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ANCIENT AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES
[C R Twidale]
Some parts of the Australian landscape are more than 100 million years old. The dinosaurs roamed a land in which Kakadu, the Macdonnell and Flinders ranges, the Arcoona Plateau and the Mt Lofty Ranges, and many parts of the Yilgarn Craton of Western Australia and the Eastern Uplands were recognisably present. The occurrence of very old surfaces in Australia is described on a regional basis. How the surfaces have been dated is explained. Australia is noted for its old rocks and fossils. Many of its landscape elements also are very old, and very old plant species have taken refuge in these ancient landscapes.
{
144pp,
210x285mm,
February 2007;
HB,
£16.50,
1877058440:9781877058448
/
HB,
£23.99,
1877058467:9781877058462
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
BRITISH & CONTINENTAL GOLD & SILVER IN THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
: 3-Volume Set
[Tim Schroder]
The collection of British silver at the Ashmolean Museum has all, with one notable exception (a tankard of 1574 given in 1790) been acquired since shortly after World War 2. In relation to other major museum collections, therefore, it is young. Yet amounting to over 450 objects, many of which are of spectacular quality and rarity, it is one of the most important collections of its kind in the world, equalled only for the 'golden age' of English silver by the V&A in London and the museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The collection has never been fully catalogued and this will be the first time a complete catalogue has been published.
{
220x280mm,
March 2008;
PB,
£350.00,
1854442201:9781854442208
, Ashmolean Museum
} |
 |
DIAMONDS, 2ND EDITION
: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide
[Antoinette Matlins, PG]
Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colours, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy -- such as Internet auctions and TV shopping. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond?; The factors affecting quality differences in diamonds; Diamond grading reports and how to interpret them; How to compare prices; How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality; How to protect yourself from misrepresentation; Questions to ask when buying any diamond; What to get in writing; How to get what you want within your budget; Important information about buying on the Internet … and much more.
{
192pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
PB,
£12.99,
0943763460:9780943763460
, Gemstone Press
} |
 |
DON'T COME BACK UNTIL YOU FIND IT
: Tales from an Antiques Dealer
[Bruce Newman]
It is the early 1940s, and a horse-drawn wooden cart works its way down 'the strip' -- Manhattan's Upper East Side. The driver loads his cart at various opulent buildings -- with help from thankful supers -- taking away tenants' unwanted goods. Returning downtown, the cart's booty will help the fledgling Newel Art Gallery become one of the most influential decorative arts and antiques galleries in the nation. Bruce Newman's new book chronicles his fifty-year career in the decorative arts/antiques arena, discovering, acquiring, and selling art and antiques from all over the world. Newman recounts the early days of being mentored by his father and his own tenure, during which he often dealt with famous clients such as Jackie Kennedy, Dustin Hoffman, and Woody Allen. Finally, he brings his expertise to bear on ways in which a buyer of antiques can feel more confident in their own abilities. Everyone from 'Antiques Roadshow' fans to antiques novices and mavens will find this book a treasure trove of information and entertainment.
{
228pp,
155x230mm,
May 2006;
HB,
£15.50,
0825305365:9780825305368
, Midpoint Trade Books (Beaufort Books)
} |
 |
NO1 PRICE GUIDE TO M I HUMMEL, 10TH EDITION
: Figures, Plates, Miniatures & More
[Robert L Miller]
Now, for the first time in full-colour, the latest edition of the most widely respected price guide to M.I. Hummel collectibles includes thousands of listings and a larger number of photos than ever before. Compiled by internationally known expert Robert L. Miller, the 10th edition of this classic provides the most up-to-date secondary market prices. Universally recognised as the most complete compilation of M.I. Hummel values, the book provides a numerical listing of all M.I. Hummel designs issued by W. Goebel, a history and explanation of back stamps and other marks, a profile of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel and biographies of the sculptors who bring her illustrations to three-dimensional life. Sharply detailed, full-colour photographs of every piece make this newest edition the most valuable guide ever.
{
606pp,
135x205mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£19.99,
193248535X:9781932485356
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
SHEPPARD'S BRITISH ISLES, 30TH EDITION
: A Directory of Antiquarian & Second-Hand Book Dealers in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man & the Republic of Ireland
This new edition is a directory of antiquarian and second-hand book dealers in the British Isles, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland. After the Geographical Section, indexes include ones for proprietor, business name, website and book stock specialities. Also includes information related to the trade. Completely revised.
