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Mint Condition - Dave Jamieson Cover Art

Mint Condition

Mint Condition How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession by Dave Jamieson

“An entertaining history of baseball cards . . . An engaging book on a narrow but fascinating topic.” — The Washington Post   When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson’s parents sold his childhood home a few years ago, he rediscovered a prized boyhood possession: his baseball card collection. Now was the time to cash in on the “investments” of his youth. But all the card shops had closed, and cards were selling for next to nothing online. What had happened?   In Mint Condition , his fascinating, eye-opening, endlessly entertaining book, Jamieson finds the answer by tracing the complete story of this beloved piece of American childhood. Picture cards had long been used for advertising, but after the Civil War, tobacco companies started slipping them into cigarette packs as collector’s items. Before long, the cards were wagging the cigarettes. In the 1930s, cards helped gum and candy makers survive the Great Depression. In the 1960s, royalties from cards helped transform the baseball players association into one of the country’s most powerful unions, dramatically altering the game. In the eighties and nineties, cards went through a spectacular bubble, becoming a billion-dollar-a-year industry before all but disappearing, surviving today as the rarified preserve of adult collectors. Mint Condition is charming, original history brimming with colorful characters, sure to delight baseball fans and collectors.   “Jamieson explores the history of card collecting through an entertaining cast of characters . . . For anyone who can recall being excited to rip open their newest pack of cards, Mint Condition is a treat.” — Forbes

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Strike It Rich with Pocket Change - Ken Potter & Brian Allen Cover Art

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change
Error Coins Bring Big Money by Ken Potter & Brian Allen

In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change , dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes:    • Coverage of Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, State Quarters    • Expert insight and advice about tools of the trade, preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins    • Terms and definitions associated with error coins Whether it's a Jefferson Presidential dollar missing edge lettering, that's worth $2,000 - $10,000 plus or a Lincoln cent with trail marks that make it an error worth $1 - $3 there are hidden treasures to be found in your pocket change, if you know what to look for.

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The Field Guide To Costume Jewelry - Maureen Brodsky Cover Art

The Field Guide To Costume Jewelry

The Field Guide To Costume Jewelry The Crash Course In Costume Jewelry by Maureen Brodsky

Written by an Ebay seller with 14 years experience this is a great guide to spotting fabulous costume jewelry. 175 beautiful photos illustrate a cornucopia of famous jewelry designers and manufactures. Excellent detailed bibliography with short reviews help you find additional resources. Includes a handy field checklist. Maureen Brodsky has been an avid collector and dealer of costume jewelry for 14 plus years.  She has written historical descriptions for an independent dealer's web-site and blogs at www.jewelryhistorian.blogspot.com. She is a member of Costume Jewelry Collectors International and earned a B.F.A. from Carnegie-Mellon University.

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H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction - H. P. Lovecraft & The griffin classics Cover Art

H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction

H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction by H. P. Lovecraft & The griffin classics

This collection contains an active table of contents (HTML), which makes reading easier to make it more enjoyable. The Stories included are: -The Nameless City -The Festival -The Colour Out of Space -The Call of Cthulhu -The Dunwich Horror -The Whisperer in Darkness -The Dreams in the Witch House -The Haunter of the Dark -The Shadow Over Innsmouth -Discarded Draft of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" -The Shadow Out of Time -At the Mountains of Madness -The Case of Charles Dexter Ward -Azathoth -Beyond the Wall of Sleep -Celephaïs -Cool Air -Dagon -Ex Oblivione -Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family -From Beyond -He -Herbert West-Reanimator -Hypnos -In the Vault -Memory -Nyarlathotep -Pickman's Model -The Book -The Cats of Ulthar -The Descendant -The Doom That Came to Sarnath -The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath -The Evil Clergyman -The Horror at Red Hook -The Hound -The Lurking Fear -The Moon-Bog -The Music of Erich Zann -The Other Gods -The Outsider -The Picture in the House -The Quest of Iranon -The Rats in the Walls -The Shunned House -The Silver Key -The Statement of Randolph Carter -The Strange High House in the Mist -The Street -The Temple -The Terrible Old Man -The Thing on the Doorstep -The Tomb -The Transition of Juan Romero -The Tree -The Unnamable -The White Ship -What the Moon Brings -Polaris -The Very Old Folk -Ibid -Old Bugs -Sweet Ermengarde, or, The Heart of a Country Girl -A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson -The History of the Necronomicon

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Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950 - C. Jeanenne Bell Cover Art

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950
Identification and Value Guide by C. Jeanenne Bell

A Jewelry Classic For three decades, Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry has served as the most respected and authoritative reference to the subject of vintage jewelry on the market. The new edition of this timeless classic finds acclaimed jewelry expert C. Jeanenne Bell at her best uÌ‚ sharing her impressive understanding of the subject with unbridled passion for her life-long pursuit. Offering significant historical information and lavish images of remarkable pieces, this best-selling guide to antique jewelry takes you on a beautiful and edifying adventure. Bell's historical sense, coupled with her keen eye for detail and value, makes her work a cherished addition to the library for both the beginning or veteran jewelry collector. This new edition features nearly 1,000 all-new color photographs of the most collectible jewelry today from 1840 to 1950, fully vetted values, and offers indispensable insight for various jewelry styles, including:    • Victorian    • Edwardian and Egyptian Revival    • Art Nouveau and Art Deco    • Retro Modern    • Bakelite, Costume, Mexican and Modernist A former appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow," Bell also provides additional information on maker's marks, trademarks, designer marks, and circa dating clues.

