Still the only price guide to illustrate every object, this practical guide to American antiques has established itself as an indispensable resource for collectors all over the country. The book details a total of more than 5,000 illustrated and priced objects with all the essential facts for proper evaluation. 1,000 black-and-white photos.

For more than 15 years, this highly praised and consistent seller has been the only price guide to American antiques--and objects made for the American market--to illustrate every object listed. This edition contains more than 5,000 all-new entries and 1,000 photos, each one keyed to an auction price and the year and location of the sale--making it invaluable to collectors.

Provides a comprehensive price guide to American antiques and objects made for the American market.

Anyone interested in antiques, whether collector or dealer, will find this guide fascinating and helpful' - The Antique Trader Weekly In the highly volatile and uncertain market for antiques, art and collectables it is important to have an up-to-date source of information - this book, now in its twenty-fifth edition, provides just that. The format provides an accurate market value of items sold at auction throughout a twelve month period. Entries are keyed to the auction gallery where an item was sold and the state abbreviation, to allow for regional price variations across the country. This guide is recognized as one of the most authoritative and up-to-date references on the market. Dorothy Hammond is among America's foremost authorities on antiques and collectables. Her writing career has spanned over three decades, beginning in 1970 and her first pictorial price guide was published in 1977.