This unique discography of 78 RPM recordings extensively profiles solo and group horn performers, including chamber ensemble and orchestra recordings. This work provides, in addition to detailed data about individual recordings, invaluable commentary on actual selected 78 RPM recordings. Some of the recordings are no longer available in reissue and are therefore not easily accessible to the general public. Biographical information contributes to the wealth of researched information this discography provides. This discography of 78 RPM horn recordings fills a gap in bibliographic literature concerning horn recordings. A valuable reference to hornists, musicians, and discographers, the exhaustive, descriptive detail consists of data collected from numerous sources. Both well-known and obscure artists are researched.

Gemmology is the science of natural and artificial gems and gemstones, considered to be a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Although a profession in its own right, gemmology is often studied by jewellers to augment their abilities of gem identification. This comprehensive guide concentrates on the history of Jade in China, and includes the chapters: The Chou Dynasty; The Classic Age of Jade Carving from Han to Sung; From Sung to Ming; From Ming Onwards; The Material Aspect of Jade; Jade Objects of the Chou Dynasty Tabulated from Laufer; Note on the Lo-Yang Tombs; and Common Symbols. This rare text constitutes a definitive guide on the subject and will greatly appeal to gemmologists and collectors of rare gemmological texts. This book has been elected for republication due to its immense educational value, and is proudly republished here with a new introduction on the topic."

For all who love collecting and displaying salt and pepper shakers, here are hundreds of colorful and charming sets all made in the "good old USA." Featured are more than 750 sets dating from the 1930s to the 1970s, along with background information on the companies and artists that produced them. The makers include Regal China Company, Elbee Art, Sascha Brastoff, Matthew Adams, Catalina, Roselane, Shirley, and others. Also shown are a number of interesting and unique sets designed and crafted by two California pottery artists in the 1940s, Margaret Weese and Billee Vier. The authors provide helpful information on marks, labels, and other means of identification, and the captions include descriptions, heights, and values. A great reference for all shaker lovers and collectors!

From 1896 until 2002, under the names Beatty-Brady, National, and Indiana Glass, beautiful glassware has been produced in Dunkirk, Indiana. This book captures the beauty of that glass in 440 vivid color images. For the first time in a single reference, over 100 patterns ranging from pressed glass of the Depression to post-World War II and contemporary eras are displayed. The patterns include the popular Artura, Bethlehem Star, Constellation, Diamond Point, Garland, Indiana Feather, Leaf, Moderne Classic, Old English, Park Lane, Vernon, and Willow. Their restaurant, hotel, and soda fountain glassware is also included. The text provides a history of the Indiana Glass company, shape and pattern definitions, identification and color guides, a bibliography, and an index. Prices are found in the captions and in tables within the text. This book will be a joy for all whose passion is glass.

Despite a long history of involvement in the design and production of firearms, the Birmingham firm of Webley & Scott is probably better known to the general public for its manufacture of airguns than for any other product. Until now, there has been no published reference that concentrates exclusively on the history and development of Webley air pistols. This book has been prepared to offer a comprehensive guide for all those interested in the subject and who appreciate the traditional British craftsmanship entailed. It embraces all models based upon the same initial patent, which were produced between the years 1924 and 1999, commencing with the original Mark 1 and progressing through twelve other models to the final Webley Tempest introduced more than half a century later. In addition to the pistols themselves, there are sections of the book relating to pellet styles and various shooting accessories produced by the same company. The whole work is divided into 22 sections, the text being accompanied throughout with 226 original photographs and over 70 line illustrations, each of which has been prepared by the author.

