With entries ranging from Acme Doll Company to Wooden Dolls, this second edition of "200 Years of Dolls" makes identifying your prized collectible a breeze. Whether that special doll is an antique Jumeau or your big sister's Barbie, you will find easy-to-read charts and fascinating histories to help you to uncover the true value of your cherished possession. This book features: 32 color pages; 400+ photographs; 5,000+ dolls; 176 doll manufacturers; manufacturer's marks; comparison charts; updated pricing; and, thorough histories.

200 Years of Dolls : Identification and Price Guide

Dawn Herlocher

History

Antique Trader Books

This all-new edition of the most authoritative and respected guide to collectible pottery and porcelain provides the detailed, accurate and up-to-date information needed to make informed decisions in buying or selling these always-popular collectibles. This expanded volume, drawing on the expertise and resources of the highly respected Antique Trader Weekly, covers the full range of ceramic products produced in the U.S., England and Europe from the Eighteenth century through the mid-Twentieth century. Collectorsboth novice and experiencedwill find the books convenient format, comprehensive listings and numerous photographs make it easy to locate and identify individual makers and their items. More than just an identification and price guide, this volume also provides historical information and a variety of useful collecting tips that make it an indispensable reference. 
-Accurate, up-to-date pricing for thousands of items. -Hundreds of photos, including a special color section. -Expanded subject categories, covering both traditional favorites and todays hot collectibles.

Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics Price guide

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Kyle Husfloen

Antiques & Collectibles

Following in the tradition of the Antique Trader Antiques &amp; Collectibles Price Guide, this comprehensive toy price guide provides the information every toy collector and enthusiast needs. 
Every type of toy made over the past 200 years has become highly collectible, especially those since World War II. Compact, yet inclusive, this guide covers all major types of toys produced in the 19th and 20th centuries and provides detailed descriptions with current values for 3,500 toys. Toys are organized alphabetically by category of toy, such as action, battery-operated, vehicles, games, etc. making it easy to locate specific toys. 
Collectors, dealers, and appraisers will rely on this handy pricing reference. 
- Comprehensive overview of all major types of toys from the 19th and 20th centuries 
- Organized alphabetically by category, such as, action toys, battery-operated, character toys, etc. 
- One-source guide to 3,500 toys from true antiques to typical collectibles

Antique Trader Toys Price Guide

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

In the respected tradition of the Antique Trader Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, this new price guide gives jewelry collectors the same comprehensive coverage, detailed descriptions and reliable pricing. Thorough in scope yet still compact in size, this guide will appeal to all dealers, appraisers, and collectors. 
The easy to use format first classifies jewelry by section—fine antique, 1800 to 1920; modern, 1920 to present day; and costume—and then organizes jewelry alphabetically by type, such as bracelets, necklaces, watch chains, etc. A special sub-section on jewelry sets is also included. Lists 3,500 pieces—from the unique to the everyday—with current values for each plus detailed descriptions that note important condition factors. 
- Includes 3,500 pieces, each one with a specific price 
- Easy-to-use, three-section format includes: fine antique, modern, and costume jewelry 
- Detailed descriptions provided for every type of antique and collectible jewelry

Antique Trader Jewelry Price Guide

Advertising items are hot and Antique Trader® presents an excellent overview of all the major collectibles areas in this quickly growing genre, with detailed descriptions and accurate pricing. 
Collectors will discover a wealth of information on their advertising collectibles from the 19th century through the mid-20th century. Includes wartime memorabilia, vintage autos, breweriana, Black Americana and other special niche collectibles. 
This compact, easy-to-use guide is complemented with a multitude of quality photos and is a great resource for all collectors. 
-Covers more than 2,000 various advertising-related antiques and collectibles -More than 400 quality, black and white photographs -Bibliography of references to advertising collecting

