Search Results: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Americana from KEENER BOOKS (Member IOBA)

New York, New York: Workman Publishing. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 1999. Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. 366 pages: 7.75 x 9.5 in.: 3.2: KB#000777: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Family Heirlooms & Flea Market Finds. Is it old? Is it Valuable? Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, Antiques Roadshow, PBS's hit series, shares its passion and expertise in a jam-packed, thoroughly illustrated introduction to antiques and collectibles. ... The primer introduces all the essentials: style, period, provenance, pattern, rarity, motifs, maker's marks - plus a running feature called 'Old news, ' listing items that people love to collect but that are just too common to be of value. " .

London, England: Mitchell Beazley. New in New Dust Jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hard Cover. 160 pages: 8.75 x 11.5 In.: 2.6: Remainder: KB#007598: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Foreword by Michael Aspel. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Copy has very small black/red remainder mark on edge of page block. Previously published as The Antiques Roadshow: A Celebration Of The First 21 Years. "Partake in an on-the-page celebration of Antiques Roadshow’s continuing success! A full 27 years after its debut, the series remains one of the most popular on television, with its enduring appeal based on a winning combination of top-class antiques experts and enthusiastic collectors. Fiona Malcolm uncovers the show’s origins, lists all the locations visited over the years, introduces the current team with illustrated biographies, and meets some of the experts at home to view the best-loved pieces in their own collections. Then, she takes readers on a behind-the-scenes… Read More

London, England: Mitchell Beazley. New in New Dust Jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hard Cover. 160 pages: 8.75 x 11.5 In.: 2.6: Remainder: KB#007595: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Foreword by Michael Aspel. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Copy has very small black/red remainder mark on edge of page block. Previously published as The Antiques Roadshow: A Celebration Of The First 21 Years. "Partake in an on-the-page celebration of Antiques Roadshow’s continuing success! A full 27 years after its debut, the series remains one of the most popular on television, with its enduring appeal based on a winning combination of top-class antiques experts and enthusiastic collectors. Fiona Malcolm uncovers the show’s origins, lists all the locations visited over the years, introduces the current team with illustrated biographies, and meets some of the experts at home to view the best-loved pieces in their own collections. Then, she takes readers on a behind-the-scenes… Read More

New York, New York: Tudor Publishing Co.. Good with no Dust Jacket. 1937. Third Printing. Hard Cover. 329 pages: 6.5 x 9.75 in.: 3.2: KB#003863: Copy has a small, neat libris sticker attached at bottom edge of inside back cover. "With 356 Engravings. " Corners of boards are slightly rubbed and pages are foxed/browned. Boards are dark blue with red and gold lettering on front and spine. Chapters include: Tables and Sideboards * English Pottery and Porcelain * Chairs and Sofas * Antique Glassware * Chests and Cupboards * Brass and Copper Utensils * Old-Fashioned Bedsteads * Lustre Ware * Old-Fashioned Timepieces * Desks and Secretaries * Old Pewter * Bureaus * Cottage Ornaments. .

New York, New York: Crown Publishers. Very Good. 1975. Nineteenth Printing. Soft Cover. 308 pages: 7 x 10.25 in.: 2: KB#004898: "700 Photographs * 23 Color Plates. This book will enable those who are fascinated by the age-old art of building, assembling, and collecting miniatures to channel their love of precision and passion for detail in many new and exciting ways. The authors provide invaluable tips on how to plan a miniature environment; where to place carpets, windows, and wall coverings; and how to achieve proper lighting effects. " .

New York, New York: Crown Publishers. Very Good. 1977. Seventh Printing. Soft Cover. 308 pages: 7 x 10.25 in.: 2.2: KB#003152: "700 Photographs * 23 Color Plates. This book will enable those who are fascinated by the age-old art of building, assembling, and collecting miniatures to channel their love of precision and passion for detail in many new and exciting ways. The authors provide invaluable tips on how to plan a miniature environment; where to place carpets, windows, and wall coverings; and how to achieve proper lighting effects. " .

New York, New York: Crown Publishers. Very Good with no Dust Jacket. 1970. Sixth Printing. Hard Cover. 327 pages: 6.25 x 9.25 in.: 1.8: KB#002772: "How To Recognize and Evaluate Any Antique - Large or Small - Like an Expert." Original owner's name and address stamp on inside of covers. Boards are green cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

New York, New York: Crown Publishers. Very Good in Good Dust Jacket. 1981. Hard Cover. 364 pages: 7.25 x 9.5 in.: 2.4: KB#000776: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Revised & Updated. Previously published as Know Your Antiques. Dust Jacket has some small cuts along edge. "You'll learn how to EVALUATE, BUY, and CARE FOR virtually every type of antique: Pottery and Porcelain * Country and Formal Furniture * Pressed and Cut Glass * Bottles * Silver and Pewter * Prints and Paints * Jewelry * Clocks * Toys * Paper Antiques plus Extensive bibliographies on every subject * More than 300 photographs and line drawings * ... And much, much more!" Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

Putnam Publishing Group. Very Good. 1983. Soft Cover. 672 pages: 5.75 x 8.75 in.: 2.2: KB#003803: "This is the book for the professional antiques dealer - we've even heard it called 'the dealers' bible. ' Its pages are packed with precisely the kind of profitable information the professional dealer needs - including description, illustrations, and values of thousands and thousands of individual items carefully selected to give a representative picture of the current market in antiques and collectibles. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Covers and pages are clean, unmarked, tightly bound and crisp. .

Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Fox Hill Publishing. Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Soft Cover. 50 pages: 8.5 x 11 in.: 1: KB#006315: Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Using a scroll saw to create your own collector plates from wood is not only a new idea, it's also fun. This fresh look at creative collector plates is just one more way to use scroll saws to unleash the creativity of the individual hobbyist and professional woodworker alike. ": Photographs .

London, England: Miller - Octopus Publishing. New with No Dust Jacket as issued. 2004. First Edition. Hard Cover. 208 pages: 6 x 6.5 in.: 1.4: Remainder: KB#005156: No Jacket as Issued. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Copy has very small black remainder mark on edge of page block. "From gadgets to games to guitars, the essence of cool and how to collect it is brought together in this chunky compact tome. An array of stylishly contemporary necessities, pastimes, and luxuries are accompanied by vibrant text and full-color photos - often confirming the real value of those comics stashed under the bed or indicating that the Hawaiian shirt at the back of the closet should come out more often. Different sections deal with items from the home and those related to play and style. Bikes, automobilia, and aeromobilia are covered in Go, while Sound covers such essentials as jukeboxes and rock memorabilia, and Sport showcases surfing, bowling, and more. " Chapters include sections on:… Read More

London, England: Miller - Octopus Publishing. New with No Dust Jacket as issued. 2004. First Edition. Hard Cover. 208 pages: 6 x 6.5 in.: 1.4: Remainder: KB#005157: No Jacket as Issued. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Copy has very small black remainder mark on edge of page block. "From gadgets to games to guitars, the essence of cool and how to collect it is brought together in this chunky compact tome. An array of stylishly contemporary necessities, pastimes, and luxuries are accompanied by vibrant text and full-color photos - often confirming the real value of those comics stashed under the bed or indicating that the Hawaiian shirt at the back of the closet should come out more often. Different sections deal with items from the home and those related to play and style. Bikes, automobilia, and aeromobilia are covered in Go, while Sound covers such essentials as jukeboxes and rock memorabilia, and Sport showcases surfing, bowling, and more. " Chapters include sections on:… Read More

New York, New York: Praeger Publishers. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hard Cover. 211 pages: 9 x 10.25 in.: 2.8: KB#004213: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Dustjacket is price clipped and is slightly stained due to age. Book has prior owner's name and 1992 inscribed in corner of front flyleaf. Boards and pages are otherwise clean, brightly colored, tightly bound and sharp cornered. "Challenges an almost universally held view: that all Victorian design was overdecorated and that the only men to go beyond the pervasive bad taste were a few enlightened 'pioneers' (such as William Morris), whose attempts to achieve 'pure design' spurred the development of contemporary design. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

New York, New York: Stewart Tabori & Chang. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1993. First Printing. Hard Cover. 208 pages: 9.25 x 11 in.: 3.6: KB#007115: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Has gift inscription on front flyleaf; else would have classified book as in Fine Condition. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Printing Number Line (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10). "Lavishly illustrated, it beautifully gathers between its covers words and images that capture the spirit of the abiding warmth and support shared by women. Luminous photographs and evocative excerpts from Victorian albums adorn page after page of this charming book. ": Photographs .

Radnor, Pennsylvania: Wallace-Homestead Book Co. Fine. 1995. Third Edition. Soft Cover. 296 pages: 8.25 x 10.75 in.: 2.2: KB#003484: "Over 10,000 Prices and Descriptions. New Larger Format * Buying and Selling Tips * Guide to Top 25 Flea Markets * Sources and Resources * State of the Market Report. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

New York, New York: Harper Resource. Fine. 2001. First Edition: First Printing. Soft Cover. 352 pages: 7.5 x 9.25 in.: 1.8: KB#007118: "An Entertaining, Informative, Down-To-Earth Guide to a Wide Range of Collectibles and Antiques from the Hosts of the Popular Television Show on PBS. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Printing Number Line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). "Pull those old toys out from under the bed. Grab the toaster tucked in the back of the kitchen cabinet. Gather up your old china and Christmas ornaments -- just don't throw them out! In Treasures in Your Attic, Joe L. Rosson and Helaine Fendelman, professional antiques appraisers and hosts of the popular television show, aired on PBS stations across the country, explore the valuable objects found in most ordinary American homes and learn that frequently the most valuable items are the ones you've overlooked. Joe and Helaine give you an inside look at how the antiques market really works, how value is determined,… Read More

Sainte-Croix, France: Les Editions Du Cochet SA. Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hard Cover. 219 pages: 9 x 11.25 in.: 3.8: KB#006655: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Dustjacket has small scuff mark on back near bottom edge. Content Chapters include: The Music Box Craftsmen At Home * Animates Music Boxes And Singing Birds * Creation And Restoration Of Automata * Treasures From The Sainte-Croix Collections. "Sainte-Croix, small town up in the Jura mountains of the Canton of Vaud, lies at an altitude about 1000 metres, close to the French border. For over one and a half centuries, it has perpetuated the traditional manufacture of music boxes, in spite of fashions and crises. In 1973, attracted by the know-how of the inhabitants of this area, a creator and restorer of automata came to settle in Bullet, a village in the vicinity of Sainte-Croix. Thanks to him and to one of his pupils, the land of music boxes has also… Read More