{
528pp,
155x230mm,
September 2007;
HB,
£30.00,
1872699855:9781872699851
, Richard Joseph Publishers Ltd
} |
 |
SHEPPARD'S DEALERS IN COLLECTABLES, 2ND EDITION
[J Snelgrove (ed)]
This is an essential reference source for all dealers and collectors. This second edition has over 430 pages of revised and expanded information. Full business details are included for 1,235 dealers from across the British Isles, enabling anyone to locate where they can add to their collection, from ceramics to walking sticks. The Speciality Index now covers more than 300 classifications of 'New' and Old or Antique items. The specialities listed in this directory range from the very popular Ceramics and Teddy Bears to Bakelite, Handbells and Toby Jugs. Under each subject heading dealers who stock that subject are listed with the page reference for their full entry. Geographical Section -- The main section of the directory lists dealers alphabetically by county and town. As well as name, address and contact numbers, entries include details of the type of premises occupied, when stock may be viewed, size of stock, speciality subjects, general price range, which credit cards are accepted, whether catalogues are issued and to which trade organisations the business is a member. Business, E-Mail and Proprietor Indexes -- There are indexes by business name, E-mail address and proprietor's name which refer the user to the main text entry where full business details can be found. Bibliography of Related Titles -- The preliminary pages give details of Auctioneers, Fair Organisers, Associations and Periodicals, as well as a bibliography of titles which will be of interest to dealers and collectors.
{
432pp,
135x210mm,
February 1999;
PB,
£18.00,
1872699553:9781872699554
, Richard Joseph Publishers
} |
 |
TREASURES FROM THE MISTY MOUNTAINS
: A Collector's Guide to Tolkien
[James H Gillam]
It has been very difficult over the years for collectors to know just what has been produced from the works of Tolkien, and where it can be purchased. There is not, and has never been, any 'official' Lord of the Rings cataloguing. Clear and specific documentation has been almost impossible to find, and any listing that has been available has been a patchwork at best. Over the last few years, the Internet has become a great source of assistance through various webrings that connect the many Lord of the Rings fans. This four-colour, highly graphic book will provide information on all things Tolkien; books, calendars, toys and movie memorabilia. Both the novice and die-hard collector will find this guide helpful and like the new film trilogy from Peter Jackson, make us believe again.
{
208pp,
215x280mm,
November 2001;
PB,
£27.95,
1896522769:9781896522760
, Collector's Guide Publishing
} |
 |
CAMEOS OLD & NEW, 3RD EDITION
[Anna M Miller GG]
This book meets the rising demand for information about collecting, appraising, buying and selling cameos. The only book of its kind, the book provides a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in cameos, including how to: Build and care for a cameo collection; develop an eye for quality and an appreciation for cameos as 'art'; detect genuine cameos from among synthetics and imitations; 'circa date' cameos to differentiate old cameos from new; distinguish ultrasonically-produced cameos from hand-carved pieces; avoid the major pitfall -- the purchase of mediocre pieces, fakes, and forgeries; and much, much more.
{
274pp,
155x230mm,
August 2002;
PB,
£13.50,
0943763363:9780943763361
, Gemstone Press
} |
 |
COLORED GEMSTONES, 2ND EDITION
: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide
[Antoinette Matlins PG]
Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more!
{
192pp,
150x225mm,
April 2005;
PB,
£12.99,
0943763452:9780943763453
, Gemstone Press
} |
 |
FINGER RINGS
: Ancient to Modern
[Diana Scarisbrick & Martin Henig]
The book divides into two sections Part One, 'Rings in the Ancient Mediterranean World' which illustrates the earliest rings from the Hittite empire, Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Crete and Cyprus, dating from the 2nd millennium BC to the 3rd and 4th century AD. Part Two, 'The Middle Ages to Modern Times' includes medieval, Renaissance and 17th century signet rings; magical rings, love and marriage, memorial and 'Giardinetti' or decorative rings from the 18th century.
