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This beautifully illustrated collector's guide lists and describes
over 300 timeless cameras at all levels of development--from the
early plate cameras of c. 1900 to the pocket cameras of today.
Informative captions provide dates of production, specifications,
and current values for each camera. A helpful introduction to the
hobby provides information about the development of photographic
technology, the history of important manufacturers, and an overview
to the whole spectrum of photographic collectibles. Also included
are many useful tips for the care, repair, and preservation of
these classic cameras. Photography enthusiasts and collectors alike
will enjoy this fascinating look at some photographic gems.
A fascinating insight into the strange world of collectors of the
macabre, Morbid Curiosities features 18 unique collections and an
extensive interview with each collector, explaining how and why
they collect, and showcasing the most remarkable pieces from each
collection. The collections include skulls, mummified body parts,
taxidermy, occult objects and various carnival, and side-show and
criminal ephemera. Detailed captions tell the curious stories
behind each object, many of which are being shown outside the
private world of their collections for the first time. Morbid
Curiosities includes stunning, specially commissioned photography
of both the individual objects and the context of how the collector
exhibits their work, forming a unique showcase of the bizarre and
the intriguing.
With opulent fashions the ultimate in style, women of the late
Victorian era wore a great deal of silks and satins. Daring
combinations of bright colors were in. So were large hats,
profusely trimmed. But by the end of the nineteenth century,
ladies' tastes in fashion were changing, along with female
lifestyles. Larger numbers of women were not only working outside
the home, they were also playing tennis and golf, and riding
bicycles and horses. All these activities called for a definite
change in female fashions. Women came to rely on tailored suits
with full skirts and fitted jackets over simple blouses. Riding
habits called for a long, draped skirt worn over a pair of
trousers.
With the dawn of the twentieth century, professional tailors turned
to the comprehensive 1895 "Keystone" guide to create office
outfits, riding pants, shirtwaists, and other garments. Filled with
more than eighty patterns, the handy resource provided tailors with
suggestions for fabric choices as well as instructions for the
proper measurement, fitting, cutting, and sewing of such items as a
bolero jacket, a shirtwaist with yoke, a single-breasted vest, and
riding breeches.
Supplemented with a selection of newly captioned illustrations from
"The Delineator" magazine, this volume will be a valuable reference
for costume designers and fashion historians, and a fascinating
window on the past for nostalgia enthusiasts.
Das historische Buch k nnen zahlreiche Rechtschreibfehler, fehlende
Texte, Bilder, oder einen Index. K ufer k nnen eine kostenlose
gescannte Kopie des Originals (ohne Tippfehler) durch den Verlag.
1828. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: ... Das Pr ge-An sehen. H. t. Das
Pr ge-Ansehen ist ein um so bedeutenderes und wichtigeres
Unterscheidungsmerkmal, als da, wo es fehlt, weiter gar kein
Merkzeichen mehr n thig ist, um die M nze ganz unbedingt als falsch
zu verwerfen. Nur wo es n thig ist, den Beweis der Unechtheit
unwidersprechlich zu f hren, oder wo das Pr ge-Ansehen wirklich da,
die M nze aber doch verd chtig ist, wird noch weitere Untersuchung
n thig. tz. 2. Es k nnen die Stempel zu echten M nzen, wie auch
nicht selten, von schlechter Gravirung sein. Es kann die Politur
ganz vernachl igt oder von den Pr gesirahlen ( . 2,3,4, S. 63. 64)
g nzlich verdr ngt sein. Die Pr gung kann auch auf unzureichenden
Maschinen geschehen sein, wie sie die Vorfahren brauchten, oder
wohl gar nach Art der Alten durch Aufsetzen eines Handstempcls und
wiederholte Schl ge mit dem Hammmer Jimner wird doch die gepr gt M
nze das Ansehen der Festigkeit haben, welches der Ausdruck Pr
ge-Ansehen" bezeichen soll. An gegossenen M nzen kann dies Ansehen
niemals bemerkt werden, und w ren sie auch noch so flei ig und
sorgf ltig berarbeitet. . 3. Nur die Pr gung allein kann es geben.