Cast iron cookware is an increasingly hot item in the antique marketplace. Collectors are scouring antique shops, shows, and flea markets searching for treasures to add to their collections; and hunting for more information about the products' history and manufacturers. In response to this growing demand, David Smith and Chuck Wafford have created another authoritative guide to collectible cast iron. This book continues where The Book of Griswold & Wagner left off-illustrating hundreds of items not included in the previous book. With over 845 photographs of cast iron pieces from the Wagner, Griswold, Lodge, Vollrath, Excelsior, and Martin manufacturing companies, this book delves into the histories and products produced by these manufacturers. Complete with pattern numbers, catalog list numbers, price guide, index, and much more; this book is a must-have for all cast iron cookware collectors.

In his newest book, silver expert Richard Osterberg guides readers on a colorful, yet practical tour of fine antique silver. The book's first part deals with silver flatware made circa 1875-1885, with a broad representation of patterns and forms. Next, a myriad of serving pieces are displayed, with examples of each type and function. In the third part, place settings are covered in many different patterns, showing the wide variety of pieces that were used, from the common knives, forks, and spoons to more obscure forms like individual bird knives, bird forks, and cherry forks. Finally, individual place settings are shown, together with silver, china, linen, and crystal to suggest dining as a truly stimulating visual expereince. Throughout the text value ranges are given, making it easy to look up individual prices. Using this book can be both inspirational and educational. It is both a must for collectors wishing to identify pieces of old family silver and an essential aid to the modern host or hostess.

Welcome to the world of McDonald's*r Happy Meal*r collecting! Within the pages of this comprehensive book you will find a complete listing and updated price guide for the thousands of toys, promotional items, and other McDonald's collectibles distributed in the United States from June,1979 through the end of 1989. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate the wide variety of Happy Meal promotions of this decade, including boxes, bags, premiums, and advertising materials.The authors have established a definitive numbering system which identifies and distinguishes each of the items, and check-off boxes are provided to help you organize and document your own collection. Brief historical comments from each year chronicle the phenomenal growth and success of the McDonald's Corporation during the 1980s. For the fast food collector and enthusiast, this is the definitive guide to Happy Mealr toys from the 1980s! Be sure to complete your McDonald's library with the Losonskys' companion volumes, McDonald's*r Pre-Happy Meal*r Toys from the Fifties, Sixties, and Seventies, McDonald's*r Happy Meal*r Toys from the Nineties, and McDonald's*r Happy Meal*r Toys Around the World.

