Most of us have at least one “old” item that looks like it could be an antique, and most certainly collectible. But, we don’t always know what “it” is exactly, or what its worth, and that can be the difference between a valuable treasure, and a treasure with more sentimental value. For aspiring and experienced […]

This book was inspired by the great era of the American magazine-roughly 1910 to 1960-a time when most homes subscribed to at least several magazines. The December/Christmas issue was often the bestseller of the year; holiday covers demanded a publisher’s best efforts and the results are evident. December was not a month for experimentation or […]

Rediscover Halloween - the way it was meant to be! This one of a kind anthology of vintage Halloween history, superstition, facts and fun brings together two complete classic volumes - The Book of Halloween (1919) and Games For Halloween (1912) - along with more than 40 articles, reminiscences, stories, poems, and even sheet music, […]

Our Book of the Week is “Warman’s Depression Glass: Identification and Value Guide ” by Ellen T. Schroy. Once regarded as an inexpensive give-away, Depression glass is steadily gaining in popularity and value. Ellen T. Schroy, veteran antiques author, updates and expands this brand new edition to include thousands of current market prices for many different […]

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide continues to be the industry-leading reference for values on vintage and collectible guitars, basses, lap steels, mandolins, ukuleles, banjos, amps, and effects. The expanded 2009 edition spans over 500 pages and includes information on more than 1,700 brands and more than 1,200 photos, plus […]

In the world of collectibles, there’s something to suit every budget, and this is the definitive, must-have  guide to pricing it all—from games, toys, tools, comics, and posters to the more traditional ceramics, silver, and glass. Edited by the famed Judith Miller, along with an expert from the British Antiques Roadshow, it features 5,000 brand-new […]

Ancient Egypt was an ancient civilization in eastern North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now the modern nation of Egypt. The civilization began around 3150 BC with the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the first pharaoh, and it developed over the next three millennia. […]

For over 30 years, Miller’s Antiques Price Guide has been the benchmark for authority and accessibility, acknowledged as the most comprehensive illustrated guide to antiques from around the world. The tradition continues in the latest version, now in a larger size that makes identification and valuing easier. It features color photos and in-depth information on […]

Wine and collecting. Collecting and wine! Collecting wines? Everything is possible! If you are a wine-lover and/or a collector, you’re surely appreciate Collectos’ book of the week “Wine”. Andre Domine, the author, has published several other titles:

On Amazon.Com, this book is described as followed (Eidtorial reviews):
“From Publishers Weekly: The wines of South Africa, Italy, Germany, […]

Christmas time is near, but Christmas collectibles are searched for all over the year. The Pictorial Guide to Christmas Ornaments and Collectibles is the perfect help for anyone who collects those beautiful items!
This easy to use pictorial guide will be the ideal book to take on trips to antique stores and flea markets. The captions of the […]