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The U.S. Error Coin Bible - Arthur K. Lindon Cover Art

The U.S. Error Coin Bible

The U.S. Error Coin Bible [3 in 1] A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Unlock Hidden Value in America’s Rarest Mint Errors and Variations by Arthur K. Lindon

Do you ever wonder if those coins jingling in your pocket could be worth more than their face value? What if I told you that a single overlooked penny could be worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars? The reality is….most people are completely unaware that minting errors transform ordinary coins into highly sought-after treasures. But here's the kicker! "The U.S. Error Coin Bible" is your key to unlocking the hidden wealth in your spare change. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the insider knowledge and expert techniques to identify, evaluate, and profit from these rare treasures. You’ll go from amateur collector to savvy expert, unlocking hidden value in America’s rarest mint errors. Inside this book, you will learn: ✅ How To Spot The Rarest U.S. Mint Errors That Could Be Worth A Small Fortune. ✅ The Critical Tools You Need For Detecting And Evaluating Errors—no Guesswork Involved. ✅ Insider Tips On Protecting Yourself From Counterfeit Error Coins And Fraudulent Sellers. ✅ Proven Methods For Pricing Your Error Coins And How To Negotiate The Highest Sale. ✅ When To Buy And Sell For Maximum Profit—master The Seasonal Coin Market Trends. ✅ The Secrets Behind Famous Coin Errors Like The 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent And The 1937-D Three-legged Buffalo Nickel. ✅ Auction Insights And Record Sales That Reveal What Serious Collectors Are Really Paying. ✅ Techniques For Building And Diversifying A Long-term Investment Portfolio With Error Coins. ✅ Why Future Technological Advancements Could Impact The Rarity Of Coins—and How You Can Stay Ahead. ✅ How To Expand Your Collection Into World Error Coins To Multiply Your Opportunities. "But I'm not a coin expert..." That's perfectly fine! "The U.S. Error Coin Bible" is packed with cutting-edge information, insider tips, and proven strategies to help you build a valuable collection and achieve financial success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to turn your spare change into a fortune!

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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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The Vintage Rolex Field Manual Chevalier Edition - Colin A White Cover Art

The Vintage Rolex Field Manual Chevalier Edition

The Vintage Rolex Field Manual Chevalier Edition The Essential Collectors Reference Guide by Colin A White

Finding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that’s worth its price... that’s the challenge. Fakes are getting harder to spot, and a poor restoration could end up costing you more than its price in repairs. That’s a painful mistake you could avoid with the right information. Written by a seasoned collector, this guide will teach you the complex nuances of vintage Rolex watches, saving you from financial catastrophe and turning you into a savvy collector. 1,483 references are covered in extraordinary detail, from antique and vintage dress watches to contemporary professional watches. Bezel sizes, dial markings, case engraving, hands, movements and much more, all documented so you know exactly what you’re paying for. The guide will lead you from potential pitfall to glorious barn-find, with all the treacherous twists and turns along the way. There are plenty of pictures to inspire, inform and enlighten you as you learn to zero-in on your dream watch. The world of vintage Rolex watches is complex and nuanced, making it especially daunting for the first-time buyer. But armed with the facts, you will make informed choices that put you back in the driver’s seat.

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Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies - Greg Lickenbrock Cover Art

Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies

Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies by Greg Lickenbrock

A straightforward guide to being smart with your firearm With gun sales at an all-time high in the U.S., easy-to-understand advice on storing and possessing guns safely is at an all-time premium. Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies paves the way for new and novice gun owners to learn the basics of firearm ownership in a non-partisan tone. This book helps gun owners thoroughly explore the rules of gun safety and adopt the habits of savvy firearm aficionados. Written by a firearms expert and analyst who has reviewed hundreds of firearms along with gun safety and storage options, this guide helps you develop a safety mindset and apply practices to assure you and your family avoid harm. Learn, internalize, and apply the rules of gun safety Understand federal, state, and local gun laws Find a good gun safety course for hands-on practice Store and transport your firearm securely When it’s time to start training on your new firearm and the safety rules of gun ownership, Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies is at the ready with everything you need to know to make safety your aim.

