Antiques & collectables

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The Decanter: Ancient to Modern

Andy McConnell

Art & Architecture; Reference works; Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass

Hardback

The definitive work on the subject and an essential reference book, this revised edition has new chapters on The First Glass,... [more]

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Matchbox Toys

Nick Jones

Society & Social Sciences; Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models

Paperback

A fully illustrated and nostalgic history of Matchbox Toys and the company that made them, which will appeal to the generations... [more]

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The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage

William E. Metcalf

History; Classical history & classical civilisation; Classical Greek & Roman archaeology; Economic history; Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)

Paperback

A broadly-illustrated overview of the contemporary state of Greco-Roman numismatic scholarship. [more]

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The Billionaire's Vinegar

Benjamin Wallace

History; History: specific events & topics; Alcoholic beverages; Antiques & collectables

Paperback

In 1985, a nearly 200-year-old bottle of wine rumored to have once been owned by Thomas Jefferson sold at auction for $150,000.... [more]

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Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition

Walter Schumann

Mathematics & Sciences; Antiques & collectables: jewellery; Rocks, minerals & fossils

Hardback

Translation of: Edelsteine und Schmucksteine. [more]

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Keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter

Chas Hecklinger

Art & Architecture; Antiques & collectables

Paperback

With opulent fashions the ultimate in style, women of the late Victorian era wore a great deal of silks and satins. Daring... [more]

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An Introductory Guide to Collecting Ancient Greek and Roman Coins: Volume...

David Sear

History; Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)

Paperback

This guide gives a general background to the fascinating world of ancient Greek and Roman coins, looking back more than 26... [more]

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Time Tamed

Nicholas Foulkes

Mathematics & Sciences; Antique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata

Hardback

The story of mankind's struggle to measure time - and the stunning timepieces that have changed the way we do so. [more]

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Frogger: Magnet Set

Running Press

Popular culture; Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models; Hobbies, quizzes & games

Paperback

This kit includes:<br /><br />Dozens of illustrated magnets featuring Frogger,... [more]

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The Arisaka Rifle

Bill Harriman

Military history; Second World War; Warfare & defence; Weapons & equipment; Militaria, arms & armour

Paperback

Entering service in 1897, the Arisaka family of bolt-action rifles armed Japanese troops and others through two world wars... [more]

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Weapons of the US Special Operations Command

Chris McNab

Military history; Warfare & defence; Weapons & equipment; Ordnance, weapons technology; Militaria, arms & armour

Paperback

The units and formations of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have privileged access to the finest weaponry in the... [more]

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The Gay 90's: A Portfolio: 24 Plates

Art & design styles: from c 1960; Popular culture; Antiques & collectables

Paperback

<b>From the godfather of Pop Surrealism, 24 mini-prints ready to frame.</b> Previously published by Taschen and Rizzoli, Mark... [more]

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Mid-Century Living: The Butterfly House Collection

Christine Fernyhough, Damian Skinner

Memoirs; Social & cultural history; Material culture; Antiques & collectables

Hardback

An incurable collector shares her astonishing collection of vintage New Zealand art, objects and design and her classic 1960s... [more]

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The G3 Battle Rifle

Leroy Thompson (Author)

Weapons & equipment; Ordnance, weapons technology; Militaria, arms & armour

Paperback

During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the... [more]

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Coloratura: High Jewelry and Precious Objects by Cartier

Cartier, Francois Chaille

Antiques & collectables: jewellery

Hardback

Consecrating Cartier's new collection of high jewelry and precious objects, this volume, with its one hundred original and... [more]

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You Don't Own Me: The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side

Orly Lobel (University of San Diego)

Legal history; Intellectual property law; Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models

Paperback

The question of whether our ideas are our own or our employer's set off the greatest toy war of our time. [more]

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Julia Augusta: Images of Rome's First Empress on Coins of the Roman Empire...

Tracene Harvey

Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Social & cultural history; Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)

Hardback

Julia Augusta examines the socio-political impact of coin images of Augustus's wife, Livia, within the broader context of... [more]

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Garage Project: The Art of Beer

Gillespie Garage Project, Ruffell Pete, Jos

Graphic design; Beers; Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter

Hardback

Garage Project- The Art of Beer is a one-of-a-kind book celebrating the art, the creativity and - of course - the craft of... [more]

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Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design

Theo Inglis

Art & design styles: Modernist design & Bauhaus; Graphic design; Antiques & collectables: pictures, prints & maps

Hardback

Mid-century design continues to grow in popularity and this book is perfect for any design lover. [more]

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Carnet by Michelle Ong

Vivienne Becker

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Antiques & collectables: jewellery

Hardback

A lavish survey of over twenty-five years of beautiful gems from Carnet, Michelle Ong's Hong Kong-based boutique jewelry house.... [more]

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Brooches and Badges

Rachel Church

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Antiques & collectables: jewellery

Hardback

An engaging overview of the changing styles and uses of brooches and badges from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with... [more]

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For Valour The Complete History of The Victoria Cross: Volume 3: The Colonial...

Michael Charles Robson

Military history; Memorials & rolls of honour; Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)

Hardback

* The world's first definitive account of every VC * Full biographical details of each recipient backed up with latest individual... [more]

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The Midcentury Kitchen: America's Favorite Room, from Workspace to Dreamscape,...

Sarah Archer

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Professional interior design; Antiques & collectables

Hardback

A refreshing retro-kitchen history -Florence Fabricant, The New York Times [more]

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Creating the V&A: Victoria and Albert's Museum (1851-1861)

Julius Bryant

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Museums & museology; Antiques & collectables; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides

Hardback

This book tells the story of the formative years of London's world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum and the gathering... [more]

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Barbie Forever: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy (Official 60th Anniversary...

Robin Gerber

Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models

Novelty book

With Barbie Forever, explore and celebrate the history of this iconic doll through all-new interviews, original sketches,... [more]