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Summary: Not What I Had Hoped For
Review: A super, new 320 page book that can save you far more than its price. Written by an authority, she shares many tricks of the trade that you won't find anywhere else. You'll learn how to inspect items to learn their true value, and how to buy at the right price. Don't look for the currently popular "fad" type of items. This book deals with the things that will be of value for many years to come - where the true value and enjoyment of antiquing exists. The volume contains numerous illustrations to assist you. Many explanations go into great detail, to assure that you can make an appropriate appraisal of your items. You'll be able to intelligently evaluate many of the antiques you already have in your home. Its a fun, informative read. Every antique enthusiast should have this book.
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Summary: A 5 Star Book on Antiquing That Will Save You Money !
Review: A super, new 320 page book that can save you far more than its price. Written by an authority, she shares many tricks of the trade that you won't find anywhere else. You'll learn how to inspect items to learn their true value, and how to buy at the right price. Don't look for the currently popular "fad" type of items. This book deals with the things that will be of value for many years to come - where the true value and enjoyment of antiquing exists. The volume contains numerous illustrations to assist you. Many explanations go into great detail, to assure that you can make an appropriate appraisal of your items. You'll be able to intelligently evaluate many of the antiques you already have in your home. Its a fun, informative read. Every antique enthusiast should have this book.
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Summary: Or, if it's under 20 Grand don't bother...
Review: Antiques Roadshow is an enigma. It is at the same time one of the most informative shows on television and one of the most misleading. This book is quite similar. The information presented to help identify styles is very good overall, although there are some serious shortcomings in certain sections. However, this book also includes the ubiquitous "Find" featured on the show which gives the reader an unrealistic expectation of the value of what they may own. Also featured in the book are sections on items which are "out." In many of those sections I found items which sell quite well in our local market as well as online. It seemed that the decision to call something "out" was made solely on price issues. Invariably in this work the items which bring sums over $1000 were mentioned while hot collectibles & antiques that can be had between $50-$500 were either left out or barely touched upon in the text. I use this book as a reference for styles, periods, and such, but I do not trust their market research any more in print than I do on TV. ....and I'm a professional appraiser.
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Summary: Great reference book for a great show.
Review: I received this book for Christmas, and though I'm not an antiquer, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. It has provided lots of great background for me as a writer, as well as being entertaining. Antiques Roadshow is the most popular PBS series for a reason. If you love it, you will love this book!
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Summary: Great reference book for a great show.
Review: I received this book for Christmas, and though I'm not an antiquer, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. It has provided lots of great background for me as a writer, as well as being entertaining. Antiques Roadshow is the most popular PBS series for a reason. If you love it, you will love this book!
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Summary: If you love the show...
Review: If you love the Antiques Roadshow, this book is a must for you! It is loaded with information with everything from silver hallmarks to furniture styles. It will become a bible for the antique shopper.
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Summary: If you love the show...
Review: If you love the Antiques Roadshow, this book is a must for you! It is loaded with information with everything from silver hallmarks to furniture styles. It will become a bible for the antique shopper.
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Summary: A "must" for all Antique Roadhow fans & viewers.
Review: PBS's hit series on antique collecting now receives Antiques Roadshow Primer, a book which is sure to prove a hit for any interested in learning about antiques and their values. This primer includes specifics of how to price antiques, from determining styles and periods to motifs, maker's marks, and valuing attic contents. Chapters are organized by types of items and help readers determine general age and indicators of value.
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Summary: A "must" for all Antique Roadhow fans & viewers.
Review: PBS's hit series on antique collecting now receives Antiques Roadshow Primer, a book which is sure to prove a hit for any interested in learning about antiques and their values. This primer includes specifics of how to price antiques, from determining styles and periods to motifs, maker's marks, and valuing attic contents. Chapters are organized by types of items and help readers determine general age and indicators of value.
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Summary: An excellent companion to the television show
Review: This book is intended to be a companion to the PBS series of the same name. It has ten chapters covering: furniture; silver; porcelain, pottery and glass; paintings; jewelry; clocks and watches; metalwork; rugs, quilts and samplers; toys, dolls and collectibles; and book and manuscripts. Each chapter covers its topic, giving the read the history of its subject, and many important details, including a list of "further reading." As an added bonus, this book is sprinkled with special "Antiques Roadshow Discoveries"; items of note that turned up during the shows. I absolutely loved this book. It is written in an easy to understand format, and its layout kept surprising me with new information. While this book will not contain enough information for those who are seeking in-depth information on a topic, it will please all others. I recommend this book absolutely!
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