Antiques, vintage and collectables

In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies.

In The Book Unbound, scholars and editors examine how best to use new technological tools and new methodologies with artefacts of medieval literature and culture.

Art is an asset of passion, as author Ramsay H.

This historic reference work for British coins is still the only catalogue to feature every major coin type from Celtic to the present day, arranged in chronological order and divided into metals under each reign, then into coinages, denominations and varieties.

From the 'soft modernism' of Scandinavian furniture to the sleek, clean lines of the lighting created by the Castiglioni brothers in Italy, Judith Miller's Mid-Century Modern reveals the glory of one of the most exciting periods of design history: the late 1940s to the 1970s.

During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on antique clocks, with information on identification, history, development, popularity, and more.

The toy industry and its close relationship with children's artefacts and equipment, made a huge contribution British ascendancy in light industry, after decline of heavy industry.

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Miss Brooke is a well known as an authority on historical costume.

Multiple indices provide full access to the manuscript descriptions: topics and genres, titles, artists, translators, dedicatees, additional names, provenance (including dealers and auction houses), dates of production, and places of production.

This third volume in Moller's authoritative reference work describes muzzleloading percussion shoulder arms procured by the U.

This Element examines the early-twentieth century rare book trade from the perspectives of British and American collectors and dealers.

Journey back in time and take a walk through the historic streets of the world's greatest cities.

To mark the centenary of the start of World War I, the Antiques Roadshow team filmed a series of specials at the Somme, where the public brought in their family's war memorabilia and photographs.

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This vintage book is a fascinating study of dolls in ancient civilisations, specifically those of ancient Egypt, Greek, and Rome.

This volume deals specifically with escape and evasion in the Netherlands, Belgium and France, an operation in which the author himself was directly involved, and discusses the role which these lines of escape played in the lives of airmen who were forced to bail out over enemy territory.

Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over.

This historic reference work for British coins is still the only catalogue to feature every major coin type from Celtic to the present day, arranged in chronological order and divided into metals under each reign, then into coinages, denominations and varieties.

In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .

The focus of this book is on the classic, ageless, and enduring flowers, which we have dubbed Vintage roses.

The armouries were among the most significant visual and symbolic manifestations of the nobility's elevated social position, alongside palaces, chapels, cabinet rooms, and libraries.

In the late 1990s, John Baker was known as a purveyor of quality rare and old wines.

A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular speciality: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it.

A catalogue made by collectors for collectors.

How do regions form and evolve?

Pieter Brueghel was the first important member of a family of artists who were active for four generations.

Ein Naturführer über die wichtigsten Säugetierarten in Namibia.

A stylish and informative guide to the best of Midcentury Modern chair design.

Waterford Crystal is the first ever fully illustrated history of Ireland's most iconic cut-glass manufacturer, its name synonymous with high-end glassmaking throughout the world.

The name Remington is synonymous with the history of the United States, from the Civil War, the two world wars, and every skirmish in between .

The third edition of this standard reference catalogue now in full color with up-to-date prices.

World watch production today is concentrated in three countries: Switzerland, Japan and China.

The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II.

An authoritative synthesis of early medieval British and Irish coinage, supported by the catalogue of a world-class collection.

This magnificently illustrated volume showcases elegant examples of ironwork designs by five centuries of Italian masters.

The most basic unit of the physical book is the page.

"e;Doris Payne is an unapologetic badass.

The first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326.

This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinations of clocks, their external and decorative characteristics, and more.

Tracing the history and development of gun-making in Birmingham, England--for many years a center of the world's firearms industry--this book covers innovations in design and manufacture of both military and sporting arms from 1660 through 1960.

Meticulously researched, this book examines the evidence for the post-Roman military forces of France and Britain during the 'Dark Ages', reconstructing their way of life and the battles they fought in compelling detail.

Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 examples of both autographs and forgeries, this new and expanded edition includes signature studies of all Hall of Famers from the 19th century to the present.

A clear and accessibly written guide to the medieval cloth-making trade in England.

In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the M1 Garand rifle.

The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made.

Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West.