Antiques, vintage and collectables

Nearly 100 German military edged weapons are presented in this sumptuously photographed volume featuring information about their owners.

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This old work contains a detailed history of the Guild of London Clockmakers, with information on its conception, its early development, its evolution, popularity, and more.

This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls.

Monetary law is essential to the functioning of private transactions and international dealings by the state: nearly every legal transaction has a monetary aspect.

When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun.

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The formidable European longsword featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with one or both hands remains one of the most impressive and distinctive edged weapons of the late medieval era.

Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century.

Zaphnathpaaneah is a book of poems that somehow sits on the window of observation, from the profoundly surreal through to the abstract and borders on the intimate realms of the fascinating, if not thought provoking ideas that we can all relate to through humanity.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making, adjusting, springing, timing and adjusting a variety of watches.

This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides.

This book is a catalogue of a special exhibition (1907-1908) of Japanese sword guards, or tsuba, has been prepared by Mr.

A fascinating insight into the strange world of collectors of the macabre, Morbid Curiosities features 18 unique collections and an extensive interview with each collector, explaining how and why they collect, and showcasing the most remarkable pieces from each collection.

This fully illustrated study investigates the uniforms and equipment of the US regular troops and volunteers from the territories fighting for the Union during the American Civil War.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this study charts the SVD Dragunov rifle's development, combat use and lasting legacy, from Vietnam to Syria.

Money provides a unique and illuminating perspective on the Middle Ages.

The US M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, known as the Pig, was developed in the years after World War II from two revolutionary German designs.

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Dieses kompakte Buch legt das Grundprinzip einer einfachen, aber mechanisch vollkommenen Uhr am Beispiel einer IWC-Taschenuhr moderner Konstruktion dar.

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Comprehensive guide includes 27 authentic, ready-to-use, full-size patterns for restoring and decorating trays, tinware, boxes, rockers, chairs, walls, and more.

If you are one of the millions of Americans who chooses to exercise your Second Amendment Right but haven't quite mastered the proper technique with guns, then this is the essential manual for you.

This text contains a detailed guide to painting, furniture finishing, and repairing, and includes a wealth of helpful information on tools, materials, and technique.

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Women Art Dealers brings together fascinating case studies of galleries run by women between the 1940s and 1980s.

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An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War.

The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service.

Tourism brings in large amounts of income in payment for goods and services available, accounting for 30% of the world's exports of services, and 6% of overall exports of goods and services.

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This vintage book contains a complete guide to horology.

An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War.

A richly-illustrated introduction to the various ways in which coins can help illuminate the history of the Roman republic.

With over 800 unique photographs, this Chinese art book is a feast for the eyes.

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This unconventional biography of Benjamin Franklin, the great American Renaissance man, explores examples of Franklin's diverse genius and accomplishments in different fields.

The film Ghostbusters was released in June 1984 and became a cultural phenomenon and an instant classic, reaching No.

If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need.

The indie world is producing extraordinary toy characters but little is known about the designers creating them or the processes used to make them.

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

In Great Hunting Rifles, firearms expert Terry Wieland leads the reader on a journey through the history of some of the most exquisite rifles made in the twentieth century.

Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book, and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes.

Collecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture.

Medieval books that survive today have been through a lot: singed by fire, mottled by mold, eaten by insects, annotated by readers, cut into fragments, or damaged through well-intentioned preservation efforts.

This authoritative work was, at the time of its first publication, the first full-length book to cover in detail the collecting of Pennsylvania "e;Dutch"e; furnishings and crafts.