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Looking at Jewelry - Susanne Gänsicke & Yvonne J. Markowitz Cover Art

Looking at Jewelry

Looking at Jewelry A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques by Susanne Gänsicke & Yvonne J. Markowitz

What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.  

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Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition) - Anna M. Miller Cover Art

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition)

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition) Antique, Period & Modern by Anna M. Miller

In this companion volume to Gems & Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition, the first comprehensive book on appraising, Registered Master Valuer Anna M. Miller offers a comprehensive guide to antique, period and contemporary jewelry identification and appraisal. Offering clear, practical, insightful guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition contains expert information, case studies, typical problems, pricing data and key documents. Features include: A review of the appraiser's role and responsibilities Value approach methods that offer jewelers and appraisers clear standards for estimating value Complete instructions on doing full narrative jewelry descriptions A practical methodology to research and assemble data needed for an accurate estimation of value A complete Model Appraisal Document that readers can use as an example for their own documents An Appraisal Glossary covering all technical terms that will help appraisers communicate effectively All types of pieces are covered in detail, from rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants to chains, bracelets, brooches and cameos, as well as less common items such as charms and stickpins. Key aspects including design influences, costuming, social behavior and the significance of color in each time period are also explored, to give the appraiser a deeper understanding of the many elements that contribute to value. This one-of-a-kind reference is an essential working guide for all appraisers, jewelers, antique dealers, collectors, auctioneers, insurance adjustors and gem labs.

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Modern Methods in Horology - Grant Hood Cover Art

Modern Methods in Horology

Modern Methods in Horology by Grant Hood

This vintage book contains a complete guide to contemporary methods and techniques employed in horology and clockmaking. It was originally designed for the edification of young watchmakers and contains a wealth of useful information presented clearly and in simple language. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in horology, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Old and New Methods of Measuring Time", "Time Service of Today", "Iron and Steel", "Wheels and Pinions", "The Balance Staff and Its Measurements", "Jeweling", "Pivoting", "The Balance or Hair String", "The Lever Escapement", "The Main Spring", "The Compensating Balance and Pendulum", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

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Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies - Geoff Wilson, Ben Burrows & Tyler Nethercott Cover Art

Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies

Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies
by Geoff Wilson, Ben Burrows & Tyler Nethercott

Become a part of the growing sports card trading community Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies will teach you how to start or resume collecting, how to trade, sell, grade, and protect your cards. This is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read breakdown of the sports card hobby and its many nuances. You’ll learn the basics and get up to speed on the recent influx of new brands, companies, investors, influencers, and technologies that have completely reshaped the community. The popularity of sports cards as an alternative investment is at an all-time high, and this Dummies guide helps you budget and make smart trades. The anatomy of a sports card, spotting card damage, grading scales, buying safely, using trusted marketplaces, building your collection, pricing and selling your cards, avoiding scams—it’s all in here. Become a savvy card collector, the easy way. Learn the ins and outs of trading sports cards as a collector and an investor Determine the value of your cards and discover where to find rare deals Stay safe while buying and selling from local dealers, with online marketplaces, and at in-person events Become a part of the collector community Beginners of all ages who want to start (or resume) collecting sports cards can find all the must-know info in the pages of Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies .

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Big Thrift Energy - Virginia Chamlee & Blue Star Press Cover Art

Big Thrift Energy

Big Thrift Energy The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New by Virginia Chamlee & Blue Star Press

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home. From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals. Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't believe she's letting us in on these trade secrets.” Picked as a “Best New Book” by People Magazine , Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit.  Big Thrift Energy will teach you: • Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love • The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on • How to upcycle something old into something "you" and make it fit beautifully in your home • How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profit Author Virginia Chamlee has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Her home has been featured on Apartment Therapy and Design*Sponge and her original artwork is available via Chairish, Anthropologie, and Artfully Walls.

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A Guide Book of United States Paper Money - Arthur L. Friedberg & Ira S. Friedberg Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money by Arthur L. Friedberg & Ira S. Friedberg

Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, fourth edition. An engaging history book and a comprehensive catalog of valuations rolled into one, this guide covers all federal series issued from the Civil War to the present day. Paper-money collectors will appreciate the depth of the research, and American history buffs will find the narrative fascinating.

