Antiques Source Book 2001-2002 The Definitive Annual Guide to Retail Prices for Antiques and Collectables |
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| Author:
| Miller, Martin
Andrews McMeel Publishing Staff, |
| Series title: | Antiques Source Book Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84222-265-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
| Publisher: | Carlton Books, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the completely updated second edition of Martin Miller's best idea yet: a full-color illustrated guide to antiques prices, based on retail outlets. This edition continues the high quality, full-color standard of the first book. In addition to avoiding the wild variations in price that can be a feature of auction sales, many of the items featured, or similar objects, will still be available for purchase when the book is published, for those eager to hunt down a particular...
More DescriptionThis is the completely updated second edition of Martin Miller's best idea yet: a full-color illustrated guide to antiques prices, based on retail outlets. This edition continues the high quality, full-color standard of the first book. In addition to avoiding the wild variations in price that can be a feature of auction sales, many of the items featured, or similar objects, will still be available for purchase when the book is published, for those eager to hunt down a particular piece. Each section of the book has an informative introduction and includes Expert Tips to help avoid fakes, as well as guidelines for negotiating with dealers. It includes useful conversion tables for measurements and currency, a glossary of terms and a guide to historical periods.