Antiques & Collectibles 13

Hans-Jochen Vogel, der bekannte Politiker und Jurist, stellt in diesem Buch ein weiteres Mal kuriose Rechtsvorschriften aus dem königlichen Bayern vor, mit denen er bei der damaligen Bereinigung des……続きを見る

Although usually associated with the 1920s and the '30s, in fact the Art Deco style had begun to emerge in France prior to the advent of the First World War. But it was during the interwar years tha……続きを見る

A duel could result from any challenge to a gentleman's honour, from minor insult to major accusation. At a prearranged time, two men at odds would meet, armed either with swords or pistols, to enga……続きを見る

In 1838 Thomas Edmondson, an employee of the fledgling Newcastle & Carlisle Railway, revolutionised the ticket issuing process in Britain and left an enduring legacy: the Edmondson ticket. Purchased……続きを見る

A beautifully illustrated pocket history of American candy in its heyday. Whether classics like Hershey's, Mars and M&Ms or trend-setters like PEZ and Atomic Fireballs, candy has a special place in ……続きを見る

Surveys the medals awarded to British personnel for military services from the First World War to operations of British forces in the opening years of the twenty-first century. The campaign medals a……続きを見る

The humble buckle is an often-taken for granted fastening, yet its usefulness and sturdiness has ensured that it has survived from ancient times through to the present day. The author provides a com……続きを見る

The Airstream is an eye-catching vintage classic. First appearing on American highways in the early 1930s, these sleek aluminum icons were compact, cozy spaces that could be hitched to the family ca……続きを見る

Illustrated with a wide range of postcards, this is a fascinating look into the response of the British people to the horrors of the war. Postcards sent by men on the front, and to them by their fam……続きを見る

A complete illustrated history of the British wheeled baby carrier, from the eighteenth century to the end of the classic pram era, this book is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and an invaluable ……続きを見る

The building-block has been a familiar and much-loved presence in children's toy-boxes for centuries. In the twentieth century, however, new production techniques allowed it to evolve into a multipl……続きを見る

Scalextric, the ultimate boys' toy, arrived in toyshops in 1957. The first-ever electric slot-car system, with uncontrollable tinplate cars running on heavy rubber track, it brought the speed and gl……続きを見る

A great primer from The Basic Art... series and Gourmand World Award winning writer Maria Liberati and from her award winning blog The Basic Art of Italian Cooking at http://www.marialiberati.com/bl……続きを見る

A little pocket handbook providing A-Z of information, terminologies, and types of different antiques. Includes chapters on Barometers, Clocks, Enamels, Furniture, Glass, Pottery and Porcelain, Silv……続きを見る

Vintage perfumes are classic fragrances that have stood the test of time. A collection of popular, beloved perfumes from 1850 to 1980, Vintage Perfumes is an insightful edition of feminine, masculin……続きを見る

Newly updated and expanded, this full-color guide gives you all the information you need to buy, collect and sell diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Includes an in-depth look at factors affecti……続きを見る

'On Wine-which brings together dozens of "articles, reviews, and introductions," from titles as various as Vogue, Decanter, The Sunday Times Wine Club newsletter Wine Times, and the journal you have……続きを見る

En este divertido y único compendio, descubrirás muchas cosas maravillosas para coleccionar que te obsequiarán con una vida llena de placer, como coleccionar discos de Rock n Roll, juguetes de comid……続きを見る

In their companion volume to British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, authors Peter Doyle and Chris Foster present an overview of the main cap badges worn by the British Army during the Secon……続きを見る

Though beer is one of the oldest beverages around, beer can collecting-particularly in the United States-really picked up steam in the 1930s. Since then, beer can collecting and breweriana has becom……続きを見る

Contains Soup, Stew, and Bread Recipes, created from raw ingredients in the Microwave. About 15 Liqueur Recipes created by infusing raw spirits with things like fruit juices, chocolate, and sugar. 続きを見る

With its streamlined shapes and forward-looking approach, the Art Deco style still looks modern today. In the 1920s and 1930s, designers and craftsmen made innovative use of both natural and man-mad……続きを見る

This comprehensive resource provides up-to-date political coverage of every country and political entity in the world today. It incorporates all the major global and regional changes following the d……続きを見る

Nesse compêndio único e divertido, você vai descobrir um monte de coisas maravilhosas para colhecionar que irão recompensá-lo com uma vida de grande prazer colecionando CD´s de rock´n´roll, Brinqued……続きを見る

In the years immediately before the First World War, Archibald Haswell Miller, a young artist, travelled Europe to study painting. While he was there he indulged his other great interest the militar……続きを見る

On the centenary of the Great War comes this poignant look at fifty objects never far from Tommy's side – official uniform, good-luck charms, phrasebooks, a sweetheart's letter, some unexpected and ……続きを見る

Along with knives, hammers and axes, the saw is a tool that has been used by humans for thousands of years. A toothed piece of metal fitted with a handle has been applied to cutting almost every mat……続きを見る

At its height in the late twentieth-century, the Soviet Armed Forces boasted one of the world’s largest armies. Yet, in the twenty-five years that have passed since the fall of the Soviet Union, muc……続きを見る

In questa antologia scoprirete molte cose straordinarie da collezionare che vi doneranno una vita di grande divertimento, come dischi di rock'n'roll, giocattoli dei fast food, orsacchiotti di peluch……続きを見る

Fractured Reality is a series of stories that explores the way the world works, puts it in a slightly different light. From hard science fiction to action adventure to a deep look into the darker re……続きを見る