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Sports Card Collector 101: The Simplified Newbie's Guide to Start Collecting and Investing in Sports Cards in Less Than 7 Days - Beto Salinas Cover Art

Sports Card Collector 101: The Simplified Newbie's Guide to Start Collecting and Investing in Sports Cards in Less Than 7 Days

Sports Card Collector 101: The Simplified Newbie's Guide to Start Collecting and Investing in Sports Cards in Less Than 7 Days The Simplified Newbie's Guide to Start Collecting and Investing in Sport Cards in Less than 7 days by Beto Salinas

Are you on the hunt for an exciting new hobby that is also a potential investment in your future? Perhaps you used to collect cards in your childhood, and with a sense of nostalgia you are looking for new cards that you can collect as an adult. Maybe you already have an idea of what is involved in sports card collection, but you want to know which cards you should be collecting, why you should be collecting them, and where to find them. Or you might be completely new to collecting sports cards, and you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make a knowledgeable and positive start to your collection. Lucky for you, Sports Card Collector 101 is jam-packed full of all of the content you could possibly desire to kick-start your collection on the right foot. With useful tips and tricks for hitting the ground running, you will start your collection the right way! As with collecting any types of cards, it is essential that you understand which cards carry the most value, and which ones are the rarest to find. This will influence how you go about making trades with your friends, and the care and attention that you will give to each of your cards. You may already be aware of the potential that card collection has for profits in the future. This book will show you how to make sure your cards remain at the highest value possible, giving you the best chance of your investment paying off. Inside Sports Card Collector 101, discover: The world of sports card collectingThe top-selling cards of all time for each major sportThe different sports card brands available to youThe various types of sports card collectionsThe importance of grading cardsHow to buy and sell sports cardsWhere to buy and sell sports cardsSports Card terminology And much, much more! This book is your bible for collecting sports cards. There is no time like the present! Grab a copy of Sports Card Collector 101 and start your collection today!

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Southwest Native American Jewelry - Maureen Brodsky Cover Art

Southwest Native American Jewelry

Southwest Native American Jewelry by Maureen Brodsky

A field guide to and history of Native American jewelry of the Southwest. Topics covered include Navajo, Hopi and Zuni contributions to jewelry design, notable current and historical silversmiths, and an illustrated glossary of terms. 70 plus color photographs illustrate the book.   

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Baofeng Radio: Your Secret Weapon for Safety and Connectivity - Bradley Preston Cover Art

Baofeng Radio: Your Secret Weapon for Safety and Connectivity

Baofeng Radio: Your Secret Weapon for Safety and Connectivity by Bradley Preston

Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Baofeng radio, and build a communication system that is versatile and reliable! In an emergency, only those who are prepared will be able to stay connected and establish secure communication channels. I've spent years honing my radio operator skills, investing in top-notch equipment, and studying the intricacies of radio communication. In this book, I'm sharing this experience with you in a straightforward, actionable set of tools and instructions. Whether you're a prepper seeking emergency preparedness, an outdoor enthusiast craving adventure-ready connections, or simply curious about the world of HAM radio, this book has got you covered. It's the ultimate guide you NEED to unlock the true potential of your Baofeng Radio Here's what awaits you: Demystifying the Baofeng Phenomenon : Dive into the history and appeal of these affordable, feature-packed radios, and discover why they're taking the communication world by storm. Your First Baofeng : Navigate different models, understand the radio's layout, and conquer the initial setup process with ease. Programming Made Easy : Master both manual and software-assisted programming methods, unlocking a vast array of frequencies and channels. From Basics to Brilliance : Make and receive calls, utilize repeaters for extended range, explore privacy tones, and scan the airwaves like a pro. Unlocking Advanced Features : Go beyond the basics with dual watch functionality, delve into advanced menu settings, and discover hidden gems unique to your Baofeng. Antenna Alchemy : Optimize your signal with insights into antenna basics, popular aftermarket options, DIY antenna projects, and the fascinating science of radio waves. Peak Performance : Keep your Baofeng in top shape with solutions to common user issues, firmware updates, and essential care tips. The Baofeng in Action : See your radio come alive through real-world case studies, from emergency preparedness and outdoor adventures to event coordination and amateur radio exploration. Navigating the Legal Landscape : Stay informed about radio communication regulations, licensing requirements, and responsible use practices. BONUS CHAPTER - Level Up Your Baofeng Experience : Connect with the vibrant radio community, participate in exciting competitions, and chart your path for continuous learning. With clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, and practical examples, this book is your one-stop resource for mastering your Baofeng radio. Unleash the power of two-way communication, expand your horizons, and experience the thrill of connecting on your terms. Don't wait, unlock the world of Baofeng radios today!

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Antiquing For Dummies - Ron Zoglin & Deborah Shouse Cover Art

