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Vintage Radio, Television and Hi-Fi are highly popular 'modern
antiques' - and offer the added challenge for restorers of the
repair of classic valve-based circuits. This highly readable book
encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring,
repairing, sourcing parts, professional services, clubs and
societies, etc. Covering the technical side as well as collecting,
this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available.
The first half of the book deals primarily with technical
aspects of restoration, what components are needed and where they
can be found. The second half of the book provides a wealth of
useful information: names and addresses of clubs and societies,
auctions and antique fairs; a professional services directory; how
to get hold of service data. Armed with this book the enthusiast
will be able to tackle the restoration of a vintage machine with
confidence.
A highly popular type of 'modern antique'
Covers technical aspects of classic valve-based circuitry
The most complete work for vintage audio and TV enthusiasts,
dealers and repairers
This authorised book is the perfect gift for fans of the #1 plush
property Based on the bestselling squishy toy, this adorable
collector's guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan!
They're lovable, they're squishy-they're Squishmallows! This
OFFICIAL Collector's Guide is packed with quirky tidbits, top-ten
lists, bios & stats, and a "rarity factor" for Squishmallows'
collectible characters. Filled with hundreds of colorful photos and
unique art styles. Avid fans, new collectors, young or old,
Squishmallows: The Collector's Guide is perfect for just about
anyone! Squishmallows are plush toys that are here to fill your
hearts with love and affection. Since 2017, the versatile
Squishmallows have grown into an international phenomenon and offer
comfort, support, and warmth as friends, couch companions, bedtime
buddies, and travel teammates. With more than 500 Squishmallows
characters to collect, young fans can aspire to be like their
favorite characters. Each Squishmallow has its own unique name and
storyline to add to the fun.
From the earliest of times, coins have been used by states or
monarchs to communicate with people; Coins of England is therefore
not only a reference book for collectors, but a fascinating
snapshot of British history, illuminating its economics,
technology, art, politics and religion. As always, the content has
been updated and improved throughout by the editors, with numerous
new images, revisions of key sections and several thousand price
changes reflecting activity in the market over the previous year.
This historic reference work for British coins is still the only
catalogue to feature every major coin type from Celtic to the
Decimal coinage of Queen Elizabeth II, arranged in chronological
order and divided into metals under each reign, then into coinages,
denominations and varieties. All decimal coinage since 1968 is
listed in a second, stand-alone volume. The catalogue includes
up-to-date values for every coin, a beginner's guide to coin
collecting, numismatic terms explained and historical information
about each British coin, from our earliest (Celtic) coins, Roman,
Anglo-Saxon and Norman coins, the coins of the Plantagenet Kings,
the Houses of Lancaster and York, the Tudors and Stuarts, to the
more modern Milled coinage, minted for the first time in 1561
during the reign of Elizabeth I.
A full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch. The first ever book authorized by Rolex.
For the first time, Rolex has authorized a wide-ranging account and full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, in the first of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand.
Oyster Perpetual Submariner: The Watch That Unlocked The Deep, written by author, editor, and watch expert Nick Foulkes, is published by global design authority, Wallpaper, which brings its sharp, cinematic eye to the project, creating new and original photography in collaboration with Rolex to run alongside testimonies from renowned witnesses to the Submariner's illustrious 70-year history, including marine biologist Sylvia Earle, photographer David Doubilet, and aquanaut Dr Joe MacInnis – further highlighting the role this iconic timepiece continues to play in the exploration and protection of the marine environment.