Bei einem gar nicht zu verkennenden Ansehen von Dichtigkeit der M
nzfl che und ganzen M nze berhaupt, stellt diese die Gravirung
selbst immer scharf und siraff dar, und in ganz bestimmten Umrissen
von der reinen Ebene abgesondert. Diese Eigenschaften und dies
Ansehen bleiben auch immer sich gleich, wenn selbst die Pr gung
nicht in vollst ndiger Kraft zur Vollendung derselben geschehen,
oder wenn ein Doppelschlag (ein doppeltes ...
The Message in the Bottle helps those who feel alone in their
struggle with the drinker in their life find peace and hope. Is the
drinker in your life making you crazy? Do you find that your
thoughts and free time are consumed by ideas and plans to fix
things so they won't want to drink? Do you feel like you can't talk
with anyone about what's really going on, because they won't get it
or because you can't believe the situation you're in? Stephanie
McAuliffe shares her journey of growing up in a family where
cocktails started by 5:00 p.m. She reveals her marriages to two
alcoholics, and shows how she navigated life being surrounded by
alcohol and alcoholics-and broke an unhealthy family cycle that
went back at least four generations. Full of stories of survival,
The Message in the Bottle is packed with support to help children
and spouses of alcoholics find peace amidst the chaos.
Discover the tools used by professional appraisers to evaluate your own antiques and make educated decisions in the antiques market. Now the information once held by a select group of professional appraisers is available for all levels of collectors. With great wit and wisdom, Joe L. Rosson and Helaine Fendelman -- hosts of the popular television show Treasures in Your AtticTM, seen on PBS stations nationwide -- will help you identify, understand, and determine the potential value of any type of antique or collectible. Price It Yourself! not only explores all the basic concepts and skills that you must know in order to value an antique ACCURATELY, it is also filled with practice appraisals to help you develop an "eye" for value. Price It Yourself! is truly the most comprehensive antiques appraisal and research guide available, covering furniture, glass, pottery and porcelain, silver and other metals, household collectibles, and much more.
The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and
as an object of art. Only in Japanese culture has the sword been
developed to such a level of technological excellence and spiritual
importance. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved katana,
or samurai sword, of the samurai warrior was uniquely effective. As
a cultural object, it offers invaluable insights into the social
and spiritual history of the Japanese people. Cutting Edge:
Japanese Swords in the British Museum offers a fascinating
introduction to the design, manufacture and collecting of these
Japanese weapons. It covers the development of sword art and
designs, traditional forging methods, regional variations in style
and signature works by legendary craftsmen. Included are hundreds
of photos of swords and other art objects.
Diebold Lauber s workshop in Hagenau produced hand-written
illustrated texts in the first half of the 15th century. Up to now
they have been studied mainly in relation to their serial
production. They are thought to be nicely painted but with the
wording largely copied with little consideration of its content.
The studies in this collection are therefore concerned not only
with the relationship between text and picture but primarily with
the quality of the text and the editorial task of the thoughtful
scribe which has as yet been very inadequately researched."
'The Index of Middle English Prose' will ultimately locate,
identify and record all extant Middle English prose texts composed
between c.1200 and c.1500. The initial volumes, the 'Handlists'
give descriptions of each item in a particular collection, with
identification, categorisation, and full bibliographical data. This
volume examines libraries in Scandinavia containing Middle English
prose texts: the Royal Library of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Royal
Library of Stockholm, theUniversity Library of Uppsala, Sweden, and
the SchA|yen Collection in Oslo, Norway. An extensive collection of
alchemical writings in Copenhagen is listed for the first time.
Medical texts are well represented, including Lanfrank's surgery
and a Canutus treatise in Copenhagen, and the famous medical
miscellanies in Stockholm. Uppsala has a number of religious works.
The SchA|yen Collection is a private MS collection ontaining items
of Middle English prose. IRMA TAAVITSAINEN is a researcher and
member of the staff of the English Department at the University of
Helsinki, Finland.