Antiquing For Dummies

Antiquing For Dummies by Ron Zoglin & Deborah Shouse

“This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles.” Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader’s Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide Do you love to poke around estate sales and antique shops, but can’t tell the difference between Queen Anne and Queen Victoria furniture? Do you dream of owning that old Oriental rug or Meissen figurine — but worry that the dealer might gouge you on the price? Do you own pieces you think might be valuable — but don’t know where to go for a reliable appraisal? Relax. Antiquing For Dummies answers all your antiquing questions—and more. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve already gotten your feet wet, this fun, friendly guide will give you the savvy you need to cruise, schmooze, bargain for, and care for antiques with confidence. In no time you’ll be able to: Tell the difference between real antiques and stuff that’s just old Develop an antique hunt plan of attack Select antiques based on the 5 key points of the “RADAR Test” Discover hidden treasures at garages, estate sales, auctions, and shops Get the best deals when buying and selling antiques Decorate with antique glass and porcelain from around the world Clean and care for your precious finds Work an auction—real-time and online Writing with humor and common sense, Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse demystify the highfaluting terminology of the antique world. And step-by-step they walk you through all the antiquing essential, including: Different furniture styles and periods of furniture and how to distinguish them Dovetails, nails, and other construction elements that offer clues to a piece’s age Where to go for the best antique bargains — includes tips on how to bid at auctions in person or online All about antique glass, ceramics and silver Integrating antiques into your life at home and at the office Antiquing For Dummies gets you up and running with what you need to know to find, research, and negotiate prices like a pro.

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Identification of Turquoise - Susan I Pearson Cover Art

Identification of Turquoise

Identification of Turquoise God's Hidden Treasure by Susan I Pearson

Turquoise Identification allows turquoise enthusiasts to attempt to determine the individual turquoise mine that the stone comes from.  It shows samples of each mine and look-a-likes to help avoid mistakes.There is also a guide to evaluating, buying, and caring for Turquoise and turquoise jewelry.

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The Bartender's Guide 1887 - Jerry Thomas & Thomas Majhen Cover Art

The Bartender's Guide 1887

The Bartender's Guide 1887 by Jerry Thomas & Thomas Majhen

Jeremiah "Jerry" P. Thomas is considered the father of American mixology. In 1851, at the age of 21, he opened his first bar below Barnum's American Museum in New York City. After that he worked as the head bartender at hotels and bars throughout the US, he also visited Europe. Jerry Thomas was well known for his showmanship and fancy style of mixing cocktails. At some point he was among the most famous citizens of New York City. In 1862 Jerry Thomas finished his work "Bar-Tender's Guide", probably the first book of its kind ever published in the US. It contained a collection of traditional recipes as well as some of his own creations. The present book is a reprint of the updated edition of the Bar-Tender's Guide which has been published in 1887, two years after his early death.

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Tangled Vines - Frances Dinkelspiel Cover Art

Tangled Vines

Tangled Vines Greed, Murder, Obsession, and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California by Frances Dinkelspiel

On October 12, 2005, a massive fire broke out in the Wines Central wine warehouse in Vallejo, California. Within hours, the flames had destroyed 4.5 million bottles of California's finest wine worth more than $250 million, making it the largest destruction of wine in history. The fire had been deliberately set by a passionate oenophile named Mark Anderson, a skilled con man and thief with storage space at the warehouse who needed to cover his tracks. With a propane torch and a bucket of gasoline-soaked rags, Anderson annihilated entire California vineyard libraries as well as bottles of some of the most sought-after wines in the world. Among the priceless bottles destroyed were 175 bottles of Port and Angelica from one of the oldest vineyards in California made by Frances Dinkelspiel's great-great grandfather, Isaias Hellman, in 1875. Sadly, Mark Anderson was not the first to harm the industry. The history of the California wine trade, dating back to the 19th Century, is a story of vineyards with dark and bloody pasts, tales of rich men, strangling monopolies, the brutal enslavement of vineyard workers and murder. Five of the wine trade murders were associated with Isaias Hellman's vineyard in Rancho Cucamonga beginning with the killing of John Rains who owned the land at the time. He was shot several times, dragged from a wagon and left off the main road for the coyotes to feed on. In her new book, Frances Dinkelspiel looks beneath the casually elegant veneer of California's wine regions to find the obsession, greed and violence lying in wait. Few people sipping a fine California Cabernet can even guess at the Tangled Vines where its life began.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2013 - R. S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2013

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2013 The Official Red Book by R. S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2021 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2021

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2021 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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PYREX Passion - Michael D. Barber Cover Art

PYREX Passion

PYREX Passion The Comprehensive Guide to Decorated Vintage Pyres by Michael D. Barber

All-new photos, updated information, new cradle reference, and over 30 additional pages! Pyrex collectors are always looking for the most accurate and comprehensive information about opal Pyrex produced from the 1940s through 1980s. The 2nd edition of Pyrex Passion won’t disappoint! In addition to new photos, advertisements, and catalog images, this edition includes dates of production for patterns as well as individual items and sets. The standard pattern section has expanded information on plain opal and opal with gold trim items in addition to newly discovered dates of production and distribution methods for Pink and Orange Butterprint, Homestead Brown, and the alternate versions of Verdé and Town and Country. The promotional pattern section has greatly expanded information including exact dates of production for 15 items previously estimated and new photos that include original cradles for each item. This edition also includes an updated pattern reference, value guide, new cradle reference, index, and history by item.

