Antiques On The Cheap

Author : James W. McKenzie
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612121845
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antiques on the Cheap written by James W. McKenzie and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the inside scoop on every aspect of antiquing - buying, cleaning, repairing, embellishing, refinishing, restoring, and selling. You'll find expert advice for getting great deals at auctions, flea markets, and shops, and you'll learn how to spot items that can be repaired to increase their value. Advice for selling antiques at flea markets, on consignment, and in shops is included.

Author : James William McKenzie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781568659565
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antiques on the Cheap written by James William McKenzie and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're buying or selling, this complete handbook gives you easy-to-follow advice for making the most of your antiquing investments.

Author : Arline Beitler
Publisher : Avon Books
ISBN 13 : 9780380428045
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures of a Cheap Antiquer written by Arline Beitler and published by Avon Books. This book was released on 1979 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cindy Smith Cooper
Publisher : 83 Press
ISBN 13 : 9781940772370
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book French Style with Vintage Finds written by Cindy Smith Cooper and published by 83 Press. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful decorating idea book will bring you endless inspiration to create your own unique French Style.

Author : Wendy A. Woloson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022666449X
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crap written by Wendy A. Woloson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crap. We all have it. Filling drawers. Overflowing bins and baskets. Proudly displayed or stuffed in boxes in basements and garages. Big and small. Metal, fabric, and a whole lot of plastic. So much crap. Abundant cheap stuff is about as American as it gets. And it turns out these seemingly unimportant consumer goods offer unique insights into ourselves—our values and our desires. In Crap: A History of Cheap Stuff in America, Wendy A. Woloson takes seriously the history of objects that are often cynically-made and easy to dismiss: things not made to last; things we don't really need; things we often don't even really want. Woloson does not mock these ordinary, everyday possessions but seeks to understand them as a way to understand aspects of ourselves, socially, culturally, and economically: Why do we—as individuals and as a culture—possess these things? Where do they come from? Why do we want them? And what is the true cost of owning them? Woloson tells the history of crap from the late eighteenth century up through today, exploring its many categories: gadgets, knickknacks, novelty goods, mass-produced collectibles, giftware, variety store merchandise. As Woloson shows, not all crap is crappy in the same way—bric-a-brac is crappy in a different way from, say, advertising giveaways, which are differently crappy from commemorative plates. Taking on the full brilliant and depressing array of crappy material goods, the book explores the overlooked corners of the American market and mindset, revealing the complexity of our relationship with commodity culture over time. By studying crap rather than finely made material objects, Woloson shows us a new way to truly understand ourselves, our national character, and our collective psyche. For all its problems, and despite its disposability, our crap is us.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
ISBN 13 : 9781784723651
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has gone on to sell more than 150,000 copies worldwide and been published into seven languages. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers and up-to-date price codes for each item. Compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers, and offering clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, this book contains valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book and clear cross-referencing leads you into related areas of interest. All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific instruments, Oriental art and sporting memorabilia are also included. Clearly and logically organised, practical and packed with absorbing and useful information, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is an invaluable aid to collecting and the definitive reference book on the subject.

Author : Ernest Kellogg Gann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blaze of Noon written by Ernest Kellogg Gann and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frank Farmer Loomis
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780873498418
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secrets to Affordable Antiques written by Frank Farmer Loomis and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2004-06-24 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the perspective of the light-hearted popular radio personality, Frank Farmer Loomis IV, Affordable Antiques is an entertaining, informative down-to-earth guide to a wide range of antiques and collectibles. A professional antiques appraiser for more than 25 years, Loomis serves as the readers "antique coach," weaving through issues on where to hunt for bargains; how to let your fingers do the walking to unbeatable antique deals. Each chapter also offers the unique selling point of the "antiques ceiling" - the top amount that should be paid for a select item, allowing shoppers to purchase with complete peace of mind. Antiques collectors and enthusiasts are provided with hearty information they can actually use whether on serious bargain hunts, or just window shopping.

Author : Tony Curtis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780902921313
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book More 'Ideal Home Magazine' Antiques on a Budget written by Tony Curtis and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hannah Jane Parkinson
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 178335237X
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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