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The Metal Detecting Bible - Brandon Neice Cover Art

The Metal Detecting Bible

The Metal Detecting Bible Helpful Tips, Expert Tricks and Insider Secrets for Finding Hidden Treasures by Brandon Neice

Start your metal detecting journey or improve your treasure-hunting skills with this expert guide that teaches you everything from choosing between VLF, pulse induction, full band, or zero-voltage transmission detectors to identifying rare finds.Nothing is as thrilling as finding cool (and often valuable) stuff right under your feet. The Metal Detecting Bible, 2nd Edition serves up step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and useful photos that can turn you into a professional treasure hunter in no time. From quick-start tips for novices to insider secrets for the most experienced hobbyists, this hands-on guide is the ultimate resource on all aspects of metal detecting. Now, in this fully-updated edition, make your search even more successful and exciting with the latest information on: Choosing the best metal detector Learning where to search and why Practicing appropriate swing techniques Integrating advanced GPS technology Scouting out beaches, parks, and historic sites Gaining permission to hunt on private property Identifying antique coins, relics, and jewelry Using handy target recovery tools Cleaning and safely preserving your finds Selling your finds for a profit And more! So grab this guide and get ready to dig up more fascinating finds!

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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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A Gentle Madness - Nicholas A. Basbanes Cover Art

A Gentle Madness

A Gentle Madness Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books by Nicholas A. Basbanes

When first published, A Gentle Madness astounded and delighted readers about the passion and expense a collector is willing to make in pursuit of the book. Written before the emergence of the Internet but newly updated for the 21st Century reader, A Gentle Madness captures that last moment in time when collectors pursued their passions in dusty bookshops and street stalls, high stakes auctions, and the subterfuge worthy of a true bibliomaniac. An adventure among the afflicted, A Gentle Madness is vividly anecdotal and thoroughly researched. Nicholas Basbanes brings an investigative reporter's heart to illuminate collectors past and present in their pursuit of bibliomania. Now a timeless classic of collecting, no lover of books can miss A Gentle Madness.

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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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Style Your Modern Vintage Home - Kate Beavis Cover Art

Style Your Modern Vintage Home

Style Your Modern Vintage Home A Guide to Buying, Restoring and Styling from the 1920s to 1990s by Kate Beavis

A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.   Style Your Modern Vintage Home is an inspirational book for all vintage enthusiasts. It encompasses everything vintage lovers want in one place: every vintage decade and every practical tip for buying, styling, and restoring your vintage homewares to achieve your perfectly styled home. With real houses, real people, and real affordable items, this book shows how you can achieve a stylish vintage/modern home too.   Discover how these must-have items and styles work in your own home and how to integrate vintage with modern. Each chapter covers a decade from the 1920s to the 1990s, introducing fascinating social history from each period and revealing how what was going on in the world influenced the home interiors of that time. There are practical styling, restoration, and cleaning tips and useful watch-out advice for buying vintage pieces. Additionally, although chapters are separated by decade, styles from different eras may be used alongside one another, as reflected in useful cross-references to other chapters.   Also included is an accessible directory of the best vintage traders, both in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as further reading should you wish to learn more.

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Букварь СССР 1962 - Просвещение Cover Art

Букварь СССР 1962

Букварь СССР 1962 Хорошо отсканированный Букварь by Просвещение

Хорошо отсканированный Букварь времен СССР. Хрущевский Букварь 1962 года. Годен для изучения русского языка для самых маленьких.

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Now I Sit Me Down - Witold Rybczynski Cover Art

Now I Sit Me Down

Now I Sit Me Down From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History by Witold Rybczynski

Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere? In Now I Sit Me Down , the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable monobloc chairs of today. He tells the stories of the inventor of the bentwood chair, Michael Thonet, and of the creators of the first molded-plywood chair, Charles and Ray Eames. He reveals the history of chairs to be a social history--of different ways of sitting, of changing manners and attitudes, and of varying tastes. The history of chairs is the history of who we are. We learn how the ancient Chinese switched from sitting on the floor to sitting in a chair, and how the iconic chair of Middle America--the Barcalounger--traces its roots back to the Bauhaus. Rybczynski weaves a rich tapestry that draws on art and design history, personal experience, and historical accounts. And he pairs these stories with his own delightful hand-drawn illustrations: colonial rockers and English cabrioles, languorous chaise longues, and no-nonsense ergonomic task chairs--they're all here. The famous Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner once remarked, "A chair is only finished when someone sits in it." As Rybczynski tells it, the way we choose to sit and what we choose to sit on speak volumes about our values, our tastes, and the things we hold dear.

