Miller's Companion to Antiques and Collectables by Mitchell Beazley Editorial Staff

Miller's Companion to Antiques and Collectables by Mitchell Beazley Editorial Staff

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A guide that gives definitions for essential antiques and collectables terminology, including historical and collecting information. Various important collecting areas are covered, including furniture, glass, ceramics, and more. This book features maps, charts, diagrams, timelines, and information on buying and selling antiques.

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Miller's Companion to Antiques and Collectables by Mitchell Beazley Editorial Staff

This is an invaluable alphabetical quick reference guide giving definitions for essential antiques and collectables terminology, including historical and collecting information This thoroughly practical book is more than just a dictionary to antiques and collectables, as it also provides historical and collecting information (including advice on caring for antiques) in addition to basic definitions and descriptions. It is organized alphabetically, with cross-references, making it easy to find what you are looking for. All the important collecting areas are covered, including furniture, glass, ceramics, silver, and teddy bears and dolls. Colour photographs and diagrams are included throughout. To supplement the information in the main body of the book there are appendices containing maps, charts, diagrams, timelines, and information on buying and selling antiques. All of this is written and laid out in a clear and concise style that is easy to follow.
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ISBN 13 9781845331900
ISBN 10 1845331907
Title Miller's Companion to Antiques and Collectables
Author Mitchell Beazley Editorial Staff
Series Miller's
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2006-06-15
Number of pages 496
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.