{
80pp,
150x215mm,
June 2003;
PB,
£7.95,
1854441663:9781854441669
, Ashmolean Museum
} |
 |
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JEWELRY APPRAISING, 3RD EDITION
: Antique, Period, & Modern
[Anna M Miller]
In this companion volume to GEMS AND JEWELRY APPRAISING, 2ND EDITION, the first comprehensive book on appraising, Registered Master Valuer Anna M Miller offers a comprehensive guide to antique, period, and contemporary jewellery identification and appraisal. Offering clear, practical, insightful guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, the book contains expert information, case studies, typical problems, pricing data, and key documents.
REVIEW: "Beautifully illustrated. You will find expert inforamtion and clear insightful guidance on all aspects of appraising" - Antiques & Collecting Magazine, August 2004.
{
216pp,
220x285mm,
March 2004;
HB,
£26.99,
0943763428:9780943763422
, Gemstone Press
} |
 |
JEWELRY & GEMS AT AUCTION
: The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites
[Antoinette Matlins PG]
A source of expert guidance to help you enter today's fastest-growing marketplace for gems and jewellery. This definitive guide to buying and selling at auction covers both the unique risks and opportunities to be found -- how to make a profit on yesterday's treasures or find a valuable treasure of your own. Entertaining, informative, and packed with tips from an 'insider', this practical, easy-to-understand guide makes available -- for the first time -- detailed information on: What distinguishes auction buying and selling from other methods; How to buy and sell at auction: The rules of the game; What you need to know before bidding on: diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls, gold and platinum; Design and style: Great jewellery periods and great jewellers; Special concerns when buying and selling on Internet auction sites; How to avoid the pitfalls when buying and selling at auction; What auctions do guarantee, and how to protect yourself against what they don't ... and much more. With comprehensive price charts and auction results, as well as resource information on auction houses and websites, this is a book no potential auction buyer or seller can afford to be without.
{
309pp,
155x230mm,
September 2002;
PB,
£13.50,
0943763290:9780943763293
, Gemstone Press
} |
 |
JEWELRY HANDBOOK
: How to Select, Wear & Care for Jewelry
[Renée Newman]
If you would like to look good in your jewellery and be a smart buyer, consult this Handbook. It's like a 'Jewellery 101' course on the fundamentals of jewellery metals, settings, finishes, necklaces, chains, clasps, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, pins, clips, manufacturing methods and jewellery selection and care. Written for professionals, and lay people, this Handbook outlines the benefits and drawbacks of the various setting styles, mountings, chains, and metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium, stainless steel and tungsten. It also provides information and colour photographs on gemstones, birthstones, and fineness marks and helps you to select versatile, durable jewellery that flatters your features.
REVIEW: "A great introduction to jewellery and should be required reading for all in the industry." -- Jack Ogden, CE0, Gem-A (British Gemmological Assn.). "
{
177pp,
155x230mm,
March 2007;
PB,
£13.50,
0929975383:9780929975382
, International Jewelry Publications
} |
 |
PEARL BOOK, 3RD EDITION
: The Definitive Buying Guide
[Antoinette Matlins PG]
Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. With today's finest cultured pearls rivalling diamond, ruby, emerald, and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity, and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls -- natural, cultured, and imitation. This comprehensive, authoritative guide tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected -- and costly -- disappointments, now and in future generations. Special Feature: Exclusive interviews with the world's leading authorities on pearls, who offer 'insider' insights and advice.
{
198pp,
155x230mm,
July 2002;
PB,
£13.50,
0943763355:9780943763354
, Gemstone Press
} |
 |
PEARL BUYING GUIDE
: How to Evaluate, Identify & Select Pearlsand Pearl Jewelry, 4th Edition
[Renee Newman]
The book tells you everything you need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected (and costly) disappointments, now and in future generations. This easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, practical resource covers: the rich history and romance surrounding pearls; differences between natural, cultured, and imitation pearls: what they are, how they differ, and how to tell them apart; how to judge pearl quality, with tips on how to see differences with the naked eye; comparisons of all types of pearls, in every size and colour, from every pearl producing country in the world; what to guard against: artificial enhancements and misrepresentation; how to wear and care for pearls; pearl prices: from affordable to astronomical; magnificent pearl jewellery -- conversations with the world's leading jewellers; exclusive interviews with the world's leading pearl experts, who offer 'insider' insights and advice; important resource information, including sample lab reports, a pearl glossary, and more.
