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Used
Hardcover
2000
$3.49
This work marks the dawn of the 21st century with a survey of collectables of every type and value. It highlights the latest collecting trends, and charts hte rise of the Beanie Baby and the grown-up prices fetched by children's toys from dolls' houses to TV and sci-fi material. It also explores the value of vinyl records and the market for rock instruments from guitars to synthesizers. It celebrates, also, the history of weddings with a selection of vintage wedding dresses, and takes a look at world of cocktail ephemera and breweriana. Other special features include World War II memorabilia and religious objects.
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Used
Paperback
2004
$3.49
Every single item is illustrated, described, and priced, with values ranging from pocket money prices to Record breakers , and each has been available for sale in auction houses and dealers from around the world within the last 12 months - providing a cross-section of the current market. A feast of information is provided, including histories of objects and makers, market assessments, and buying tips, plus lists of collector's clubs, auctioneers, and specialist dealers. This year the 80 subject categories, with additional sub-sections, include features on bicycles and automobilia. In Books we look at modern first editions, gardening, and children's books. There are sections devoted to dolls, comics, teddy bears, toys, penknives, money-boxes, and pigs, along with the more traditional categories such as ceramics, silver, and glass
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Used
Hardcover
2005
$3.49
The book is clearly divided into 80 subject categories and sub-sections, with sections devoted to automobilia, art deco, games, and money boxes for instance, along with the more traditional antiques categories such as ceramics, silver, and glass. This year special features include dogs, computer games, sunglasses, vinyl records, denim, and sportswear. Pieces range in value, showing that there is something to suit every collector's pocket, from Pocket Money Collectables to Record Breakers . A thorough and accurate cross-section of the current international market is provided as all items have been sold or offered for sale at over 350 auction houses and dealers from around the world over the last year. Extra valuable collecting information is provided in boxes, covering factories, makers, care, restorations, fakes and alterations, market assessments, and buying tips. Further reading is also highlighted throughout, along with lists of collector's clubs, auctioneers, and specialist dealers.