FACTS ABOUT ORIENTAL RUGS By CHARLES W. JACOBSEN WITH 68 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS Copyrighted 1931 by Chas. W. Jacobscn THE DU BOIS PRESS ROCHESTER. N. Y. Index PARTI PAOB Preface IX Outline X Introduction XI General Classification XV Persian Rugs i Caucasian Rugs 5 Asia Minor or Turkish Rugs 6 Turcoman Rugs 9 Indian Rugs 10 Grecian Rugs u Chinese Rugs n Antique Oriental Rugs 13 Designs 17 Dyes ii Materials 14 Artificial Treatment of Rugs 15 Sizes and Sifce Names 18 Imitation Orientals 19 The New Tariff 30 What to Buy 31 Worn Out Antiques 31 Cut Rugs 31 Black Worn Down 32. Hairbrushes and Changes of Color 31 Straight or Crooked 33 Design Fallacies 33 In a Large Rug 33 Beware of Such an Ad 34 Washed or Unwashed 35 Antique or Modern 35 Determination of Age 37 Do Oriental Rugs Increase in Value 37 Collectors Pieces 38 Care of Oriental Rugs Index continued PART H DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUAL WEAVES PAGE Afghan ...... ........... 44 Afshar .................. 45 Agra .................. 45 Anatolian ................. 45 Bahktiari ................. 46 Beloochistan ................ 47 Bergamo ................. 47 Beshire .................. 48 Bijar .................. 48 Baku .................. 49 Bokhara ................. 49 Cabistan ................. 50 Carabagh ................. 50 Chichi .................. 51 Chinese ................. 51 Daghestan ................. 51 Derbend ................. jz Dirmirdji ................. 51 Dozar .................. 53 Feraghan ................. 53 Ghiordes ................. 54 Gorevan ................. cc Guenge .................. 55 Hamadan . . ............... eg Herez .................. cy Herat .................. rj Indian .................. g Indo-Sarouk................ g iran ............... i 59 Ispahan ................. 5g Joshagan ................. 59 Kandahar ................ Karadagh ................ g o K ja .................. go Katchli .............. 61 Kashan ................ Kermanshah ............ g Khorassan . Index continued PART II PAGE Kirman 64 Kir-sher 65 Konia 65 Kuba 66 Kulah 66 Kurdistan 67 Ladik 68 Laristan 68 Lillihan 69 Makri 69 Mahal 69 Melez 70 Meshed 71 Mosul 71 Mudjar 71 Muskabad 71 Niris 71 Pergamo 73 Pinde 73 Salor 74 Samarkand 74 Sarabend 75 Sarouk 76 Sena 76 Sena-Kurd 77 Serapi 78 Shim 78 Shirvan 79 Sivas 79 Sparta 80 Suj-Bulak 80 Sultanabad 81 Sumac 81 Tabriz 8z Tcherkess 81 Tekke 83 Yezd 83 Yomud 83 Yuruk 84 Zeli-Sultan 84 Index continued PART III PLATES PLATB PERSIAN RUGS i Animal Carpet XVI Century s6 z Animal Rug from the Ardebil Mosque 87 3 Antique Bahktiari Runner 88 4 Antique Bahktiari Mat 9 5 Antique Bijar Rug 9 6 Antique Bijar Carpet 9. 1 7 Antique Bijar Carpet 9 1 8 Antique Bijar Carpet 93 9 Antique Feraghan Carpet 94 10 Gorevan Carpet 95 n Gorevan Rug 9 11 Semi-Antique Hamadan Rug 97 13 Antique Herez Rug 9 8 14 Antique Herez Rug 99 15 Antique Persian XVE Century Ispahan Type . . . 100 16 Ispahan Carpet I01 17 Antique Joshigan Kali IO1 18 KashanRug I0 3 19 Antique Kashan Rug J o4 20 Antique Kinnan Prayer Rug 105 zi Kirman Carpet IQ 6 zz Antique Kurdistan Saddlebags 107 13 Semi-Antique Kurdistan Rug 108 24 LillihanRug 109 Z5 Antique Meshed Carpet no 16 Meslied Carpet in Z7 XW Century Persian Rug nz z8 Persian Rug XVII Century So-called Polonaise Type . 113 Z9 Persian Rug XVII Century 114 30 Antique Persian Saddle Covers 115 31 Modern Sarouk Rug 116 3Z Antique Sarouk Rug 117 33 Antique Sena Rug118 34 Sena Mat 119 35 Antique Sena Kelim izo 36 Antique Shim Rug . . ...

When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms and cherished possessions? Should that old chest go to the rummage sale, or is it a rare antique? What about jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, memorabilia, baseball cards and toys? Are they valuable? How can we tell? Who will buy them? What are they really worth? This book is your key to finding the value of everything from diamonds to Teddy Bears, as well as tips about estate planning and appraisals. Find out all about: *the hottest collectibles markets and why some items skyrocket in price *how experts spot a valuable antique *where to get information used by professionals *selling at auctions, estate sales, and on eBay

Shirley Temple was the "number one box office star" in the world throughout the 1930s. The overwhelming success of her motion pictures made her a national obsession. What followed was a marketing campaign that made Hollywood history. Department stores were filled with an endless variety of items baring her name or image, from clothing to postcards to "genuine" dolls. Over 600 color photographs introduce all areas of the Shirley Temple merchandising phenomenon and collectibles. Valuable reference material includes posters, a motion picture and television chronology, a comprehensive VHS and DVD catalog, and current price guides in the captions. This book makes collecting "the world's most famous child star" items a competitive pleasure.