Antiques and Collectables

The first detailed discussion of the greatest timepieces from the exceptional collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Among the worlds great t...

The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate ''boy''s toy'' of the 1950s and ''60s. Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in...

Creating the V&A tells the definitive story of the formative years of Londons world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum and the gathering of it...

The first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326. This book explores the development of gunpowder, the earliest ap...

Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in ...

This new edition of the classic reference British Planemakers from 1700 has been completely rewritten, with over 200 pages of new information. Onli...

Exhibiting the mastery of the gem-engraver from prehistory to the present, Masterpieces in Miniature offers a survey of the finest products of the ...

An illustrated history of football trade cards, an epic saga of 1,000 brands and myriad collections. The A-Z traces the earliest cards and stickers...

Labeling America: Cigar Box Designs as Reflections of Popular Culture showcases the unique collection of John Grossman which covers 90 years of cig...

Since he first appeared on the scene in Detective Comics No. 27 in May 1939, Batman has been a massive influence on popular culture. He has inspire...

With four potteries, the Fife town of Kirkcaldy was a major producer of pottery during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Fife Pottery, Rossly...

The Renaissance is best known as an age of artists Michelangelo, da Vinci, Titian and Holbein but it is also the age of the noble patrons who cha...

How is the world of Alice in Wonderland linked to that of the young girl who was the inspiration for this much-loved story? The words written by Ch...

This is the first volume (of three) of David Sears brand new introductory guide to ancient coins, covering Greek civic coins and tribal issues, and...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve success effortlessly while others just dont? In this motivational and historical book, disco...

Journey across the State of Michigan, rich in history, to read over 40 tales of the strange, the unusual, and the haunted of centuries past. Discov...

The history of quilts, their makers, and usage is an important part of our country's heritage presented here in full detail through 330 vintage pho...

Long considered the definitive book on DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen), this classic book is now available in a complete English language edition. Featurin...

The German immigrants to Southeastern Pennsylvania developed a rich and very colorful quilting heritage after they arrived in America. This book fo...

There have been many top 100 books before, but rarely one like this. Here are the best of the early video games, shown in over 400 color photos and...

The ultimate go-to book for information about vintage Gretsch guitars of the 1950s, illustrated with over 120 exquisite images, this is an authorit...

This book is a concise history of German stoneware, illustrated with 200 vivid photos, spanning from c.1300 to 1700 AD. German stoneware, high fire...

The glassware made by Bryce, Higbee & Company of Pittsburgh is known for its beauty and quality, yet is misunderstood by even the most knowledg...

The Daguerreotype Camera of 1839 is a photographic landmark. It introduced the first practical method for taking a photograph, although what is gen...

The patch is a customized emblem designed specifically for a particular organization. An emblem is often displayed on patches, decals, plaques, and...

This nostalgic look at children's costume, from 1860 to 1920, reveals diverse cultural influences on its manufacture and design. More than 300 hist...

A calendar year's worth of historical events are presented along with auctions of related collectibles in this fun and informative compilation. The...

The bead played a vital role in Pueblo Indian jewelry design, and its influence continues today in modernist American design. In these pages, featu...

This book examines what the citizen soldiery of the mid-Atlantic states wore when they marched off to save the Union in 1861. An exhaustive search ...

It was the events of the Crimean War that changed everything. Until that time, those serving in Britain's army or navy had been expected to do thei...

Moonwatch Only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model. - William Massena - Timezone.com It is an indescri...

Chairs: 20th-Century Classics features more than 95 of the most desirable, influential and iconic designs from the last century. Part of a series f...

Over 350 vivid color photos and engaging text reveal that bookends have been a medium of art from the turn of the twentieth century to today. The p...

The creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship represented by the clocks from Germanys Black Forest region are well covered in this definitive guide...

Updated values and text revisions have been made to this popular and thorough guide to Candlewick crystal, one of the most popular lines of glass p...

March 17th is known around the world as a day for people to wear green, drink green beer, and be just plain old jolly. But have you ever stopped to...