Flea Market Secrets : Your Guide to the Hidden Treasures

English

ISBN: 1845334280

EAN: 9781845334284

Category: Antiques & Collectibles / General

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Release Date: 06/20/2008

Synopsis: Learn to separate the wheat from the chaff with Jonty Hearnden, an antiques expert who has had numerous highly-successful television programs. From toys to ceramics, books to comics, this handy pocket-sized reference covers hundreds of popular collectors items. And because sometimes the subtlest variation (an unusual color, backstamp, or shape) can add value to a piece, Jonty explains how to spot the hidden treasures that make all the difference to your collection. Illustrated with over 400 color images, this guide covers it all: spotting fakes, dating objects, and comparing pieces, plus all the necessary buying and selling basics. Whether it is a flea market, local auction, or online site, the essential information compiled here will help discover those collectors gems.

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Flea Market Secrets : Your Guide to the Hidden Treasures

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.99 inches

Width: 5.0 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 18.91 oz

Pages: 300