Antique Price Guides

Collectible Compact Disc Price Guide 2 (Collectible Compact Disc Price Guide)

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Collectible Compact Disc Price Guide II gives the resale value of more than 50,000 rare, common, import, out-of-print, and promo CDs. The introduction features a detailed history of the CD, defines what is collectible, and even describes how a CD is manufactured and why it's so durable. Hundreds of photos. Four basic elements that determine a worthy collectible CD: popularity of the artist, presence of unreleased tracks, special packaging, availability of the CD. AUTHORBIO: Greg Cooper, the author of the world's first-ever and most respected CD and laser disc collector's guide, has been compiling lists of collectible CDs and tracking their value since 1988. He has written articles and has consulted on the subject of CD collecting for numerous magazines and newspapers. REVIEW: The author of this book, Gregory Cooper, has scoured the world, consulting regularly with hundreds of collectors, dealers, and manufacturers, to create the most complete and accurate database of CD collectibles ever. Not only are there thousands of listings, but there is a section of color photos and information on first issues, CD singles, out-of-print CDs, and more.

COLLECTIBLE MAGAZINES: Identification and Price Guide, 2e (Collectible Magazines)

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  The Essential Guide to American Magazines

Here is the only guide on the market to all major categories of general circulation American magazines from 1880 to 1999. With up- to values on thousands of magazines, plus more than 550 new photos of collectible magazine covers, this book is a must for every collector. It includes:

• Current values for popular magazines, from National Geographic to Life, Rolling Stone, a and Tiger Beat
• Coverage of all movie, TV, and entertainment magazines,
• with extensive listings for TV/Guide and People
• Complete listings for every monster, science fiction,
• and horror magazine, from Famous Monsters of Filmland
• and Horror Tales to Starlog
• Values for adult magazines, including Playboy, High Society, and Penthouse, along with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Special Editions, plus a list of the most collectible females, such as Samantha Fox and Cindy Crawford
• A new chapter on Karate and Wrestling magazines
• Dozens of recent magazines with collectible celebrity covers,
• including Xena and TheX-Files
• Tips on buying, selling, and starting a collection
• Grading information
• Advice for buying and selling over the Internet

Collectible Teapots: A Reference and Price Guide

Book Description
A longtime teapot collector and columnist gives a wealth of information on teapots from around the world, including tips on how to create, display, and store teapot collections, recognize manufacturers' marks, and brew an exquisite pot of tea. This book also offers fascinating historical background of teapots, including a nation-by-nation explanation of teapots from China, Japan, Europe, and the United States.

Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index

Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index (Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index, 17th...

Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index: Limited Edition : Plates, Figurines, Cottages,...

Collectibles Price Guide 2006 (Collectibles Price Guide)

Book Description
From real Americana such as Native American artifacts and folk art to familiar and eminently collectible items such as Depression glass and decoy ducks - the Collectibles Price Guide is the perfect shopping companion, whether the venue is your local thrift shop, garage sale, or the Internet.

About The Author
One of the world's leading experts in the field, Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960's and has since written more than 80 books, many of which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Since October 2002, DK and Judith Miller have launched several series, including the Antiques Price Guides, Collectibles Price Guides, and the DK Collector's Guides.

Collectibles Price Guide 2008 (Collectibles Price Guide)

Book Description
Whether you want to identify and value items already in your possession or simply get an idea of what the market holds, world-renowned antiques and collectibles expert Judith Miller, offers buyers and sellers the perfect companion. Whether you're hoping to grab a bargain at a yard sale or online, or are hoping to find the value of that 1960s coffee set in the attic, this 6th edition provides all the information you need in one handy volume.

AUTHOR BIO: One of the world's leading experts in the field, Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960's and has since written more than 80 books, on a wide variety of subjects. Judith is a regular lecturer and contributor to newspapers and magazines, including The Financial TImes. She has appeared on "The House Detectives," "The Antiques Trail," and "The Martha Stewart Show." Since October 2002, DK and Judith Miller have launched several series, including the Antiques Price Guides, Collectibles Price Guides, and the DK Collector's Guides.

Mark Hill has had a lifelong passion for collectibles. A former specialist at Bonhams and Sotheby's, he is the Price Guide Company's resident collectibles experts as well as a consultant in collectibles and online auctions. Mark is the coauthor of DK Collector's Guide: 20th-Century Glass.

Collectibly Yours Barbie Doll 1980-1990: 1980-1990 : Identification and Price Guide

Book Description
This newest book by Margo Rana is an identification and price guide to all of variations of BARBIE play and collector dolls which were manufactured by Mattel in the decade of the 1980s. Also included are versions of Ken, P.J., Whitney, Midge, Christie, Skipper, and other Mattel favorites. The 80s were also a prime period for wonderful Black, Hispanic and Asian versions of the BARBIE family. In almost every case, the different variations of each type of doll is shown and described. 450 color photos. 160 pages.

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A must for all fans of 11-1/2inch fashion dolls, this newest book by Margo Rana is an identification and price guide to all of the variations of BARBIE play and collector dolls which were manufactured by Mattel in the decade of the 1980s-the favorite period of the "pink box collectors". Also included are versions of Ken, P.J., Whitney, Midge, Christie, Skipper, and other Mattel favorites, including the trendy dolls that were "the Rockers". The 80s were also a prime period for the wonderful Black, Hispanic and Asian versions of the BARBIE family. The costuming ranges from beach wear to wedding gowns. In almost every case, the different variations of each type of doll is shown and described-from Magic Curl to Super Star dolls, from Beach Blast to the Astronaut group, every collector will find a favorite in these smashing colorful photographs.

Collecting Antique Bird Decoys and Duck Calls: An Identification and Price Guide

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179 Pages

Collecting Antique Bird Decoys and Duck Calls: An Identification and Price Guide

Book Description
For the first time in 10 years, collectors of antique bird decoys and duck calls are able to enjoy a totally updated, revised, and expanded edition of the late Carl F. Luckey's, COLLECTING ANTIQUE BIRD DECOYS AND DUCK CALLS. Hundreds of pages with new information and new photos have been added to this legendary must-have collectible reference guide which offers tps on identifying antique decoys and forgeries and fakes, techniques for restoration and repairs, a guide to "The Schools of Carvers," and much more.

This updated edition provides history and current pricing of the prominent duck and goose hunting decoys used over the past century-plus, including both hand-carved and factory models. Coverage of "modern" decoys-made in the past 50 years, has been added, plus information about duck and goose calls. Also new is a chapter on advertising of decoys and hunting memorabilia from the 1920s through 1950s and an interview with one of the most prominent decoy collectors.

About The Author
Carl F. Luckey, writer and researcher, produced the original COLLECTING ANTIQUE BIRD DECOYS AND DUCK CALLS, revising and adding to it several times. Russel E. Lewis is a Michigan college professor and author of a fishing lure history and collecting book. He is a longtime decoy and fishing lure dealer and collector. Russell farms and raises registered Percheron horses, sheep, and chickens on the family farm in Evart, Michigan with his wife Wendy.

Collecting Antique Marbles: Identification and Price Guide