REVIEW: "...Newman explains how to appraise and distinguish among all varieties of pearls. She takes potential buyers and collectors through the ins and outs of the pearl world, and her guide will best serve those looking to make a considerable investment. A chapter on versatile ways to wear a strand of pearls offers looks reminiscent of 1920s flappers, Jackie Kennedy and Vegas showgirls. ...copious color photographs enhance the workmanlike text." -- Publisher's Weekly (USA), 22nd March 2004.
{
156pp,
180x230mm,
April 2004;
PB,
£13.50,
0929975359:9780929975351
, International Jewelry Publications
} |
 |
BOOKDEALING FOR PROFIT
[Paul Minet]
Bookdealing For Profit has not only been written for everyone who harbours the idea of becoming a bookdealer -- but for all those in the trade who wish to get to grips with technology and make a better living. Paul Minet, one of country's leading antiquarian booksellers, sets out the philosophy behind the business -- and looks into the future. The traditional secondhand and antiquarian book trade is undergoing rapid change. The effect of the Internet has been, and is, enormous but, in many ways, it is already ahead of the new book trade in its use. It is having a major effect on how the trade buys and sells books. So where is the Internet taking the trade? How can bookdealers and booksellers gain most from this new provision? In addition to the Internet, 'books-on-demand' technology offers dealers many new opportunities with which to diversify, even becoming a publisher. Frequently asked questions are addressed: whether nowadays to work full-time or part-time? whether to trade from a shop or from home? why trade in specialist subjects anyway? The book also covers new techniques in valuing stock, why traditional abbreviations in descriptions should disappear; even the future for the new book is debated. Bookdealing for Profit is essential reading. Every bookdealer should take time to read the advice and observations.
{
144pp,
130x200mm,
June 2000;
HB,
£10.00,
1872699707:9781872699707
, Richard Joseph Publishers
} |
 |
CLEANING, REPAIRING & CARING FOR BOOKS, 4TH EDITION
[Robert L Shep]
This is a practical manual that describes in simple, straightforward language how to clean dull, shabby books, remove spots and marks, carry out minor repairs, and maintain in good condition a book collection or small library. It is not a treatise on binding and repairing valuable old volumes, nor on the conservation of precious books and manuscripts: those are jobs for highly qualified craftsmen. Most books, however, (and perhaps especially those acquired second-hand) need the sort of attention and care that a skilful amateur can give. This book, which presumes no previous knowledge of the essential techniques, is an invaluable guide to what should be done and how to do it.
{
147pp,
140x205mm,
July 2005;
HB,
£12.00,
1872699022:9781872699028
, Richard Joseph Publishers
} |
 |
MIGHTY MOVIES
: Movie Poster Art From Hollywood's Greatest Adventure Epics & Spectaculars
[Lawrence Bassoff]
The splendour, savagery and spectacle of the screen epics that staggered the world! Mighty Movies chronicles the age of the classic Hollywood blockbuster (1932--1970) by presenting and evaluating 200 authentic movie posters, lobby cards, and related memorabilia items from 100 film examples. A special appendix features an additional movie poster retrospective of the muscleman-driven 'sword and sandal' costume spectacles produced in Europe from 1957 to 1965. Originally displayed in movie theatres, these rare, ravishing, and valuable movie posters and lobby cards also illustrate the in-house movie poster styles and printing processes utilised by the major Hollywood studios of the day.
{
152pp,
360x280mm,
October 1999;
PB,
£23.50,
1886310149:9781886310148
, Lawrence Bassoff
} |
 |
BABY-BOOMER DOLLS
: Plastic Playthings of the 1950's & 1960's -- A Reference & Price Guide, 2nd Edition
[Michele Karl]
The book features the latest secondary-market prices for over 500 dolls and includes 400+ colour photographs. The author provides background information on all of the important companies of the baby-boomer era, from well-known films like Mattel, Ideal and Madame Alexander to smaller, lesser-known producers. The cast of characters includes legendary dolls such as Barbie, Ginny, Tammy and Miss Revlon as well as film and television-based favourites like Shirley Temple, Patty Duke, The Flying Nun and Pebbles and Bam-Bam.