From the mythical artefacts of the ancient world to saucy seaside
postcards, The Antiques Magpie explores the wonderful world of
antiques and collectables. With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc
Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore
the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on
your auction technique. Meet the garden gnome insured for GBP1
million, track down Napoleon's toothbrush, find out how to spot a
corpse in a Victorian photograph - and much more. This book is for
anyone who's ever been fascinated by what relics of the past tell
us about history - and what they are worth today.
From priceless eighteenth-century dining tables hidden away in
decaying farm sheds to tattooed travellers with a penchant for
Wedgewood china, professional auctioneer Philip Serrell has seen it
all. In An Auctioneer's Lot he brings to life a world in which the
most valuable antiques frequently turn up in the most unlikely
places - and accompanied by the most unlikely people. For over
twenty years he has uncovered a huge range of priceless (and
occasionally worthless) antiques, and he has met, done business
with and befriended people from some odd corners of English life.
Funny, startling and sometimes poignant, these stories of ordinary
people with extraordinary possessions are also the perfect
inspiration for anyone who's ever wondered whether they might just
be sitting on a fortune . . .
An artfully designed compendium of 200 antiquarian photographs, all
published here for the first time-including daguerrotypes,
ambrotypes, tintypes, cartes de visite, and sepia and
black-and-white images-culled from the private collection of
longtime antiques collector, dealer, and appraiser Anthony Cavo,
accompanied by an entertaining mix of historical anecdotes, true
stories, excerpts from literature, letters, quotes, and fun facts.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
unawakened."-Anatole France Dogs have been beloved companions since
the dawn of humankind. With the advent of photography in the
nineteenth century, this love was immortalized for the first time
on film. While the clothing and the hairstyles of yesteryear may be
very different-and intriguing to the modern eye-in these photos,
the evident love between pet and owner is unmistakable, and remains
as poignant today as when these images were taken. An avid
collector of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century photographs
for more than fifty years, Anthony Cavo has amassed an enormous
catalog of antique photography, including hundreds of shots of
people and their dogs. From this huge array, he has carefully
curated 200 extraordinary pictures. These photos were taken from
approximately 1840 to 1930 and offer a wide display of both candid
and formal studio poses. Cavo arranges his subjects thematically
and combines different photographic formats and images from
different eras to create visual interest-whether the mix features a
particular breed, a selection of images in shadow, or two images
identical in pose but taken decades apart or in vastly different
locations. In his introduction, Cavo offers a personal overview of
this incredible treasury, which provides background on his lifelong
experience as a collector and dog lover as well as touches briefly
on photography's birth and various forms in its earliest years.
Hehas gathered not only a fascinating array of facts, history,
quotes, and anecdotes about dogs which he sprinkles among these
charming and fascinating photographs, but enhances the viewing
experience for the reader through pointing out details, such as
style trends, that help identify when an image was taken Here, too,
are delightful anecdotes, from kidnapped pups who escaped and found
their way home to devoted dogs who saved their owners' lives. Cavo
offers fun insights into the history of our association with pets,
information on a range of breeds, and tips about animal care
throughout the ages. Here are touching true stories, quotes from
famous historical figures, and a cornucopia of miscellaneous
trivia, such as: a dog's presence in a household helps build
immunity from disease in children Dalmatians are born without their
spots the canine is a powerful feng shui symbol of protection and
justice it's good luck to have a stray follow you home a dog's nose
prints are as unique as a human's fingerprints and much more The
ultimate companion book on humans' favorite animal companion, Love
Immortal is essential for all devoted to dogs, animal lovers, those
with an interest in photography , and miscellany buffs.
It's all here! Pictured and listed in this massive volume, now in
its fourth edition, are fifty-four years' worth of toys produced
between Matchbox's founding in 1947, and 2001, including their
popular diecast vehicles, playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots,
and ephemera. The international scope of Matchbox toys is
illustrated in catalogs and on boxes and labels printed in a dozen
languages. Certain toys have been made for sale in specific
countries or to promote specific companies or products. In 1982 the
international numbering system on miniatures changed. The result of
all these variables is a fascinating and infinite variety of
Matchbox toys. In the largest volume about Matchbox Toys ever
published, 2,447 color photos illustrate nearly all of Matchbox's
vast line. Helpful captions and a price guide make this an
essential part of every collector's library.
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