comic books, dolls, firearms, furniture, glass, ivory, jewelry, militaria, political items, posters, tools, toys, and watches.

This new edition provides readers with the information and values to carve a niche for themselves in a market where rare first editions of Jane Austen’s Emma and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone recently sold at auction for $254,610 and $40,355, respectively. Organized in 13 categories, including Americana, banned, paranormal and mystery, this guide discusses identifying and grading books, and provides collectors with details for identifying and assessing books in 8,000 listing

This new edition of “The Bottle bible” is loaded with listings, current market values and trademark data for 50 years of bottles produced during the 19th and 20th centuries. With this book in hand the tools to positively identify and accurately assess bottles in your collection are at your fingertips. Review tips for spotting reproductions, determining rarity and identifying factors that affect values, for 50+ categories of bottles (with 20 new areas) including bottles from/about Avon, Ballantine, Jim Beam, Lionstone, Miniatures, and Violin and Banjo, among others.

The humble paperback packs a lot into just a few pages, and that's without even getting into the storyline. Every imaginable genre and subject, from romance and science fiction to sleaze and the traditional western are among the pocket-sized reads you'll find in this price guide. The appealing intense, often graphic, passionate and sometimes provocative cover art of paperbacks that you can't help but love are featured in 1,000 brilliant color photos in this must-have collectors reference.

In this new edition of the most functional furniture price guide, author Kyle Husfloen covers all major styles of American and European furniture from the 17th century through the mid-20th century. You'll discover extensive pricing for bedroom suites, beds, benches, chests and chest of drawers, cradles, sofas, settees, wardrobes and armoires, as well as an illustrated guide to American furniture terms.

As fake antiques become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, it is important to know how to separate the authentic pieces from the reproductions. This guide provides side-by-side pictorial comparisons as well as sound advice on how to identify fakes. The publisher of Antique & Collectors Reproduction News here covers the most commonly reproduced items, devoting entire chapters to such topics as pottery, dishes, toys, African American memorabilia, and silver. Wondering if you have a real Roseville vase? The author describes how to check the mark on the bottom and notes that if the inside of the vase is not completely glazed, it's not the real thing. You can also use a black light to see if an image is a digitized fake (new paper fluoresces). The array of examples is impressive, but the author reminds readers that it is impossible to document every possible fake. Other guides to fakes have been published, such as The Complete Guide to Fakes and Forgeries (1988), but these guides are old and the techniques of forgers have become more sophisticated. This new volume is highly recommended for public libraries with a patron interest in antiques and collectibles. Jennifer Mayer, Univ. of Wyoming Libs., Laramie
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

*Broad appeal for every type of collector with a fascination with jewelry -- from glittery and gaudy to elegant and subtle

Easy to use, this price guide couples comprehensive with compact; and presents information in an authoritative manner you can trust and turn to with confidence. With millions of pieces to select from, jewelry is an attractive collecting opportunity for everyone, regardless of income. This extensive and beautifully illustrated guide contains 1,000 color photos and detailed listings to help you easily identify and price antique, modern and costume jewelry.

Features eight categories of kitchen collectibles covering everything from crocks to slicers.

Author is the editor of the No. 1 selling antiques and collectibles price guide.

With kitchens often serving as the heart or hub of any household, it's no surprise the gadgets, goodies and graters of the kitchens of yesteryear are a popular choice among fellow collectors. Antique Trader Kitchen Collectibles Price Guide outlines the history behind innovations such as eggbeaters, string holders, teapots, rolling pins, coffee pots, ice cream scoops and canisters, while offering advice on making smart collecting decisions. Plus, each listing contains detailed and reliable pricing and stunning color photos you have come to appreciate from Antique Trader books.

A precious commodity since ancient times, the powerful presence of perfume lies not in the fragrance alone, as you'll discover after spending just a few minutes with this beautiful new reference to the regal world of antique and vintage perfume bottles. Each of the bottles in this book (which includes commercial successes such as Avon and Coty, and high-end spectacles including Chanel No. 5 and Lalique) is represented in a stunning color photo, accompanied by recent auction and realized pricing, plus, production information to assist with accurate identification of these classic containers.

Collecting salt and pepper shakers is a hobby with a little something for everyone. Whether you fancy figurals, go-togethers, hangers, kissers, nesters, stackers or long-boys, you'll quickly discover the pricing and identifying details you need in Antique Trader Salt and Pepper Shaker Price Guide. This go-to guide will help you easily assess your favorite collectible condiment containers.

The beautiful glazed crocks, jugs and churns that were commonly used for food storage in the late 1800s and early 1900s have always attracted collectors. Today, that interest is more alive than ever--and now collectors can reference a full-color, comprehensive guide to their favorite stoneware pieces.

Revered antiques expert Kyle Husfloen has teamed up with the American Pottery Auction to offer this guide, featuring 1,000 brilliant color photos of highly collectible stoneware. Detailed listings including descriptions, manufacturer's mark information and current pricing give collectors the essential information they need to make secure purchases. Stoneware collectors won't find a more comprehensive and easy-to-use identification and price guide anywhere else.

-1,000 listings of collectible stoneware -Full-color photo of each piece listed -Detailed descriptions include manufacturer's marks