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."

DC Comics' wild and wonderful star, Harley Quinn, becomes your personal inspirational icon with this talking collectible figure. Kit includes:31/2-inch Harley Quinn bust figure mounted on a base, with 10 offbeat inspirational sound bites. Phrases include48-page book of telling some of Harley Quinn's greatest adventures, featuring full-color illustrations throughout

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

Whether you're searching for something special to add to your home decor, a treasured item from your childhood, or just out looking for the fun of it, antiquing can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. Take the guesswork out of those weekend excursions with Antiquing in North Texas. In this thorough guide to antique shops, malls, and flea markets in the North Texas area, each establishment is rated by stars and dollar signs, based on quality, quantity, and price, by longtime expert antiquers. With convenient maps and concise overviews, this book is a must-read for the dedicated collector as well as the beginning antiquer.

CLASH OF THE GIANTS This book tells the result of Ethnocentrism and Tribalism. It centers around Tillikai, a Native land on the west coast of Africa. First, the coming of migrants to Tillikai brought huge setback in the land. The activity ignited a war of vengeance between the Zondos and the Tislos, two of the fourteen indigenous tribes of Tillikai. The story in this book posed a threat to the quest for power and individual supremacy. It also addressed the early life of West Africans before the arrival of western civilization in the region.

Sloane instructs readers how to glean climate information by reading such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. A beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of enlightening lore for outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone who has ever wondered whether to take an umbrella when leaving the house. 87 illustrations.

The Collector's Voice is a major four-volume project which brings together in accessible form material relevant to the history and practice of collecting in the European tradition from c. 1500 BC to the present day. The series demonstrates how attitudes to objects, the collecting of objects, and the shape of the museum institution have developed over the past 3000 years. Material presented includes translations of a wide range of original documents: letters, official reports, verse, fiction, travellers' accounts, catalogues and labels. Volume 1: Ancient Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Alexandra Bounia Volume 2: Early Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Kenneth Arnold Volume 3: Imperial Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Rosemary Flanders Volume 4: Contemporary Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Paul Martin

This volume contains the proceedings of a workshop held in Melbourne, Australia, entitled "Coupling of Fluids, Structures and Waves in Aeronautics". The 22 papers deal with new computational methods for multi-disciplinary design in aeronautics. They are grouped into chapters on fluids, structures, electromagnetics, optimisation, mathematical methods and tools, and aircraft design. Several papers treat coupling of these themes in a multi-physics setting. Included is a 17-page report of a Round Table discussion entitled "Future Tools for Design and Manufacture of Innovative Products in the Aeronautics Industry", together with a summary of important themes and issues. This research promotes the advanced technologies necessary for continued development of efficient and environmentally sustainable transport systems.

Fans of the Queen of Country Pop can bring a little joy and inspiration to their day with a little help from Shania! This officially licensed, boldly stylish oracle deck and guidebook celebrates the music superstar’s greatest hits, music videos, fashion, and life.

Star Trek fans and collectors will love this one-of-a-kind, mini-size collectible tricorder with light and sound. The tricorder is a multifunction handheld device used for sensor scanning and data analysis. Kit includes: - Light-up tricorder with sound - 48-page book on the history of tricorders and full-color photos

Mattel Co. celebrated the 25th anniversary of its diecast toy cars, Hot Wheels, in 1993. They were an instant success in 1968 and they continue to be loved by children and collectors alike. The 686 wonderful color photographs in this new book cover nearly every casting from the first car through the 1999 model year. They provide a complete visual guide for collectors. In addition, there is a listing of the many variations to help collectors sort through the vast and rapidly growing world of Hot Wheels. The scope of Hot Wheels collecting is international as collectors can be found throughout the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages. This book will expand their knowledge, interest, and enjoyment of collecting Hot Wheels.

Extensive information and color photos present all the Hot Wheels die cast vehicles that Mattel, Inc. made from 1968 to 1999. Collecting Hot Wheels continues to grow as a popular hobby. In this revised and expanded edition, over 240 color pictures display nearly all of the Hot Wheels made up to 1999, with newly updated values. This book is an essential reference for collectors of all types of die-cast vehicles.