REVIEW: "...a celebration of the dolls of the 1950s and 1960s..." -- Galatea, No. 75, Winter 2004/2005.
{
160pp,
215x280mm,
September 2003;
PB,
£13.50,
0942620712:9780942620719
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
BUYING & SELLING CELEBRITY DOLLS
: Price Guide
[Michele Karl]
This full-colour price guide includes the most recent secondary-market prices for 5000 dolls representing over 900 famous figures throughout time, from historical personages like Marie Antoinette and Thomas Jefferson to Hollywood legends such as Shirley Temple and Elvis to today's pop sensations, Britney Spears and NSYNC. Illustrated with over 700 photographs.
REVIEW: "This compact little book is crammed full of information... It is fascinating to find out how many personalities have made it into our collective consciousness..." -- Galatea Magazine, Winter 2002.
{
192pp,
155x230mm,
March 2002;
PB,
£13.50,
0942620550:9780942620559
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
BUYING & SELLING TEDDY BEARS PRICE GUIDE
: Second Edition
[Terry & Doris Michaud]
This comprehensive, illustrated colour price guide to the secondary market features more than 450 teddy bears dating from the earliest 1904 creations to contemporary bears by manufacturers, studios and individual artists. Well-known authorities Terry and Doris Michaud have created a unique, easy-to-use rating scale based on condition; the result is the first price guide ever to present three condition-related values for each bear listed. Identification tips are offered throughout. An extensive resource section includes guidance on maintaining and repairing teddy bears, as well as an international list of restorers, dealers, appraisers and auctioneers.
{
192pp,
155x230mm,
January 2001;
PB,
£13.50,
0942620380:9780942620382
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
EFFANBEE'S DY-DEE
: The Complete Collector's Book
[Barbara Craig Hilliker]
One of the earliest 'drink-and-wet' dolls, Dy-Dee was produced continuously by the Effanbee Doll Company from 1934 through the 1950s. This comprehensive collector's reference includes identification information for the doll as well as all of the materials associated with her, and a bonus pattern section.
{
144pp,
215x280mm,
March 2005;
HB,
£19.99,
1932485163:9781932485165
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
IRWIN TOYS
: The Canadian STAR WARS Connection
[James McCallum]
All toys are not created equal. The ever popular Star Wars toys have been sold all over the world, and although the majority of the toys offered have been the same everywhere, there have been unique items in each country. Sometimes it's the toy itself that's different or unique; sometimes it's the combination of toys -- like an action figure included with a playset; and always there are differences in the packaging, if only to reflect the local language. This book details uniquely Canadian Star Wars toys. With more than a decade of expertise in dealing with Canadian Star Wars toys, veteran collector Jim McCallum shares with us his extensive knowledge. And not just the details of the toys themselves, but also how and why they came to be; their availability in the collecting world; and, of course, their current market values; and all done with full colour pictures. Also included are relevant historical statements from Mr Mac Irwin, the main in charge of Kenner Canada -- the place where these uniquely Canadian Star Wars toys were produced. Canadian Star Wars toys have become a hot item for collectors in the US as well as in Canada, and now you can find out exactly why. This book is both a marvellous introduction for new collectors and an essential resource for Star Wars completists.
REVIEW: "A fascinating and essential resource work..." -- Collectors Gazette, January 2001.
{
120pp,
210x275mm,
July 2000;
PB,
£14.95,
1896522386:9781896522388
, Collector's Guide Publishing
} |
 |
MAGIC OF MERRYTHOUGHT
: A Collector's Encyclopedia, Second Edition
[John Axe]
'The Magic of Merrythought', the book I researched, photographed and wrote in 1984, and which was published in 1986, has enriched my life immeasurably. This book introduced me to Shropshire, which I consider the most wonderful part of England, and specifically to the Merrythought Company, which will always be the most magical place in the world for me... Merrythought Limited is my best serendipity in over 25 years of researching collectable dolls, teddy bears and other toys. I am proud that my book has played some part in the increased interest that has developed in Merrythought's past among collectors. Merrythought's continued innovation in the production of toys and collectibles that appeal to people more now that ever in its long history has caused an unprecedented event in publishing. Public demand from all over the world, particularly from members of the Merrythought International Collectors Club, has resulted in 'The Magic of Merrythought', which has not been available for years, being reprinted after all this time. -- from the author
{
207pp,
215x280mm,
December 1986;
HB,
£25.00,
0875882749:9780875882741
, Merrythought Ltd
} |
 |
MORE MERRYTHOUGHT MAGIC
: The Bears, Pandas & Koalas
[Pat Rush]
Pat Rush has spent literally years compiling, originating and writing this much needed work which quite justly makes a wonderful sequel to the original, first book on Merrythought Limited (The Magic of Merrythought, ISBN 0875882749) written by John Axe in 1976.