Amateur repairers of clocks and watches grow in number every year
as they discover the delights and challenges of the horological
hobby. Often an initiate will begin with one of the classic books
on the craft for the professionals, published by NAG Press. This
time, however, this book is for amateurs.The author, Anthony
Whiten, was bitten by the horological bug and communicated his
enthusiasm to others with the result, as he says, that he was asked
so many questions he had to write this book! If the reader does not
have the right tools or they are too expensive to buy, the author
describes how to make alterations out of simple and easily
obtainable materials, or how to avoid the necessity for the tool at
all. He also describes how to dismantle and assemble movements,
what may go wrong with them and how to set faults right. He tells
you how to oil the right parts and how to restore cases in all
stages of decay. The book is illustrated with over 270 line
drawings specially drawn to the author's specification. These range
from step-by-step demonstrations of how to do things, to diagrams
of movements identifying each part and its position in the movement
- a great help at the 'gulp and shut the case' stage. Tony Whiten
is not a professional, but many who are will find his comments both
stimulating and inspirational. The amateur will find a sympathetic
guide because the author has been through all the agonies of
learning by hand experience. He hopes that this book will help
others to avoid making some of his worst mistakes and encourage
them to tackle bigger and better problems in the future.
In every year since the formation of The Royal Corps of Signals in
1920, its officers and soldiers have been formally recognised for
their gallantry and distinguished services on operations across the
globe and their vital contribution to the wider tasks undertaken by
the British Army. Published by the Royal Signals Institution in
celebration of the 2020 centennial this volume records all honours,
decorations, and medals awarded since 1920. It includes a wealth of
long-forgotten and rarely-seen material and it also records many
hundreds of awards that acknowledge the complexity of Royal Signals
in its early years-its inextricable link to the Indian Signal
Corps; the interweaving of units and personnel from across the
Commonwealth during the Second World War and in Korea, Malaya, and
Borneo; the role played by Queen's Gurkha Signals and by locally
recruited personnel from Palestine, Malaya, Hong Kong, and Malta;
and the crucial contribution made by women from the Auxiliary
Territorial Service during the Second World War and the Women's
Royal Army Corps in the post-Second World War period. The volume
comprises three parts. To put the operational awards in context,
Section One takes a chronological tour through the history of Royal
Signals in three eras-the campaigns of the inter-war years, the
Second World War, and global conflict and insurgency since 1945.
Other chapters deal with non-combatant gallantry and exploration.
With many awards no longer available and unfamiliar to many readers
in the present-day, Section Two describes the various honours,
decorations, and medals in three sub-sections-awards for bravery,
awards for distinguished service, and the Mention in Despatches and
the various King's and Queen's commendations for bravery and
valuable service. The origin and use of each award are explained
briefly, and detail is given about the number conferred; many of
these chapters contain biographical details of the recipients.
Section Three comprises the Register of Awards. It includes 682
honours, decorations, and medals for gallantry (the recommendations
or citations for which are replicated in full), and 2,582
appointments to the various orders of chivalry and awards of the
British Empire Medal, the Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal, and the
Polar Medal. It also records the recipients of a little under 6,200
mentions in despatches, 36 King's and Queen's Commendations for
Bravery or Brave Conduct, 109 Queen's Commendations for Valuable
Service, and a multitude of foreign awards. The Register is
supported by ten appendices. Six record recipients from the various
Empire and Commonwealth signal units linked to Royal Signals in
time of conflict or war. The others document awards to personnel of
the various women's services; to Queen's Gurkha Signals and to
locally enlisted personnel from Malaya, Hong Kong and Malta; to
military and civilian personnel attached to Royal Signals; and
those recognised by the Royal Signals Institution.
Turn back time with this new and improved, all-metal replica of
Hermione's time-turner-perfect for fans of the Wizarding World of
Harry Potter!Specifications: This deluxe, life-size all-metal
replica of the time-turner features rotating inner rings, a
functional hourglass, and engraving; measures approximately 2
inches in diameter, and is complete with a chain, perfect for
wearing or displayingAuthentic replica: This sleek time turner is
based on the time turner Hermione Granger uses in the Harry Potter
and the Prisoner of Azkaban filmBook included: A 48-page 2-1/2 x 3
inch book features information about the time turner and its uses
along with quotes and images from the moviesPerfect present: A
unique gift for fans of the Wizarding WorldOfficially licensed:
Authentic collectible Copyright (c) 2023 Warner Bros.
Entertainment. WIZARDING WORLD characters, names, and related
indicia are (c) & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB
SHIELD: (c) & (TM) WBEI. Publishing Rights (c) JKR. (s23)
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