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Moonwatch Only - The Speedmaster Identification Guide - Grégore Rossier Cover Art

Moonwatch Only - The Speedmaster Identification Guide

Moonwatch Only - The Speedmaster Identification Guide The Omega Speedmaster Identification Guide by Grégore Rossier

This electronic guide is the perfect complement to the MOONWATCH ONLY BOOK. Its purpose is to support every OMEGA Speedmaster owner in any situation, particularly when travelling. In this mobile guide, you won’t find all the details or historical information that the authors have gathered into the original MOONWATCH ONLY book. Its focus is in a different direction: towards model identification, which is a key factor when searching for a Speedmaster. You will find a unique and user-friendly identification program, which allows you to identify any model from the standard production. Furthermore, you will be able to discover the whole production of Speedmasters, exhaustive summary tables, as well as the classification of all the standard components from 1957 to modern day.

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Value a Coin - Richard W. Avery Cover Art

Value a Coin

Value a Coin Become a coin collector coin collecting for profit and fun collect rare coins as a hobby with this coin collector's guide by Richard W. Avery

Like the old saying goes, "Money makes the world go 'round." We use it every day. We could not acquire most necessary items needed in daily life without it. We almost always want more of it, but for coin collectors, money is much more than a piece of metal. It is a hobby, a learning experience, and can be a lifelong obsession. There really are no hard statistics on the amount of people who collect coins in the world. Some people suggest that one out of every 10,000 people is an active coin collector. That is pretty staggering when you think about the population of the world. People have been collecting coins for years. At one time, it was called the hobby of kings, but today people from all walks of life and of all ages are maintaining coin collections. Their reasons are varied. Some like the history behind coinage. Some do it to amass a collection worthy of handing down to future generations. Still others are simply businesspeople buying and selling coins to make a living. Collecting coins can be somewhat of a treasure hunt for many. The quest for that one coin to complete their collection can be an obsession. Whatever the reason, coin collecting is a very popular hobby, one that can be pursued by all age groups. There are actually educational benefits to getting children started as coin collectors. The practice of numismatics that is, the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals, offers the collector many different areas to specialize in. With the many specializations of coins, there is a wealth of material out there for coin collectors to concentrate on which makes it such an interesting and diverse hobby. In this book, we will explore the phenomenon of coin collecting and give you ways to get started on your own collection. There are many, many nuances of the hobby and it is almost impossible to give you all the information you will need to become a seasoned collector. What we have done is give you enough to get started in this rather enjoyable activity.

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Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins - Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton Cover Art

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins by Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton

Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers’ Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This handy book tells you how to “cherrypick”—that is, how to examine coins that look normal at first glance, but have unusual characteristics: doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, and other features that can reveal a common coin to be a rare and valuable variety. With the close-up photographs and descriptions inside, you’ll learn exactly what to look for. That kind of knowledge truly is power!

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014 - R.S.Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014 The Official Red Book by R.S.Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Killer Stuff and Tons of Money - Maureen Stanton Cover Art

Killer Stuff and Tons of Money

Killer Stuff and Tons of Money An Insider's Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques, and Collecting by Maureen Stanton

One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles. Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers . This world has the air of a lottery: a $20 purchase might net you four, five, or six figures. Master dealer Curt Avery, the unlikely star of Killer Stuff and Tons of Money , plays that lottery every day, and he wins it more than most. Occasionally he gets lucky, but more often, he draws on a deep knowledge of America's past and the odd, fascinating, and beautiful objects that have survived it. Week in, week out, Avery trawls the flea and antiques circuit-buying, selling, and advising other dealers in his many areas of expertise, from furniture to glass to stoneware, and more. On the surface, he's an improbable candidate for an antiques dealer. He wrestled in high school and still retains the pugilistic build; he is gruff, funny, and profane; he favors shorts and sneakers, even in November; and he is remarkably generous toward both competitors and customers who want a break. But as he struggles for a spot in a high-end Boston show, he must step up his game and, perhaps more challenging, fit in with a white-shoe crowd. Through his ascent, we see the flea-osphere for what it truly is-less a lottery than a contact sport with few rules and many pitfalls. This rich and sometimes hilarious subculture rewards peculiar interests and outright obsessions-one dealer specializes in shrunken heads; another wants all the postal memorabilia he can get. So Avery must be a guerrilla historian and use his hard-earned knowledge of America's past to live by and off his wits. Only the smartest survive in one of America's most ruthless meritocracies. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is many things: an insider's look at a subculture replete with arcane traditions and high drama, an inspiring account of a self-made man making his way in a cutthroat field, a treasure trove of tips for those who seek out old things themselves, and a thoroughly fresh, vibrant view of history as blood sport.

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The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3 - Scott La Counte Cover Art

The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3

The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3 A Practical Guide to Getting Started With Apple Watch Series 3 and WatchOS 6 by Scott La Counte

Apple Watch has become more than a companion device to the iPhone; it’s become a stand-alone device that is hard to live without. While the Series 3 Apple Watch may not be the newest version, it is powerful and has more features than most people expect. As amazing as all the new features are, it’s not quite as easy to use as an iPhone; the lack of buttons, the smaller screen, and general UI can make a frustrating initial experience. The point of this book is to help new Apple Watch users (and users updating to WatchOS 6 from an older device) get the most out of their investment.  Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let’s get started!