{
200pp,
215x280mm,
January 2003;
HB,
£25.00,
0954539206:9780954539207
, Merrythought Ltd
} |
 |
SPACE TOYS OF THE 60'S
[James H Gillam]
Complete with produce catalogues, collector's reminiscences, prototypes, company histories, all the toy details imaginable, and much, much more -- if you are a space toy collector, you are going to love this book. Mattel's Major Matt Mason -- All of the Man In Space figures, vehicles and buildings with complete descriptions, details of constructions and instruction sheets. Ideal's Mighty Zeroid Robots and StarTeam toys -- the most imaginative and popular robots of their time described in meticulous detail including the many accessories and packaging variations. ColorForms Outer Space Men -- the often imitated roots of the fantasy pace toy industry.
{
160pp,
215x280mm,
November 1999;
PB,
£14.95,
1896522378:9781896522371
, Collector's Guide Publishing
} |
 |
TOYS FROM AMERICAN CHILDHOOD
: 1845-1945
[Tim Luke]
The exploding popularity of toy collecting today has enthusiasts hungry for information on playthings from the past. In response to this need, toy expert and auctioneer Tim Luke has created the first comprehensive encyclopedia of important international toy makers that influenced generations of American children. From cuddly favourites like teddy bears and baby dolls to popular boys' toys like Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys and American Flyer wagons, the pieces in this lavish book will kindle memories and inspire collectors. This unprecedented volume includes hundreds of colour photos, identification clues and behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most exciting recent discoveries of rare toys, as well as world-record-setting auctions. Mr Luke, former vice-president at Christie's auctioneers and a regular appraiser on the popular television programme the Antiques Roadshow, guides readers through the histories of 80 key companies, and brings his personal expertise to outlining key identification aids and collector alerts.
{
256pp,
230x305mm,
February 2001;
HB,
£33.50,
0942620445:9780942620443
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL DOLLS, VOLUME 2
[Joan Muyskens Pursley]
Dolls are, by definition, playthings. But the best of today's dolls are highly collectible works of art. This book traces the history of dolls and doll collecting, and takes you into the wonderful world of artists dolls, many of which sell for thousands of dollars. The stunning creations of fifty internationally renowned artists are showcased in full-colour photographs. Discover the artists and delight in their inspiring stories.
REVIEW: "This is a book that will I'm sure thrill all doll collectors... well presented... a must for your Chridstmas list..." -- Galatea Magazine, Winter 2003.
{
160pp,
240x320mm,
March 2002;
HB,
£19.99,
0942620534:9780942620535
, Reverie Publishing Company
} |
 |
ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN TERRACOTTAS
: with a Catalogue of the Collection in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
[P R S Moorey]
P R S Moorey FBA FSA (1937-2004) was one of the finest scholars of his generation. Keeper of Antiquities at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University from 1983 to 2002, Roger Moorey laid the groundwork for much of our understanding of the bronzes, terracottas and faience of the Ancient Near East. This study and accompanying catalogue of the Ancient Near Eastern terracottas in the Ashmolean's collection, completed in 2004, is the last of Roger Moorey's many publications. This limited printed edition is published to make the first Roger Moorey Memorial Lecture, held in Oxford on his birthday, 30 May 2005.
