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When New York antique dealer Catherine Norris receives chattel documents from an English law firm, she has no idea that not only an estate filled with priceless antiques awaits her, but a secret of the lineage of heirs must be uncovered. The newest heir, architect Richard Frasier, poses as the recent purchaser of the estate and offers to help Catherine pack and crate her treasures within the prescribed month before he is to take ownership. However, he wants to refuse the entailment and looks for loopholes to remove himself from the ancestral lineage. A former resident and uninvited guest from over a century past appears and becomes Catherine and Richard's guide on a strange journey to solve the mystery of the line of illegal entailments and release her from the bonds of earth to find her eternal resting place,Antique Chattel is a paranormal novel of approximately 25,575 words (front copy), 105 standard pages. Romantic overtones. No erotica.
The telephone you stashed away in your attic years ago is likely to be a magnificent treasure today! Enjoy this wonderful revised 3rd edition of innovative telephones in over 500 color photographs tracing the development of the telephone from Bell's first experimental equipment. The book pictures exquisite examples of wooden box phones, vanities, upright "candlesticks," and desk stand or "cradle" phones, including some Canadian and European models. This volume has become an important reference for the novice and avid telephone collector alike, with full descriptions of the numerous telephone companies and manufacturers and, in this 3rd edition, an updated value guide. This is the most expansive work ever compiled on collecting antique telephones, helping it become a growing and exciting hobby.
After murdering a man, a contract killer Young-Ook hides out in a mysterious mansion called Snow Heights. There, he meets a creepy family and their young son simply called "Son." Despite warnings to ignore "Son," Young-Ook can't help but feel bad for the way the family treats him. Eventually, Young-Ook decides to help "Son" run away from Snow Heights but not before he discovers a shocking secret about the family!
As a dealer and professional tour guide, Kimberly Jayne Gray is an ideal escort around London - one of the world's richest sources of antiques. Finding dealers and other outlets with consistently interesting and high-quality items in this thriving city can be a challenge. This refreshingly accessible, wonderfully functional and superbly illustrated guide pinpoints the very essence of antiques-hunting: knowing where to go for those great buys. The London Antiques Guide offers an insider's perspective on London's best dealers and shops, with over 350 of London's essential antiques sources, and many of its best-kept secrets. The book is divided into seven sections, designed to help the reader survey London's antiques quarters by area and style. They contain information on all types of outlet - from shops and auction houses to fairs and markets. An extensive list of websites is woven into the text, and a full glossary of general trade terms and phrases appears at the end of the book, along with a quick price guide, two timelines and various tips and tricks of the trade.
Since Jeff Talbot left the FBI, he's been investigating yard sales as a professional antique picker. And though he prefers finding hidden treasures to finding hidden bodies, he discovers that for some collectors, the right item can be worth killing for-like a one-of-a-kind French cabaret set. "A deft blend of mystery [and] mayhem." (Harlan Coben)
An essential reference, this gorgeous book documents the magnificent botanical prints produced by notable artists of the 17th through the turn of the 20th centuries. Celebrated artists include Basil Besler, Maria Sybilla Merian, Mark Catesby, Georg Ehret, George Brookshaw, Robert John Thornton, Pierre Joseph Redout, and many others. Illustrated with over 300 full-color images of original and valuable botanical prints, this book fills a void in the literature, as few good botanical references remain in print. The text recounts the fascinating lives and passions of the artists and their patrons, the technical advances in printmaking, and the history and cultural influences that shaped the depiction of flowers, plants, and trees. Also discussed are many variables affecting the values of original antique botanical prints including condition, rarity, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal. A range of prices is included to guide you in your collecting and a section on framing, displaying, and proper storage makes this an indispensable reference. A fascinating book for collectors of botanical prints, gardeners, and those interested in the history of flowers.
Everything is not as it seems, especially when trying to make sense of today's fake and reproduction riddled antiques market. This new edition of the best-selling guide for spotting fakes and forgeries comes to the rescue of collectors with 1,000 detailed photo comparisons of fakes and originals, plus sound advice for identifying forgeries. This must-have collector's reference contains chapters about: China and Porcelain; Furniture; Digital fakes and forgeries; and, Jewellery.
Antiques in Italian Interiors, Volume II presents a collection of extravagant classic Italian interiors that house marvelous collections of artwork and antiques.
The top-selling ESV Thinline Bible is ideal for use at home and on-the-go. At less than 1" thick and available in multiple designs, there is a perfect ESV Thinline Bible for everyone.Size: 5.375 x 8.3758-point type1,120 pagesLess than 1" thickPresentation pageDouble-column formatConcordance with over 12, 000 referencesNew full-color mapsFree ESV Bible Resources software offer included
Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won't want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know.This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what's out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.
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