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Block Chain Explained - Richard Turner Cover Art

Block Chain Explained

Block Chain Explained by Richard Turner

About the product This ebook equips you with essential knowledge about blockchain technology, guiding you through its foundations and business applications. It offers clear, step-by-step instructions on understanding how blockchain works, its role in cryptocurrency, and how businesses can use it to grow and improve efficiency. What's Inside: •Overview of blockchain's history and its relation to cryptocurrency •Detailed breakdown of blockchain technology components and how they work •Practical examples of industries using blockchain to add value •Key differences between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake systems •The benefits and risks of implementing blockchain technology

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Memoirs of an Antique/Junk Dealer - Frank Hicks Cover Art

Memoirs of an Antique/Junk Dealer

Memoirs of an Antique/Junk Dealer by Frank Hicks

After working 30 years in the business of antiques and collectibles, i'm still dazzled by the prices paid for items many people consider junk - half a million dollars for a beat-up side table, six hundred thousand dollars for an old tobacco hockey card, one million dollars for a comic book. Every year, millions of dollars are being lost and made by people selling and buying at garage sales, moving sales, estate sales, flea markets, thrift shops and antique shops throughout North America. Every year, a small fortune in historical artifacts and collectibles end up in trash cans and landfills. I have spent close to three decades buying and selling other people's cast-offs. THIS BOOK TELLS MY STORY.

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Pottery and Porcelain Restoration - Roger Hawkins Cover Art

Pottery and Porcelain Restoration

Pottery and Porcelain Restoration A Practical Guide by Roger Hawkins

Pottery and Porcelain Restoration is a practical guide for amateurs to the craft of the professional restorer. With over 360 photographs, it explains the simplest, safest and ethical techniques that are recommended today and - essentially - do not further damage your pieces. Written with clear practical detail, it explains the full process and gives unique insight into the delicate job of the ceramic restorer. This new book introduces the history of pottery and porcelain, and gives an account of the methods and ethics of ceramic restoration; it gives a complete list and details of materials and equipment, and particularly advises on the best choice of glues; it describes the full restoration process, from preparation and cleaning to gluing and modelling, and finally to painting and gilding and provides step-by-step instructions for gluing multiple breaks, filling chips and large missing areas, as well as making lids, teapot spouts, hands, leaves, fingers and handles. Restoration examples are illustrated such as making Beswick horse legs, replacing missing handles on a Chinese jug and painting a Clarice Cliff jug and, finally, vital tricks of the trade are shared throughout and useful tips to setting up a workshop are given.

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Cigarette Cards and How to Collect Them - I. O. Evans Cover Art

Cigarette Cards and How to Collect Them

Cigarette Cards and How to Collect Them by I. O. Evans

This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the hobby. Contents Include: Introduction; The Beginnings of the Cards; Trade Cards; Types of Card Production and Distribution; The Subject Matter of the Cards; Imperial and Foreign Issues; Rare Cards and Curiosities; Making a Collection; Storage and Classification; The Cigarette Card Trade; The Uses of Card Collecting; A Suggested Classification of Cigarette Cards.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gem - DK Cover Art

Gem

Gem by DK

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

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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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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.

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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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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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A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents - Q David Bowers Cover Art

A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents by Q David Bowers

Lincoln cents account for nearly a third of the coins the United States has ever minted. In recent times the mintage of Lincoln cents has reached more than five billion per year—nearly equaling the mintage of all the other circulating coins combined. The Lincoln cent is an ever-evolving submarket within the growing field of numismatics. With its wide value swings for higher grade earlier pieces and thousands of documented die varieties, this series has something to offer every collector from novice to expert. This book provides collectors with unique insight into the longest-running series of coins in United States history with its detailed facts and figures as well as notes,contemporary articles, and other documentation assembled by the most prolific numismatic author in our lifetime.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2016 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2016

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2016 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 Illustrated Directory of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets - Dr Tobias Capwell Cover Art

The Illustrated Directory of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets

The Illustrated Directory of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets A Visual Encyclopedia of Edged Weapons from Around the World, Including Knives, Daggers, Bayonets, Machetes and Khanjars, with over 500 Photographs by Dr Tobias Capwell

This comprehensive chronology takes you on a visual tour of sharp weapons throughout history: from the hand-held flints of the Stone Age, through to the civilian knives of modern times. There are intriguing blades from Africa and Asia, including the Japanese tanto and Sudanese throwing knives, the ceremonial kris from Indonesia, the double-edged Japanese ken, and the distinctively decorated Indo-Persian peshkabs.  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 over 350 pieces shown in more than 500 pictures, this book is an indispensable resource for both the serious collector and amateur enthusiast.

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Firearms: An Illustrated History - DK Cover Art

Firearms: An Illustrated History

Firearms: An Illustrated History by DK

This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.