"Olsen" 1913 liberty nickel sold for $3.7 million
TIAS.com releases the top 30 antique & collectible searches of 2009
Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l kicks off 2010 accepting charter memberships
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Antiques and Collectibles News
StampNews.com: Top 10 extraordinary stamps of 2009
"Olsen" 1913 liberty nickel sold for $3.7 million
TIAS.com releases the top 30 antique & collectible searches of 2009
Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l kicks off 2010 accepting charter memberships
"Olsen" 1913 liberty nickel sold for $3.7 million
TIAS.com releases the top 30 antique & collectible searches of 2009
Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l kicks off 2010 accepting charter memberships
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A bargain buy when first introduced as "Chicago Flyer," American Flyer trains rose to premier toy train status in the last half of the 20th century, and maintain the second spot today! The company's claim to fame, the S gauge train, is supported by the wide gauge and prewar HO and O gauge trains, in collector popularity, and this one-of-a-kind guide covers all three groups in extensive detail. The most comprehensive overview of the American Flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the Standard Catalog line of toy train references.
- The ONLY full-color guide on the subject, serving the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains.
Coin collectors who just can't locate listings for those odd or novelty coins in their collections will find them in this long-awaited fourth edition of Unusual World Coins. This book has coverage of over 400 years of micro-nation coinage, fantasy issues (such as Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings), medieval fair coinage, historical fantasy and pretender issues. There are also new listings for experimental Euro coins tested prior to conversion and medallic Euro coins from non-Euro countries.
Listings contain up-to-date pricing in up to five grades of condition, as well as detailed identification information and hundreds of illustrations, making identification fast and easy. Inside, collectors will find everything from old fantasy favorites like Sealand and Atlantis to new medallic issues from globally recognized land-based countries.
- Listings contain up-to-date pricing and identification data for micro-nation coinage, fantasy issues, medieval fair coinage, experimental Euros and more
- Heavily illustrated with detailed descriptions for easy identification
- Thousands of coins that appear in no other reference
These specialist price guides concentrate on popular yet traditional antiques subjects and show thousands of examples of different items with descriptions and prices. This allows the collector to gauge price differences due to location, condition, or provenance.
Special features supplied by dealers and auction houses experts provide additional historical, market and collecting information on specific subjects.
Blackpowder authority Sam Fadala packs the entire sport of blackpowder shooting into this new edition. This authoritative reference offers readers the latest in guns and gear, and shares advice and tips for getting the most out of blackpowder hunting and recreational shooting.
Highlights include:
Practical how-to direction on outfitting muzzleloading firearms for hunting with current hardware and accessories
- Updated source list of blackpowder gun and accessory retailers, periodicals and reference books and shooting organizations
- More than 650 detailed photos illustrating new gear and demonstrating effective techniques
- Shooters and collectors will find new reasons and ways to enjoy their hobby more in this ultimate textbook to blackpowder shooting!
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