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A Monograph of the Silver Dollar: Good and Bad is a book written by John Leonard Riddell in 1845. The book provides a detailed analysis of the silver dollar, including its history, design, and value. Riddell examines both genuine and counterfeit silver dollars, detailing...

In Problems in Furniture Making, Fred Duane Crawshaw provides a comprehensive guide to the challenges and issues faced by furniture makers. With the help of detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Crawshaw covers a wide range of topics, from design and materials to manufacturing and...

100 Treasures and Curiosities draws on the extensive collection of Carisbrooke Castle Museum to reveal some of the Isle of Wight's most historic and significant stories alongside more unusual and quirky tales from the Island's past. Established by Princess Beatrice in 1898, the museum...

For centuries, fans have been used to keep cool, hide behind and even communicate. Made from a variety of different materials in innumerable styles, from simple utilitarian fan to the beautifully ornate, they have long fascinated fashionistas the world over. Now they are often...

100 BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL DESIGNS.This adult coloring book has 100 beautiful animal designs including a huge variety of small and big creatures from a broad range of habitats including forests, oceans, deserts and grasslands. It provides hours of fun, calm, relaxation and stress relief through...

God loves us with a perfect, unconditional love. It is an agape love--a love that is sacrificial, nonjudgmental, uncondemning, and unwavering. But God not only wants us to embrace this love he has for us, he also wants us to love both him and...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

The Daguerreotype Camera of 1839 is a photographic landmark. It introduced the first practical method for taking a photograph, although what is generally acknowledged as the first photograph was actually taken thirteen years before with a different type of camera by Nic phore Ni...

Over 500 crisp color photos display the wide range of cameras produced from the earliest days of photography to the rise of the digital age. The informative text provides a history of cameras, organized into chapters by various camera types, including snapshot, folding, rangefinder,...

Lefton China has fast become one of the most desirable, sought after collectibles on the secondary market today. With a vast number of styles, series, and patterns to choose from, this authoritative volume includes new information on the history of the George Zoltan Lefton...

Who wants to make a substantial amount of cash by selling collectibles online, or by increasing their own profit margin when conducting an estate/tag sale? This is not just another antique book; my book will teach you secrets on how to find those one-of-a-kind,...

Australian Animal Coloring Book for kids: Do your children love animals? If so, your child will love this animal coloring book for 2+ kids Coloring books for kids are filled with many drawings of Australian jungle animals that will keep your child occupied and...

The American watchmaker and jeweler - An encyclopedia for the horologist, jeweler, gold and silversmith is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Scorpion Coloring Book Join us on this chilling journey and bring the astonishing scenes to life with an array of vivid color. Budding artists and advanced colorists alike will enjoy hours of fun putting a unique twist on these fun illustrations.Details: 100 Unique &...

Script and writing were among the most important inventions in human history, and until the invention of printing, the handwritten book was the primary medium of literary and cultural transmission. Although the study of manuscripts is already quite advanced for many regions of the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A story about Raj, young boy from India who finds nails in a cave on Holy Mountain Monastery. He decides to take nails to a Bascilica in Rome. He has adventures to and from Rome. He develops a relationship with people in Turkey who...

Delving into the diverse experiences of minoritised occupational therapists, this book contributes to the increasingly critical need for cultural humility in healthcare and discusses difficult topics surrounding culture, race, and religion with clarity and humanity. Using a wealth of research and knowledge on different...

The first amateur movie--or cine--camera was patented in 1898, but it wasn't until 1923 that mainstream manufacturers began making cameras specifically for the amateur market. During their history, thoughtfully and thoroughly detailed in this authoritative text, a huge range of amateur cine cameras was...

Historians of the various tools trades have long wanted a work specifically on saws and this, the first, is an attempt to match the detail and scholarship of the best that cover planes, cutlery, spanners and measuring tools. The author is a frequent writer...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Traditionally, gold and silver were considered stores of value. With the passage of time, new forms of wealth have emerged ranging from land and building to shares, bonds, fixed deposits, currencies, annuities, insurance policies, wallets, MF, PF, et al, with ownership in sole proprietorship...

This antiquarian volume contains John Brand's 1777 treatise; "Observations on Popular Antiquities". It is a comprehensive catalogue of popular festivals and customs of the common folk of the time, with reflections on which should be kept and which should be relinquished. Contents include: "Of...

This comprehensive guide to silverwork and jewelry-making covers everything from the basics of design and fabrication to advanced techniques like chasing and repoussé. Written by H. Wilson with contributions from Unno Bisei, the book features detailed instructions accompanied by photographs and diagrams. The authors...

