Download or read book 101 Great Collectibles for Kids written by Diane L. Oswald and published by Antique Trader. This book was released on 1997 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting is the perfect activity to share with a child. With 101 beautiful color illustrations, the author explains how to start a collection that will not only grow with them, but which may require little or no money to obtain. From advertising items to yo-yos, this guide presents a variety of collecting options to children.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Collectibles written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2020-09-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the world of Super Collectors! Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages of becoming a Super Collector! Starting a collection is more than a hobby; for many, it is a lifestyle. It starts with receiving an item that invokes the curiosity and starts a passion for wanting to learn more. On the pathway of collecting, there is a community of people that share that same joy. This community of peer groups is made up of fan clubs, conventions, and even holidays, like National Slinky Day, on August 30th. Inside this guide, readers will find advice on starting and building a collection, cleaning antiques and collectibles, checking for authenticity, and the best advice on buying and selling collectibles. Readers will learn to spot the difference between a collectible and an antique and a replica from an original. As an added bonus, there is the best information on museums and peer groups from across the country. Everything a collector needs to know can be found on the pages of HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles. About the Expert Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who has been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites. She is the author of nine books, including her children's books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her "365 Days" series. She has been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains, and today she collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), Magic 8 Balls, journals, and wooden boxes. She just started another collection – pen cups! She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple. HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2021-08-22 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to discover how to find, buy, collect, and sell collectible toys, then check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. Toys are the one item that connects us all. They bring us back to our childhood and reconnect us to a simpler time in life. Toys carry some of our favorite memories. Some collectors choose toys that they dreamed of having but never did – until now. Today is the day to reach out and grab that special toy and build a collection all around it! You will find just what you need to do all that in HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. One of the essential aspects of collecting toys is to know their history. This book is chock full of historical dates and facts that all collectors should know, including information on identifying toys and their manufacturer. In addition, there are resources and tips on how to find collectible toys (both old and new) along with the safest ways to clean, display, and take care of these toys. Learn where to meet fellow collectors and the best ways to sell and trade collectible toys, all through the pages of this guide. Check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting now! About the Expert Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under “Kannyn Books.” She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains, and she collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple! HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Collectibles 101 written by Don Raycraft and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money-making and money-saving insight on collecting baseball uniforms, equipment, autographs, Hartland statues, Ethan Allen All-Star Baseball, and much more. Featured are contributions from many collectors who share their love of the game not only through their diverse collections, but also with memories, anecdotes, and humor that appeal to any baseball lover.
Download or read book The Curious Collector written by Jessie Walker and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poring over this beautifully photographed guide is as much fun as exploring flea markets, second hand shops and antique stores with someone who is knowledgeable about the most popular collectibles you are likely to find there.
Download or read book Collectibles 101 written by Joyce Losonsky and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-size beginner's guide can help in your fast food collecting adventures. It displays a multitude of promotional toys distributed by 24 fast food restaurants (other than McDonald's) in nearly 300 color photos, with current market values, check-off boxes, and a comprehensive index. From Arby's, Burger King, Wendy's, White Castle, and more, these toys can be fun to find and identify.
Download or read book Antiques 101 written by Frank Farmer Loomis IV and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-09-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Antique Styles Painlessly &break;&break;Not sure how to tell Chippendale from Queen Anne, or Art Deco from Art Nouveau? Learn the easy way with the author's entertaining style. Frank Farmer Loomis IV is an expert communicator who knows how to engage students with anecdotes and humor. If you're looking for clear, simple explanations rather than unpronounceable terms like corbeille a fleurs (flower basket) or sang de boeuf (red glaze), you've come to the right place, as he will "demystify all the perplexing twaddle" for you. And while you're learning, discover your antiquing personality and how antiquing can reduce stress. &break;&break;A User-Friendly Reference for Antiquers &break;&break;Master 16 major antique furniture styles and the six main woods &break;&break;Use furniture styles to identify and date other antiques &break;&break;Learn the various types of china, silver, pewter, and their marks
Download or read book Collectibles 101 written by Joyce Losonsky and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists hundreds of toys sold by McDonald's in Happy Meals throughout the 1990s, providing brief descriptions, collectors' values, and color photos.
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Collectibles written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.
