An exciting new approach to understanding the trade of antiquities in early modern Rome traces the journey of objects from discovery to display. Barbara Furlotti presents a dynamic interpretation of t
The papers in this volume derive from the proceedings of the nineteenth International Bronze Congress, held at the Getty Center and Villa in October 2015 in connection with the exhibition Power and Pa
A veritable treasure trove of ideas for French-inspired interiors culled from the most creative antiques shops across France. French styles set the mood for unique and timeless interiors. Add charm to
"Clothes, toys, gadgets, family heirlooms - we are surrounded by possessions. Many of them look ordinary, yet they may have surprising stories to tell. When were they made, and who first used them? Wh
"Clothes, toys, gadgets, family heirlooms - we are surrounded by possessions. Many of them look ordinary, yet they may have surprising stories to tell. When were they made, and who first used them? Wh
If you want to know the value of your antiques - or find out how the antiques market is faring - the world's best-selling antiques price guide is the place to look. Every year more than 8,000 item
Updated for 2012, this colorful illustrated guide provides sample price information for many categories of antiques and collectibles as well as identifying photographs for a large selection of items i
"A companion book to the History Channel show American Pickers. The book will be a prescriptive, how-to on finding hidden gems across America and what the average person can do to find treasures, as w
Grandma’s rusty teakettle, old fishing lures, a broken antique camera from the attic—these are your foundation pieces for building authentic collections on the cheap.When Tereasa Surratt’s husband c
Beautifully illustrated with both color and b&w photographs, this book acts as a chronological overview of the history of the Oceania collection at the Tropenmuseum with a focus on why the collect
A landmark publishing event of one of Japan’s most famous cartoonistsShigeru Mizuki is the preeminent figure of Gekiga manga and one of the most famous working cartoonists in Japan today–a true living
The 43rd edition of America's leading price guide on antiques and collectibles, featuring all new actual prices in 700 categories and with more than 2,500 photographs Kovels' is the only guide that li
An all-access pass to America's first (and favorite) reality television program -- boasting over ten million viewers each week -- Antiques Roadshow!If you're a fan of PBS's top-rated Antiques Roadsho
One person's trash is another's treasure! In his newly revised classic, All the Best Rubbish, Ivor NoEl Hume traces the fascinating history of collecting from its recorded beginnings and describes the
Through a series of case studies, Greenfield (history, Central Connecticut State U.) presents an academic assessment of how antiques were transformed from family keepsakes to valuable artistic objects
The author of the New York Times bestseller Antiques Roadshow Primer presents a breakthrough concept in buying guides An appraiser and former antiques dealer, Carol Prisant wrote the popular "Good, B
The notion of retrieving a bit of the past-by owning a material piece of it-has always appealed to humans. Often our most prized possessions are those that have had a long history before they came int
The Official Price Guide to Pop Culture Memorabilia: 150 Years of Character Toys and Collectibles is a trip down memory lane. Covering toys, posters, books, and more from the 1800s through the present
For 30 years, Miller’s Antiques Price Guide has been the benchmark for authority and accessibility, acknowledged as the most comprehensive illustrated guide to antiques from around the world. T
