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Category : Dolls
Languages : en
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The ultimate source for collector's of the 1960s pull-string chatting doll.

Author: Judy Heim
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9781571201089
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 180

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Now, collectors, crafters and others wanting to access free goodies and information related to dolls can find quick, direct leads to the Internet's infinite possibilities in this tell-all guide. Hundreds of Web sites are identified that offer free doll patterns, articles, news about museums, clubs, supplies and more. 150 illustrations.

Author: David J. Maloney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 398

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Author: Ellen Tischbein Schroy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873416993
Category : Americana
Languages : en
Pages : 412

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Author: Ellen T. Schroy
Publisher: Warman's
ISBN: 9780873419765
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 406

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"More than 25,000 updated prices, 240 popular categories, collectibles from 1930s to today, expert collecting advice, histories, references"--Cover

Author: Maureen Stanton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101516054
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 347

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One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles. Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers. This world has the air of a lottery: a $20 purchase might net you four, five, or six figures. Master dealer Curt Avery, the unlikely star of Killer Stuff and Tons of Money, plays that lottery every day, and he wins it more than most. Occasionally he gets lucky, but more often, he draws on a deep knowledge of America's past and the odd, fascinating, and beautiful objects that have survived it. Week in, week out, Avery trawls the flea and antiques circuit-buying, selling, and advising other dealers in his many areas of expertise, from furniture to glass to stoneware, and more. On the surface, he's an improbable candidate for an antiques dealer. He wrestled in high school and still retains the pugilistic build; he is gruff, funny, and profane; he favors shorts and sneakers, even in November; and he is remarkably generous toward both competitors and customers who want a break. But as he struggles for a spot in a high-end Boston show, he must step up his game and, perhaps more challenging, fit in with a white-shoe crowd. Through his ascent, we see the flea-osphere for what it truly is-less a lottery than a contact sport with few rules and many pitfalls. This rich and sometimes hilarious subculture rewards peculiar interests and outright obsessions-one dealer specializes in shrunken heads; another wants all the postal memorabilia he can get. So Avery must be a guerrilla historian and use his hard-earned knowledge of America's past to live by and off his wits. Only the smartest survive in one of America's most ruthless meritocracies. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is many things: an insider's look at a subculture replete with arcane traditions and high drama, an inspiring account of a self-made man making his way in a cutthroat field, a treasure trove of tips for those who seek out old things themselves, and a thoroughly fresh, vibrant view of history as blood sport.

Author: Harry L. Rinker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780870697425
Category : Americana
Languages : en
Pages : 612

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Author: Alan Hedblad
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780787648268
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1180

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Author: David J. Maloney, Jr.
Publisher: Antique Trader
ISBN: 9780930625405
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 526

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The singular resource that contains contact information for more than 23,250 antiques and collectibles resources in nearly 3,200 specialty categories is better than ever. Includes listings for collector clubs, specialty periodicals, dealers, collectors, experts, buyers, appraisers, parts suppliers, reproduction sources, Internet resources, repair/restoration/conservation specialists, auction services, manufacturers/distributors of contemporary collectibles, and more!

Author: Ralph M. Kovel
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 9780517883136
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 340

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The hard-to-find information, sources, and addresses that collectors need for repairing, caring for, and finding buyers for antiques and collectibles are all in this book. To gather the information for this book, Ralph and Terry Kovel contacted more than 3,000 suppliers, clubs, auctions, services, and other industry sources around the country, making this the most up-to-date and complete reference of its kind.