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Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins - Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton Cover Art

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins by Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton

Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers’ Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This handy book tells you how to “cherrypick”—that is, how to examine coins that look normal at first glance, but have unusual characteristics: doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, and other features that can reveal a common coin to be a rare and valuable variety. With the close-up photographs and descriptions inside, you’ll learn exactly what to look for. That kind of knowledge truly is power!

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Mental Floss presents In the Beginning - Editors Of Mental Floss Cover Art

Mental Floss presents In the Beginning

Mental Floss presents In the Beginning From Big Hair to the Big Bang, mental_floss presents a Mouthwatering Guide to the Origins of Everything by Editors Of Mental Floss

Sure, you know all about the birds and bees. But did Dad ever tell you that it wasn't a stork that put that shiny can opener in your kitchen drawer? Or paperclips started out as proud, Nazi-fighting warriors? And did he tell you how cruise control was originally conceived by a blind genius? From mullets to Silly Putty, lie detectors to karaoke, we've got the true stories behind everything you didn't think had stories. Because if you're looking for answers, In the Beginning is the place to start.

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PYREX Passion II - Michael D. Barber Cover Art

PYREX Passion II

PYREX Passion II Vintage Opal Dinnerware, Beverage Items, and Storage Containers by Michael D. Barber

PYREX Passion II is the only reference guide to provide a comprehensive listing of opal PYREX commercial, consumer, and restaurant dinnerware produced from the 1940s through the 1980s. In addition to dinnerware, PYREX Passion II also includes all opal cups and mugs produced in standard patterns to match Corelle Livingware or Pyrex bake ware and 100s of promotional mugs produced for employees, marketing, or community events. As an added bonus, two sections are dedicated to items gaining popularity with collectors: clear Pyrex beverage servers, storage containers, and salt and pepper sets. If you are a collector of vintage items, this book is for you!

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2019 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2019

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2019 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Coin Collecting 101: Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting - David Dansville Cover Art

Coin Collecting 101: Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting

Coin Collecting 101: Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting by David Dansville

Did You Know That Nearly 11.4% of ALL People That Carry Change Are Throwing Away Potentially Thousands of Dollars Unknowingly, Because They Didn't Know Coins Can Be Worth More Than Their Face Value? The Best Way You Can Find Out Is To Delve Into The World of Coin Collecting. You May Be Surprised What Might Be Hiding In Your Coin Jar! One Coin Could Pay For Whatever It is You've Been Saving For! Once you start into the fascinating and possibly profitable world of coin collecting, you would be surprised what you can find out about coins, their value, and their history. There are thousands of coin collectors all over the world. If you've ever wondered what coin collecting is all about, then this is a very important book for you to read! People collect all sort of things -- stamps, beanie babies, snow globes, phone numbers! What do they get from collecting these items? Many things. For some it's the quest toward finding a new addition to their trove. For others, it's completing a set by locating that elusive item. And still others get enjoyment just knowing that they are doing something that pleases them and gives them purpose. It's the same with coin collecting. However, with coin collecting, you can learn a lot more than just what coins you need to complete a set. You learn about the history of the world, the stories behind certain monies, and the value of the coins you are amassing. Some coin collectors pursue this hobby as a way to make a living or supplement their income. After all, some coins can be worth quite a bit of money and when they sell those coins, they realize a profit. Whatever your reason, coin collecting can offer this to you and more! It's all what you make of it and what YOU as the collector want to get out of it! You can begin your journey into the wonderful world of coin collecting right now with this amazing book. This book will be your porthole into a lifelong hobby that you will be able to pass down for generations. What's so great about coin collecting? SO MUCH! Consider what coin collecting can show you: - A better knowledge of history - An introduction into the monetary system - Networking opportunities with other collectors - Organizational skills - Excitement - Pride - And so much more! All the information you've ever wanted to know about coin collecting is all in this book. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find inside the pages: - Coin collector's glossary of terms - Tools of the trade - What kinds of coins you should collect - How to determine the value of your coins - How to find coins for your collection - Some of the most valuable coins in the world - How to get kids interested in coin collecting - And much, much more! People collect all sorts of things, but coin collecting can not only be enjoyable, but profitable as well! By learning how to grade your coins, you can begin selling them for a profit that could very well exceed your wildest dreams! This definitive guide will help you start your coin collection from scratch and how to make it into something you can be proud of. Money is a part of our everyday lives. It has been for years and years. Coin collecting can take you back in time to when simple pieces of metal were used to buy and sell. And that can be a fascinating journey! Gaining a new appreciation of those little pieces of metal we use to buy and sell everything is just the beginning. Start appreciating and begin your new hobby of coin collecting today! Happy Collecting!

