The Warman's AdvantageAs the longest-running guide and the most trusted name in antiques and collectibles, the 45th edition of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles features more than 1,500 images and 6,000 listings. It brings a fresh, 21st-century perspective that honestly assesses the market and looks at the best categories for investment - everything from glassware and toys to early flags and maps. "Future of the Market" reports share what's hot, and where the experts are putting their money.Top names in the trade weigh in on key categories:Writer Andrew Myers looks at 18th - and 19th-century French furniture. Toy expert Andrew Truman shares insights on "Door of Hope" dolls. Tom Deupree and Morrow Jones reveal the secrets to finding great vernacular photographs. Collector Forest Poston looks at the market for West German art pottery.Values are based on real-world results thanks to dozens of contributing auctions houses from coast to coast.
Over 450,000 copies sold and in circulation! Here's why:Identification: Over 4,000 antique American firearm models and variants extensively described with all marks and specifications necessary for quick identification. Values: Over 4,000 individually priced firearms. Full information on how to assess values based on demand, rarity and conditions. Illustrations: Over 1,700 large scale photographs accompany model descriptions for convenient identification. Quick Reference: An easily-understood organization, a standardized numbering system, extensive cross referencing and a comprehensive index all aid in making this book a must reference for every gun enthusiast. Firearms History: Histories of the makers with dates and locations of manufacture and quantities manufactured. Trends in Collecting: A review of the ever-changing collecting and buying patterns which have resulted in a volatile present-day collecting market.
Lots of information about the cars of that day, Mustang II 302 V-8, 74 Mercury Monarch, best-selling cars and automotive issues of the day.