Antiques, vintage and collectables

Between 1840 and 1870, hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on a 2,000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land, gold, adventure, and a better life.

This book is a full-color catalogue raisonne interprets the distinctive furniture made by John Shearer, one of the most accomplished and intriguing furniture makers during the post-Revolutionary period.

The invincible reputation of specialist military units such as the USA's Delta Force, Israel's IDP, and of course, Britian's SAS has grown steadily in recent years.

Decluttering is all the rage, but what do you do when your preferred style of interior decor is miles of overstuffed bookshelves?

In their companion volume to British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, authors Peter Doyle and Chris Foster present an overview of the main cap badges worn by the British Army during the Second World War, which continued the rich and varied tradition of British regimental insignia.

Over the centuries Britain's soil has yielded countless spectacular hoards of ancient coins and other artefacts, affording us priceless insights into our ancestors' lives and it is not only such large finds that await discovery but also many thousands of individual pieces.

Over the centuries Britain's soil has yielded countless spectacular hoards of ancient coins and other artefacts, affording us priceless insights into our ancestors' lives and it is not only such large finds that await discovery but also many thousands of individual pieces.

Art Deco was arguably the twentieth century's most popular and memorable design movement, and has come to define the inter-war period with its clean sleek lines, streamlined shapes, bold abstract forms and bright colours.

Art Deco was arguably the twentieth century's most popular and memorable design movement, and has come to define the inter-war period with its clean sleek lines, streamlined shapes, bold abstract forms and bright colours.

Surveys the medals awarded to British personnel for military services from the First World War to operations of British forces in the opening years of the twenty-first century.

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende und praxisnahe Einführung in die Ausbildung zur Notfallsanitäterin oder zum Notfallsanitäter bei der Bundeswehr.

Whether you're seaching for something special to add to your home decor, a treasured item from your childhood, or just out for the fun of it, antiquing can be a relaxing and rewarding experience.

Near the close of the Civil War, as General Sherman blazed his path to the sea, an unknown infantryman rifled through the North Carolina state house.

A comprehensive study of the Roman monetary system in the Eastern provinces during the Principate.

A comprehensive study of the Roman monetary system in the Eastern provinces during the Principate.

The Complete Guide to All Things RimfireIf you enjoy shooting rimfire handguns or rifles, this book will make you a better shot and give you more information than you've ever had before.

A spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpetsBeautiful, sensuous, and enigmatic, great carpets follow power.

Weather vanes were used by the ancient Greeks a hundred years before the birth of Christ; by early Scandinavians on their ships; and were common throughout England since William the Conqueror, and throughout Europe since the French Revolution.

The first book devoted exclusively to the subject, this invaluable volume will aid collectors, curators, historians.

As the 20th century dawned, women began to abandon frilly fashions for sharply tailored suits.

Fascinating text-and-photo documentary details economic, social upheaval following inauguration of Long Island Rail Road's service in 1844.

Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades, and other architectural adornments.

A practical guide to recognizing, identifying, and appreciating the finest American silverwork.

Perhaps the most prized of all gems, diamonds have a long and fascinating history.

Extensive pictorial anthology chronicles extraordinary career of the man who changed aviation history.

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

Magnificent study by expert on age-old craft provides a spirited overview.

Curious about the first person to be born in an airplane, which American president was the first to fly, or who built the world's first helicopter?

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

"e;So thoroughly is the American ethos embodied in the works of American silversmiths that it has given to their product a typical identity and it never can be mistaken for that of any other country.

Extremely pliable yet amazingly durable, metal offers infinite decorative options.

In this highly readable biography, best-selling author Leonard Mosley offers a fascinating account of Lindbergh's childhood, days as a barnstormer and mail pilot, the flight to Paris and its aftermath, the Hauptmann trial, his later life, and much more.

This volume reproduces an extremely rare catalog published in 1862 by the noted carriage manufacturer Lawrence, Bradley and Pardee of New Haven, Connecticut.

Up until the publication of this book in 1896, no comparable work existed on the science, design, and mechanics of the bicycle — an invention that revolutionized transportation for the average person and had far-reaching social and economic consequences.

Writing at the turn of the century, Francis T.

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

Through the peak period of Art Deco creativity in the 1920s, many artists and studios produced portfolios of original designs for commercial use.

The Art Nouveau movement that flourished at the turn of the 20th century had profound influence on the decorative arts, including jewelry.

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C.

Sumptuous treasury of 320 lavish examples of architectural ornamentation from the 1920s and '30s by Paul Kiss, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt and other artisans.

The World's Greatest Gun Book is Here Again!

Dieses Buch erzählt das Leben von Christoph Willibald Gluck, dem Reformator der Oper, in einer literarisch-biografischen Form, die Herz und Verstand gleichermaßen berührt.