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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A Seniors Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra (with watchOS 9): An Easy to Understand Guide to the 2022 Apple Watch with watchOS 9 - Scott La Counte Cover Art

A Seniors Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra (with watchOS 9): An Easy to Understand Guide to the 2022 Apple Watch with watchOS 9

A Seniors Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra (with watchOS 9): An Easy to Understand Guide to the 2022 Apple Watch with watchOS 9 by Scott La Counte

Learn how to use the 2022 Apple Watch! If someone were to tell you twenty years ago that you could wear your computer on your wrist, you'd probably laugh! But that's exactly what has happened with the Apple Watch: a computer, more powerful than others, that fits on your wrist! Crazy, isn't it? When something so powerful is packed into such a small space, you probably will have more than one question about how to use it. Whether you are upgrading from an earlier Apple Watch or this is all new to you, this book will help you out! I'll cover the basics, then walk you through all the features that you definitely will want to know. It will cover: What's new in WatchOS 9The differences between all of the different watchesWhat the Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra can (and can't) doWatchOS gesturesConnecting to your iPhone, AirPods, and other accessoriesUnderstanding blood oxygen levels and ECGUsing Apple Pay from your Apple WatchUsing Family SetupUsing the Handwashing appTracking sleepUsing Crash DetectionManaging your health with watch featuresFinding, installing, updating, and removing apps from your Apple WatchUsing different Apple Watch apps (such as Calendar, Reminders, Music)Getting driving directions with the Apple WatchUsing Siri on the Apple WatchChanging and sharing watch facesSending / receiving messages, emails, and phone calls from your Apple WatchDoing a workout with the Apple WatchWatch accessoriesAnd much more! Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let's get started! Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

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Discovering the World of Pinterest - Jonathan Johnson Cover Art

Discovering the World of Pinterest

Discovering the World of Pinterest Beginners Guide to Pinterest by Jonathan Johnson

It is a fact that we are living in a modern world and we get a lot of advantages and disadvantages for it. One advantage that we shouldn’t take for granted at all is the use of social media. It allows us to reach people from all places. It is very important that you have to know the facts about certain social media because there are things that might get you in trouble in the long run, especially if you don’t know the things about it.  With all the social media application that is coming out for our betterment, we actually find it hard to distinguish which is better. The thing is, it will be all up to us to choose on which application we are most comfortable with. In this book entitled “Discovering The World Of Pinterest”, we will learn more about Pinterest. It will teach us on what the social media is all about. It will guide us on how we should start using the application and we will get the most benefit out of it.

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Book Row - Marvin Mondlin & Roy Meador Cover Art

Book Row

Book Row An Anecdotal and Pictorial History of the Antiquarian Book Trade by Marvin Mondlin & Roy Meador

The American Story of the Bookstores on Fourth Avenue from the 1890s to the 1960s New York City has eight million stories, and this one unfolds just south of Fourteenth Street in Manhattan, on the seven blocks of Fourth Avenue bracketed by Union Square and Astor Place. There, for nearly eight decades from the 1890s to the 1960s, thrived the New York Booksellers’ Row, or Book Row. This richly anecdotal memoir features historical photographs and the rags-to-riches tale of the Strand, which began its life as a book stall on Eighth Street and today houses 2.5 million volumes (or sixteen miles of books) in twelve miles of space. It’s a story cast with characters as legendary and colorful as the horse-betting, poker-playing, go-getter of a book dealer George D. Smith; the irascible Russian-born book hunter Peter Stammer; the visionary Theodore C. Schulte; Lou Cohen, founder of the still-surviving Argosy Book Store; and gentleman bookseller George Rubinowitz and his formidably shrewd wife, Jenny. Book Row remembers places that all lovers of books should never forget, like Biblo & Tamen, the shop that defied book-banning laws; the Green Book Shop, favored by John Dickson Carr; Ellenor Lowenstein’s world-renowned gastronomical Corner Book Shop (which was not on a corner); and the Abbey Bookshop, the last of the Fourth Avenue bookstores to close its doors. Rising rents, street crime, urban redevelopment, and television are many of the reasons for the demise of Book Row, but in this volume, based on interviews with dozens of the people who bought, sold, collected, and breathed in its rare, bibliodiferous air, it lives again.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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The Ultimate Cigar Book - Richard Carleton Hacker Cover Art

The Ultimate Cigar Book

The Ultimate Cigar Book 4th Edition by Richard Carleton Hacker

First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.

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The Watch, Thoroughly Revised - Gene Stone & Stephen Pulvirent Cover Art

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised by Gene Stone & Stephen Pulvirent

The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It’s time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.

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The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration - Richard Binder & Don Fluckinger Cover Art

The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration

The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration by Richard Binder & Don Fluckinger

This book is an adjunct to the two excellent existing repair manuals, Marshall/Oldfield and Da Book. It contains material that is often very specific to a particular pen or type of pen, but much of its information can also be applied generally to other pens. Learn what is here, extrapolate from it, and apply your new knowledge to the needs of the pen in your hands at any given moment.

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The Illustrated Directory of Swords & Sabres - Harvey J S Withers Cover Art

The Illustrated Directory of Swords & Sabres

The Illustrated Directory of Swords & Sabres A Visual Encyclopedia of Edged Weapons, Including Swords, Sabres, Pikes, Polearms and Lances, With Over 550 Photographs by Harvey J S Withers

This is a fully illustrated comprehensive reference guide to edged weapons, from early stone-age flint hand axes to the swords of World War One. This broad-ranging work examines weapons from the swords and spears of ancient Egypt to the pike and thrusting pole arms of medieval Europe, and from the slashing sabres of the 17th-century cavalry to the presentation and dress swords used for show, pomp and civil ceremonies in the 1900s. Presented in an easy-to-follow format there are specially commissioned photographs of each item, annotated with the blade’s defining features as well as at-a-glance specification boxes. Featuring more than 400 examples from around the world, this comprehensive volume also offers information on African, Chinese, Indian and South-east Asian weapons. This indispensable resource will intrigue anyone with an interest in the conflicts, warriors and weapons that have been a part of our human history. 

