Now you can find the value of those dusty volumes, and even make money selling them. If you are searching for that out-of-print copy or the latest novel, the booksellers will help you. The format is simple and easy-to-use, and collectors everywhere swear by this book! This edition also features informative text about the Internet and how it has changed the second-hand book trade.
THE BESTSELLING BLACKBOOK PRICE GUIDE TO COINS,WITH MORE THAN 16,500 PRICES LISTED![ ] COMPREHENSIVE. This incomparable sourcebook features every U.S. coin minted--including colonial tokens, farthings, half cents, and gold pieces--all evaluated, graded, and priced, plus sections on varieties and errors.[ ] CLEARLY ORGANIZED. A fast-find coin index lists every variation for quick, easy access. And those listings provide more than 16,500 prices that reflect different grades as well as the latest trends and sales.[ ] PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Invaluable tips from the experts on buying, selling, even cleaning coins--plus a market review that traces current trends in collecting and investing.[ ] SPECIAL FEATURES. This concise volume uses the official American Numismatic Association Grading System and features a fifty-page section on grading coins to receive the most precise value.[ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED.
Purchasing gems and jewellery can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you to avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewellery put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewellery with confidence.
Lampworked and millifiori paperweights have become recognized as little works of art, because their intricate designs challenge the most accomplished glassblowers to be inventive and in full control of molten colored glass. Successful pieces are beautiful and intriguing, displaying the best skills in the glass field. Included are company histories and detailed descriptions of nearly 500 of these amazing paperweights produced over the last 150 years. Chinese copies from the 1930s and the latest fakes and copies are shown, which every collector should know about. The authoritative text includes new information that will fascinate collectors, and many rare and exceptional paperweights appear here that have never before been published. Pricing information and a detailed glossary are included. This important book belongs on the bookshelf of all paperweight enthusiasts, and will particularly appeal to all who are interested in glass production.
America’s leading toy dealer and collector presents the most comprehensive reference and price guide devoted to character-themed toys—a nostalgic virtual history of American entertainment from the 1890s to the present.• Based on cartoons, comic strips, and advertisements from Dick Tracy to SpongeBob SquarePants. • Market report on the latest toy prices• Brief histories of the characters• Guides readers in building valuable collections • Prices for 40,000 toys in over 370 categories • Over 100 pages with brilliant, full-color images of collectible toys, from Captain Marvel to Garfield to Toy Story• Tips on caring for a collection and determining its value
This volume contains over 50,000 entries-more than any other guide-and includes vintage information, specifications, varieties, and values for more levels of preservation.
THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® A Guide Book of United States Coins enters its 62nd year with no sign of slowing down! Americans nationwide look to this one-volume library to tell them how rare their coins are and how much they re worth. Collectors rely on it for its full-color photographs and detailed technical data. The Red Book covers the history and values of colonial and early American coins, half cents through silver dollars and gold, commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, errors, Civil War tokens, territorial gold, state quarters, Presidential dollars, and other U.S. coins, with practical essays on grading, investing, auctions, and more. Pricing for more than 6,000 individual coins More than 700 full color photographs Updated values, mintage's, and auction records Expanded coverage of commemoratives, sets, and other coins New state quarters and Presidential dollars
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