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Over 600 color photographs feature fashion accessories, toys, dolls, decorative boxes and albums, household and utilitarian articles, grooming aids, and advertising novelties. A chapter on the invention of celluloid and the pyroxylin plastics industry in America, a discussion on care and preservation of celluloid, and a timeline of developments are provided in this vast resource. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Keith Lauer is the curator of the National Plastic Center and Museum of Leominster and a native of Marietta, Ohio. Following his semi-retirement he pursued his interest in the history of the plastics industry and its artifacts. He entered local politics and served as a city council member for 14 years. He is a member of the American Plastics History Association, the Plastics Historical Society, the Plastics Pioneers Association, and the Antique Comb Collectors Club International. AUTHORBIO: Julie Robinson lives in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York and is the mother of four children. A native of Fayette, Maine, and long-time collector of antiques, in 1991 she enrolled at the Institute for the Study of Antiques and Collectibles in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. As a student, a required research paper began her involvement with celluloid. She is a member of the American Plastics Association, and a freelance writer/photographer. REVIEW: Though many books have been produced on celluloid, this is the first attempt to produce an historically accurate account of the early American pyroxylin plastics industry and the collectible articles produced by the manufacturers thereof. It offers information in word and graphics that will help others share in the satisfaction of collecting and preserving some of the approximately 50,000 different products that have been made of celluloid since its development.
A guide to porcelain produced by "Ohme Porcelain Works" of Germany, "exclusively for export to the United States"--p. 6.
Featuring jewelry from 1750–1960 The Official® Price Guide to Antique Jewelry offers a unique pictorial review of 200 years' worth of antique jewelry. This book has long been considered the choice guide for professionals. Now completely revised and updated, with over 3,000 photographs and current values, this reference has no equal in terms of comprehensiveness and ease of use.Praise for the previous edition:"An invaluable resource for the layman who wants to know about jewelry, the appraiser of estate jewelry, or the collector." —Christies East"Particularly valuable Mr.Kaplan has succeeded in makingThe Official Price Guide to Antique Jewelry even more helpful to new collectors." —Sotheby's
From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in China to the latest Metal Storm firing system with electronic ignition, The Great Book of Guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. In chapters on Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Heavy Machine Guns, individual weapons are featured in chronological order. Each entry is superbly illustrated with color photography and has detailed specifications and individual descriptions of the gun and its historical context. With an extensive index, up-to-date glossary of technical terms, and historical timeline of firearms, it's easy to chart the history and development of firearms with this superb treatment of more than 1,000 internationally produced weapons.
Initiated in 1999 and continuing until 2008, the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters Program has sparked lots of new interest in coin collecting. The Mint releases each new coin in the same order that the states joined the union, circulating a new coin approximately every ten weeks. The 2002 American Guide to U.S. Coins provides background details about this exciting program, as well as pictures of all the quarters released so far, practical collecting advice, and estimated prices. In addition, sections new to this edition offer authoritative information on how to judge any coin's value; how to tell if a coin is counterfeit; how to start building a collection; and how to clean, care for, display, or store coins safely.The 2002 American Guide to U.S. Coins covers the whole range of U.S. coinage, including early American coins, Civil War money, commemorative coins, mint errors, Hard Times Tokens, proof sets, and more. Revised and edited by a leading professional numismatist, it explains how auction houses work and give valuable advice on buying, trading, and selling on the Internet. With a comprehensive resource section and hundreds of new, clear photographs, it is the ultimate handbook for all collectors and coin enthusiasts.
THE HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT VALUE GUIDE OFFERS YOU ALL THESE GREAT FEATURES:
Christmas Ornaments
Miniature Ornaments
Halloween Ornaments
Easter/Spring Ornaments
Special Issue Ornaments
Tree Toppers
Current Secondary Market Prices
Over 6,000 Full Color Pictures
Complements, Club Items, and Colorways
Special Checklists and Indexes
Top Websites on the Internet
Over 650 striking color images display the many, popular dinnerware shapes produced by Taylor, Smith and Taylor in West Virginia from 1899 to 1981. Included are Avona, Belva, Capitol, Ever Yours, Garland, Holly & Spruce, Iona, Lu-Ray Pastels, Marvel, Octagon, Paramount, Shadows, Timbercraft, Verona, and Vogue patterns in depression era and mid-century modern styles. A brief history of the company introduces individual dinnerware shapes and appendices list treatment names & numbers, values, and bibliography. Everyone with an interest in twentieth century ceramics will find this book an important source.
Sewing tools have long been collectible, but the past decade has brought about a tremendous growth in the field. This lavish book presents the collector with a wide variety of these tools and trinkets, from the ordinary to the elegant, with focus on tools from the nineteenth and twentieth century. The exquisite photography features over 1,200 items, including needles, thimbles, chatelaines, sewing kits, scissors, rulers, darners, thread holders, sewing machines, and more. Historical information, material, date, country of origin, and a current collector value is given for each item. There's also a helpful glossary, bibliography, and index. 2000 values. AUTHORBIO: Helen Thompson grew up in a household of never-ending needlework projects. As a result of her interest in quilts, Helen became interested in antique sewing tools. She is a member of the board of directors of the Museum of the American Quilter's Society and a dealer of antique sewing tools. REVIEW: Much more than just a routine task, sewing is an art form, a hobby, a business, a social activity, and a passion for many people. This collector's guide is a valuable tool for all sewing enthusiasts and collectors. There are a helpful glossary, bibliography, and index provided.
Wanted:One young woman to take care of four-year-old boy.Must be cheerful, enthusiastic and selfless-bordering on masochisticMust relish sixteen-hour shifts with a deliberately nap-deprived pre-schoolerMust love getting thrown up on, literally and figuratively, by everyone in his familyMust enjoy the delicious anticipation of ridiculously erratic payMostly, must love being treated like fungus found growing out of employers Hermes bag. Those who take it personally need not apply.Who wouldn't want this job?Struggling to graduate from NYU and afford her microscopic studio apartment, Nanny takes a position caring for the only son of the wealthy X family. She rapidly learns the insane amount of juggling involved to ensure that a Park Avenue wife who doesn't work, cook, clean, or raise her own child has a smooth day. When the Xs marriage begins to disintegrate, Nanny ends up involved way beyond the bounds of human decency or good taste. Her tenure with the X family becomes a nearly impossible mission to maintain the mental health of their four-year-old, her own integrity and, most importantly, her sense of humor. Over nine tense months Mrs. X and Nanny perform the age-old dance of decorum and power as they test the limits of modern-day servitude.The Nanny Diaries deftly skewers the manner in which America's over-privileged raise les petites over-privileged-as if grooming them for a Best in Show competition. Written by two former nannies, this alternately comic and poignant satire punctures the glamour of Manhattan's upper class.
A book detailing Bob Greene's exercise program includes a ten-step regimen, with testimonials by Oprah Winfrey detailing her success with the program that led to her losing weight and feeling better about herself. $1,000,000 ad/promo. Tour. Lit Guild, Doubleday, & Doubleday Health.
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