2,123円 Artist-drawn humorous postcards were growing considerably in popularity at the start of the 20th century. When war broke out in 1914 trade in them soared as the government utilised them as a widespread means of communication, to bolster morale, stiffen resolve and lift up the spirits in the field...

496円 A Handbook of Laboratory Glass-Blowing by Bernard D. Bolas. To cover the whole field of glass-blowing in a small handbook would be impossible. To attempt even a complete outline of the methods used in making commercial apparatus would involve more than could be undertaken without omitting the ess...

2,479円 London is the largest capital city in Europe, and is more than just one city. London is two very different cities. To the east is the City of London, the financial city where London began 2,000 years ago. To the west is the City of Westminster, the city of government, religion and entertainment, ...

2,479円 The City of London is where London began 2,000 years ago when the Romans invaded Britannia. Today it is one of the most important financial centres in the world. With much destruction during the bombing of the Second World War, the City has reinvented itself into a high-tech business city, and th...

1,500円 Volume 2 of "Treasures from The Lant Collection". Dr. Jeffrey Lant, Founder. - One of the most personal book ever written on art, artifacts, auctions, conservators, and the great yarns that constitute the better part of provenance. - Written by a man who has been privileged to visit many of the w...

746円 Do you remember the first auction you ever attended and what happened that memorable day? I do. The day the worldly effects of my paternal grandmother were being auctioned. I might have had as much as $10 to conjure with. However with so many items selling for two bits it was adequate. Adequate. ...

752円 Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to knowーall the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality. These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, a...

4,637円 Collecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture. From the time Japan started trading with the West in the sixteenth century, Japanese arts and crafts have intrigued and delighted Westerners, especially lacquer, screen...

1,989円 Written for both beginners and experienced collectors, this antiques guide provides descriptions of some of the more prized antiques and collectibles, and explains how to find them and how to resell them. How can you recognize depression glass? How do you find valuable antiques at garage sales? A...

1,723円 This guide to chinese rugs is a classic work of art history and of enormous importance to collectors, artists and casual readers alike. First published in the famous rug-making city of Tientsin more than fifty years ago in a limited edition, Chinese Carpets and Rugs has unjustly been out of print...

3,846円 This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about Oriental rugs. Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past forty-five years is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first Oriental Rug, as well a...

3,310円 A History of Japanese Art offers readers a comprehensive view of Japanese art through Japanese eyesーa view that is the most revealing of all perspectives. At the same time, it provides readers with a guide to the places in Japan where the best and most representative creations of Japanese art ar...