Download or read book Warman s John Deere Collectibles written by David Doyle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All John Deere collectibles, from a few rare items including tin dealer signs to the commonly collected coffee mugs are identified, priced and described in this full-color book. Of the thousands of listings in this great guide to "Green" featured items include modern dealer signs and displays, paper products/ephemera items, petroleum pieces, toys and models, and tools. Delve into the history and collectible-rich legacy of the Green tractors that draw devotion from farmers and non-farmers alike. All John Deere collectibles, from the most rare to the common are identified, priced and described in this book, to aid in your collecting endeavors and historical appreciation. Featured items include: • Dealer signs and displays • Paper products/ephemeral items • Petroleum pieces • Toys and models • Tools
Download or read book Kovels Guide to Selling Your Antiques and Collectibles written by Ralph M. Kovel and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1990-09-05 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collectibles for the Kitchen Bath Beyond written by Ellen Bercovici and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-10-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funky, Fabulous, and Fun to Find... ...is the perfect way to describe the quirky collectibles assembled in Collectibles for the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond+ a pictorial price guide to household accessories of years past. Featuring more than a thousand color photographs, Collectibles for the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond takes you back to the days when bright ceramic stringholders kept the kitchen string untangled and fanciful pie birds helped create the perfect crust. You'll find a pageant of graceful napkin dolls, an array of laundry sprinkles and egg timers, whimsical children's cups, tough-guy razor banks - all the things that add both nostalgic warmth and postmodern pastiche to your home or collection. The book includes descriptions, up-to-date values, and special "Wannabes" sections to help collectors distinguish these vintage items from reproduction and look-alike imposters.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Ephemera Collectibles written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to buy, sell, authenticate, and care for your ephemera collection, then check out HowExpert Guide to Ephemera Collectibles. Ephemera items include everything made from paper. At its start, ephemera products were not created to last long. They were never meant to be saved and were usually thrown away immediately after being used. However, savvy collectors and people with sentimental views recognized the importance of these paper treasures and started preserving them for the future. Ephemera has such a wide variety of collectible pieces that you can start anywhere with any sized budget. HowExpert Guide to Ephemera Collectibles is filled with what you need to know to start and grow your ephemera collection. There is a wide variety of ephemera to collect, and this book covers them all. Learn the many avenues to buying and selling ephemera and how to age these items to avoid those replicas popping up in shops and estate sales. This book goes even more in-depth and shows how to properly preserve and store the different types of ephemera, along with ideas for meeting fellow collectors and celebrating the history and beginnings of the many styles of ephemera. Going down the road of ephemera collecting, you will find an exciting hobby that will last a lifetime. We are leading the way with the tips inside this comprehensive, structured, and step by step guide. Check out HowExpert Guide to Ephemera Collectibles to learn how to buy, sell, authenticate, and care for your ephemera collection. About the Author Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania. She is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. She wrote the book, From the Dark Tunnel, about surviving child abuse, under the pen name Tori Kannyn. She was also published in Shadows & Light Anthology, Authors for Haiti, and three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under “Kannyn Books.” She is also an avid collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains. She also collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple! HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Collectibles written by Nancy Dunnan and published by Silver Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After defining collectibles, the author explores this hobby, which can be profitable at times.
Download or read book Free Stuff for Collectors on the Internet written by Judy Heim and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antiquers, nostalgia buffs, and memorabilia collectors of all types will welcome the great leads offered in this guide to finding free Internet information on the ins and outs of collecting in numerous specialized areas. 80 illustrations.
Download or read book Betcha Didn t Know That written by Leon Castner and published by National Appraisal Consultants. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coin Collecting 101 What You Need to Know written by Alan Herbert and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started and Avoid Costly Mistakes &break;&break;Whether you've inherited a coin collection from a relative you've joined in on the excitement of filling state quarter coin folders, Coin Collecting 101 is the resource you need to learn and do's and don'ts of successful collecting. &break;&break;Important topics include: &break;&break;How to get started &break;Tools you'll need &break;Proper handling and storing of coins &break;How to determine a coin's grade and value &break;Rules for buying and selling &break;History and identification for types of coins &break;&break;Coin Collecting 101 is the perfect beginner's or intermediate's course in everything coin collecting. You won't find a more easy-to-read or easy-to-understand guide written for collectors by collectors.