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A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars - Q David Bowers Cover Art

A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars

A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars by Q David Bowers

Americans love to collect the big Morgan silver dollar! No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the United States. In this third edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of the country’s most popular classic coin. You’ll learn what to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter collector. A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, 3rd edition, also includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, a detailed look at the minting process, and a study of Treasury releases and other hoards, plus a section on never-circulated pattern coins. Full color throughout; illustrated; indexed.

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Antique Marks - Anna Selby & The Diagram Group Cover Art

Antique Marks

Antique Marks by Anna Selby & The Diagram Group

This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system. Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoon? Do you envy the experts’ ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Collins Gem Antique Marks is for you. Packed with thousands of clear illustrations, the book shows hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain. Complete with a history of hallmarks and how to read them, Collins Gem Antique Marks is absolutely indispensable. The book provides: Full hallmarks for silver from London, Edinburgh, York, Norwich, Exeter, Dublin, Newcastle, Chester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Sheffield, along with maker’s marks from these cities. Up-to-date hallmarks for gold and platinum. Old Sheffield plate marks, showing the variety of maker’s marks. Pewter marks and a selection of pewter touch marks. Pottery and porcelain marks showing both letter and name marks, and symbol marks. Reviews ‘As a pocket reference on ‘marks’ this is by far the best I have seen. It covers ALL marks, unlike most which cover either metal or porcelain’. Amazon

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Satiristas - Paul Provenza & Dan Dion Cover Art

Satiristas

Satiristas Comedians, Contrarians, Raconteurs & Vulgarians by Paul Provenza & Dan Dion

Featuring our greatest comedic minds on the nature of humor, its relevance in society—and why sometimes you just need a good dirty joke to cleanse the palate—Satiristas is a hilarious multi-voiced manifesto on satire and comedy presented by Paul Provenza, co-creator of The Aristocrats.

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The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra: Getting Started With the 2022 Apple Watch and WatchOS 9 - Scott La Counte Cover Art

The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra: Getting Started With the 2022 Apple Watch and WatchOS 9

The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra: Getting Started With the 2022 Apple Watch and WatchOS 9 by Scott La Counte

Do you know what time it is? It's time to discover the latest, greatest, Apple Watch! Not only did 2022 see some big improvements to WatchOS (the operating system that can be freely upgraded on older watches), but an entirely new type of watch (with an additional button) was added alongside the two watch refreshes: the Apple Watch Ultra–a rugged, athletic watch that is meant to work in the harshest conditions. Whether you are new to Apple Watch or just upgrading from an older version, this book is going to help you! It's going to unpack all the big improvements and added features so you can get started as quick as possible. Inside you will discover: What's new in WatchOS 9The differences between all of the different watchesWhat the Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra can (and can't) doWatchOS gesturesConnecting to your iPhone, AirPods, and other accessoriesUnderstanding blood oxygen levels and ECGUsing Apple Pay from your Apple WatchUsing Family SetupUsing the Handwashing appTracking sleepUsing Crash DetectionManaging your health with watch featuresFinding, installing, updating, and removing apps from your Apple WatchUsing different Apple Watch apps (such as Calendar, Reminders, Music)Getting driving directions with the Apple WatchUsing Siri on the Apple WatchChanging and sharing watch facesSending / receiving messages, emails, and phone calls from your Apple WatchDoing a workout with the Apple WatchWatch accessoriesAnd much more! Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let's get started! Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

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The Official American Numismatic Assiciation Grading Standards for United States Coins - Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

The Official American Numismatic Assiciation Grading Standards for United States Coins

The Official American Numismatic Assiciation Grading Standards for United States Coins by Kenneth Bressett

This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide provides the official American Numismatic Association grading standards for every United States coin minted since 1793. Beginners, advanced collectors, and dealers will all find the text understandable and invaluable for grading coins, both circulation strikes and Proofs. Every standard grade is illustrated and described in detail. Every coin is studied, from half cents to gold double eagles, plus comemoratives. Text descriptions of 30 levels help you pinpoint grades from Poor to Mint State. Detailed photographs show you exactly what to look for. All 11 levels of Mint State are discussed in detail.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson - Jim Supica & Richard Nahas Cover Art

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.144 new pages for a grand total of 528 pages of pure Smith & Wesson14 new revolver models added since last editionDozens of new variations of the M&P pistolNew S&W rifles and shotguns, including many new M&P 15 riflesHundreds of detailed, full-color photosSmith & Wesson gun values and collector informationFor fans of Smith & Wesson firearms, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is a must-have. With listings organized to quickly and accurately identify firearms, and nearly 800 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the book for Smith & Wesson enthusiasts and collectors.