{
281pp,
210x295mm,
May 2005;
PB,
£15.00,
1854442139:9781854442130
, Ashmolean Museum
} |
 |
EMBROIDERIES & SAMPLERS ISLAMIC EGYPT
[Marianne Ellis]
One of the world's most important collections of medieval Islamic embroideries is to be found in the Department of Eastern Art in Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum. The textiles were collected by the Egyptologist Percy Newberry between 1900 and 1930, while he was living in Cairo. Most of the embroideries were made in Egypt or Syria, they were mainly used as dress items and domestic furnishings, but the collection also has a number of samplers. Much of the material is now fragmentary, but the embroidered designs are still clearly visible. The richness of patterns and the technical brilliance of the majority of pieces make the collection a treasure trove for textile scholars and embroidery enthusiasts alike. The 66 examples of embroideries illustrated are from the Tulunid period (AD868-905), the Fatamid period (AD969-1171), the Ayyubid period (AD1171-1249), and the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria, ending with the Ottoman Conquest in 1517 and demonstrate the wide variety of embroidery stitches and techniques already in use at that time. A large proportion are worked in geometric design but there are also examples of scrolling and Arabesque design, figurative motifs such as birds, animals and fish, and calligraphy. It is possible that some of the comparatively simple open-work techniques were imported to Italy via trade and became the basis for the development of needlelace in Europe.
REVIEW: "A must for textile scholars and embroidery enthusiasts..." -- Embroidery, January 2002.
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96pp,
200x270mm,
June 2001;
PB,
£16.95,
1854441353:9781854441355
, Ashmolean Museum
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ENGLISH EMBROIDERIES
[Mary M Brooks]
This handbook explores the Ashmolean Museum's collection of English seventeenth-century embroideries. These intriguing pieces, often made by affluent school girls, include pictorial panels and an elaborate box showing bible stories as well as costume accessories and fanciful items such as a frog-shaped purse. The introductory essay explores how the miniature world of kings and queens, biblical and classical heroes, courtiers and shepherdesses, set in landscapes with lovingly depicted animals and flowers, connects with the turbulent events of the seventeenth century. Detailed photographs reveal the fine stitches and imaginative raised work embroidery techniques we well as the lavish use of metal threads and semi-precious stones. The book will appeal to all those interested in the life of seventeenth-century women as well as to textiles and embroidery specialists.
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96pp,
155x215mm,
January 2004;
PB,
£7.95,
1854441922:9781854441928
, Ashmolean Museum
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SYLLOGE OF ISLAMIC COINS IN THE ASHMOLEAN, VOLUME 9
: Iran After the Mongol Invasion
[Stephen Album]
This volume (the second to be published in the series) contains nearly 1800 coins of the 13th-19th centuries from Iran, Afghanistan and neighbouring lands. It covers the following dynasties: Ilkhanid, Timürid, Qara Quyunlu, Aq Quyunlu, Safavid, Qaja, Durrãni and Barakzäy. They are arranged by mint, and chronologically with mints, six maps and index of names and titles. The introduction offers not only a guide to the use of the catalogue, but also sets out an agenda for the study of the monetary history of the period. Late medieval Iranian coinage offers the historian the earliest opportunity to examine the relationship between coinage issue in the Islamic world and the monetary policies which underlie them. The collections which contribute to this volume are all housed in the Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum. The most important of these is undoubtedly that part of the Thorburn collection which was acquired by the Coin Room in 1966. The Ashmolean collection began in the late 17th century but included few Islamic coins until the acquisition of the J.B. Elliott collection in 1859. Since then the collection of Islamic coins has grown to more than 9000 pieces, not including the Ottoman Empire, the Muslim states of India or modern machine-struck coinage. This catalogue is the second in a projected series of ten volumes, covering the Ashmolean's permanent collection of Islamic coins and that of Samir Shamma, one of the finest private collections of Islamic coins ever formed in the Middle East.
{
240pp,
210x295mm,
September 2001;
HB,
£65.00,
1854441590:9781854441591
, Ashmolean Museum
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SYLLOGE OF ISLAMIC COINS, VOLUME 6
: The Egyptian Dynasties
[Norman D Nicol]
This volume contains nearly 1600 coins of the 9th to 16 centuries from North Africa to Great Syria. It covers the following dynasties: Tulunids, Ikhshidids, Fatimids, Ayyubids, Zengids and Mamluks. The collection included in the catalogue are those of the Heberden coin Room and the Shamma Collection.
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224pp,
215x280mm,
August 2007;
HB,
£60.00,
1854442104:9781854442109
, Ashmolean Museum
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