Antique Trader Advertising Price Guide

Business & Money

Anyone researching a piece of older furniture they have or are thinking of purchasing will find this book extremely helpful. In addition to good coverage of “period” furniture of the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries, more photos and listings are provided covering later 19th century furniture and 20th century furniture popular from the 1920s through the 1960s. 
Special features include an introductory feature on collecting furniture, a furniture-dating chart and an illustrated section on American furniture terms. It also includes a bibliography and appendix on auction services and an illustrated section on stylistic guidelines for American and English furniture. 
Husfloen has been a collector and student of antiques for more than 30 years and has edited more than a dozen books and price guides on a wide range of topics. Moran is an experienced collector and writer on American antiques. 
-Detailed listings and prices of more than 3,000 pieces -Abundant, large and sharp photos -Additional sections on styles and component parts of furniture pieces

Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide (Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide)

kyle-husfloen-mark-moran

Evaluate baseball memorabilia collections with this completely updated second edition. This quick, easy reference and identification guide from Tuff Stuff lists more than 55,000 of the most popular baseball collectibles and catalogues thousands of current market values. 
This reliable guide provides in-depth information and collecting tips on a variety of items. Popular collectibles include autographs, multi-signed items, jerseys, publications, programs, press pins, tickets, figurines, plates, pennants and posters, stadium memorabilia, team-signed baseballs, cereal boxes, cans and bottles, games, movies, auction results, vintage/tobacco cards, limited edition cards, modern era trading cards through 2000 and others. 
-Comprehensive listings of most popular baseball memorabilia -Thousands of current market values -Includes glossary of hobby terms and table of contents for quick identification -Extensive coverage on Hall of Fame items

Tuff Stuff's Baseball Memorabilia Price Guide (Tuff Stuff's Baseball Memorabilia, 2nd Ed)

Canale, Larry

Staff, Tuff Stuff

The force will be with all collectors who own this comprehensive guide to one of today's hottest collecting fields.Star Wars fans will find more than 600 photos and more than 2,000 listings of collectible items related to the popular movie series from 1976 through 2001, including Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Features photos, up-to-date pricing, and accurate descriptions for more than 40 categories such as action figures, books, clothing, food collectibles, games, trading cards, vehicles, wall art, statues, comics, coins, and more!Star Wars is hotter than ever and this updated and revised edition of the best-selling collector's guide is the ultimate resource for fans.

A Universe of Star Wars Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide

Stuart W. Wells III

For years, collectors have relied on marks as a way to authenticate and date genuine antiques and collectibles. But with the flood of fakes and reproductions, determining which piece is genuine and which is not can mean the difference between a rare find and a costly mistake. 
This new book, organized by category and then by manufacturer, shows more than 1,000 faked, forged, and confusing marks side-by-side with the original marks so readers can easily distinguish forgeries from original, valuable items. Covers pieces from some of the most frequently reproduced manufacturers—including Lalique. Categories include china, porcelain, art glass, cut glass, pattern glass, pottery, silver, and toys. 
Mark Chervenka is America’s top expert on antique fakes and reproductions, offering priceless advice via television, radio, and other news outlets. He is also the author of the best-selling Antique Trader™ Guide to Fakes &amp; Reproductions. 
• More than 1,000 crisp photos for clear and easy identification 
• Invaluable information from America’s top expert on antique fakes and reproductions 
• Side-by-side comparisons of authentic and typical forged marks

Guide to Fake & Forged Marks

Chervenka, Mark

Clocks are among the most popular and useful antiques and this all new price guide provides a comprehensive reference to timepieces from the 17th century through the 20th. 
More than 300 crisp photographs highlight detailed descriptions of varied clocks produced over the centuries. Each clock listing includes accurate pricing information. Features a special 16-page color section, as well as an informative introductory report on clock collecting basics, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography. With more than 1,400 entries, this compact guide is an invaluable aid to all collectors, dealers, and appraisers. 
Kyle Husfloen is editor-at-large of Antique Traderä Weekly and the author and editor of several other antiques and collectibles guides. Mark Moran is a highly respected antiques expert and also the editor of Antique Trader® Furniture Price Guide. 
• More than 1,400 detailed, accurate listings 
• Includes a helpful glossary of terms and a bibliography, as well as a special report on clock collecting basics 
• 16-page color section to aid in identification

Antique Trader Clocks Price Guide: Including All Types of Clocks-17th Through 20th Century

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