Provides tips on buying and selling, spotting fakes, repairing, cleaning, and more. Bibliog.

Up-to-date information on thousands of antiques and collectibles from 19th- and 20th-century rural life. 400+ photos.

With its 800-plus listings, this is the most complete treasury of bear information ever stuffed between covers. Teddy bear collectors and artists will turn here whenever they need to find retailers who sell bears by mail order, sellers of bear-making supplies, and much more. The book is alphabetized and cross-referenced, making it easy to use. Illustrations.

A union list of serials commencing publication after Dec. 31, 1949.

Charts the evolution of teddy bears, from the first Steiff bear to the modern Merrythought bear. An in-depth catalogue section, organized chronologically by description, and a quick-reference fact panel annotation are included. Teddy bear anatomy, clothes and accessories are displayed for every breed and generation of bear. This book also includes features of well-known personality bears, such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington and includes tips on starting your own collection of teddy bears, caring for bears, and taking part in bear-related activities. Pauline Cockrill is Exhibitions Officer at The Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood.

The nation's oldest and most respected antiques and collectibles price guide celebrates its Silver Anniversary. This complete reference contains descriptions and prices for more than 50,000 objects, plus historical background, critical reference and periodical sources, addresses of collector's clubs, and collecting and reproduction hints for more than 500 categories of collectibles. Illustrated.

From sea to shining sea, Americans really love things American, and this is the guide to how and where to find them and to find out what they're worth. Includes works of the Amish, African-Americans, hooked rugs, Indian pottery, dolls, and more--all are among the many subjects covered in this volume. 240 photographs.

Provides price information for buyers of nineteenth-century and later American country furniture, household goods, and other items.