An essential guide to the world of antique collecting, this book provides tips and advice on how to start and grow a collection, as well as insights into the market and the history of antiques. From furniture to jewelry, and from art to ceramics,...

The Smurfs, those blue creatures that so captivated the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, have been around since 1958. They were born in Brussels and came to the American market in 1979. From their mushroom houses in the medieval forest, they...

Retro Cameras is a stylish, design-led guide to classic and retro cameras aimed at those who want to discover the world of analogue photography. It includes more than one hundred camera models, from the easily affordable to the highly collectible, in thirteen formats: 35mm...

Power of Creativity is a unique project devised by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, whose aim is to seek out the most creative and most investable artists and introduce them to established collectors of contemporary art and art lovers.Author: Contemporary Art Curator MagazineISBN-10: 8419192627ISBN-13: 9788419192622Publisher:...

THE AUBURNDALE WATCH COMPANY - First American attempt toward the Dollar Watch An interesting part of the watchmaking industry - a well-intentioned endeavor gone wrong. Nevertheless, or exactly because of that, those rare timepieces still around on the market today fetch high prices amongst...

Featuring over 800 eye-catching photos that capture the essence of Korean handicraft, this book introduces the unique charm of 44 different crafts.Author: Debbi Kent, Joan SuwalskyISBN-10: 1624120261ISBN-13: 9781624120268Publisher: Seoul Selection USA, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2016Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.84lbsSize: 11.01h x 8.66w x 0.54d

Author: Mary Evans SeeleyISBN-10: 0990956121ISBN-13: 9780990956129Publisher: Presidential ChristmasLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2018Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.50lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.80w x 1.20d

Originally published in 1914. Author: R.B. Whitehead Language: English Keywords: Fine Arts Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,...

Do you love creating items and decorations for your home and events? Are you running out of ideas?Don't worry. Author Sienna Tally returns to the scene with the sequel to her book "Cricut Explore Air 2: Unpack your skills" "Cricut Explore Air 2: Improve...

Featured in Artsy's 'Become a Globetrotting Billionaire Art Collector in This New Board Game' Travel the World. Make "private deals". Visit art fairs. Outbid your Friends. THE GREATEST ART AUCTION OF ALL TIME Thirty-six masterpieces are up for auction. Are they bargains to be...

Prepare yourself to experience wonder, wondering and wonderful learning. A celebration of the inspiring, the informative, the weird and the wonderful, The Little Book of Awe and Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities is a delightful book for all ages and a treat for the...

Jonathan A. Veley, winner of the award for Best Overall Design - Non Fiction in the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for his last book, A Century of Autopoint, returns to The Leadhead's Pencil Blog for a new series of articles written during...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

What is this craze of NFTs? Why is the world going insanely crazy about it? How to comfort ourselves to enter this world of Crypto Collectibles?Well, if these questions sound you interesting, consider the path to explore what it really is?Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have...

The huge, flamboyant, unique clocks made by Abner Jones at Bloomfield, NY, in the period 1818-41 have emerged over time as most intriguing to the upstate New York clock cognoscenti. Beyond the clocks, however, Jones the man and maker has remained an enigma. Where...

The master basketmaker shares techniques developed over many years. Beautiful color photographs of antique New England baskets inspire readers to adapt the step-by-step instructions for creating three new baskets: a round, rectangular, and square-to-round basket with traditional techniques. A unique chapter on the old...

With over 6000 items listed, this is the most comprehensive guide to Batman(R) collectibles ever assembled between two covers. Nearly 300 color photographs accompany the informative articles and detailed price guide listings. Highlights include a Comics section which lists every comic book in which...

The Aliens and UFOs phenomenon is very old as the humanity old age, it was for thousands of years remarkable and still .Sightings and incidents emerging day after day from the history files and archive. Despite this, it still not recognized by the mainstream...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The fact that Ce-Ce grew up without either parent, no one could tell by the cockiness and confidence she walked around with. What's impossible? What's not believing? What's a challenge? To Cecilia Adams it was a figment of the imagination, and if she could...

Come along on a neon-lit journey through the boulevards and back streets of this sprawling California metropolis, past and present. Over 350 dynamic color photographs, vintage post cards, and rare images in this beautiful new book light the way for an eye-popping panorama of...

This illustrated guide to the Voynich Manuscript is targeted mainly at those who have recently come across the book and are wondering what all the fuss is about, and why, after more than a century of effort, nobody has cracked its code yet. It...

The long-awaited Volume II of a Beginner's Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer is intended to complement the first volume, moving readers on to the next level in starting a full-time antiques business.This fully illustrated paperback written by Christine Pym provides in-depth professional tips...