Search Results: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / General from William Robertson

London: BBC, 1985. Hardcover. Fine/fair. Based on the BBC TV programme, 'Arthur Negus Enjoys', Britain's best known, and best loved, antiques expert, Arthur Negus, takes us on a tour of twelve country houses where he examines and discusses the valuable and unique objects to be found there. The houses visited are: Littlecote; Weston Park; Syon House; Wilton House; Firle Place; Goodwood House; Temple Newsham House; Luton Hoo; Kingstone Lisle Park; Shugborough Hall; Dudmaston and Stratfield Saye House. Beautifully illustrated with numerous full colour photographs of both the houses and their contents. Full of Arthur's homely but acute observations, this is a fascinating volume on a treasured part of Britain's heritage. Size, 24.5 x 23.5cm, 160 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photos. Claret cloth boards in price clipped pictorial dust jacket showing several repaired cuts, otherwise in fair condition. Internally fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and… Read More

London: Octopus, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Part of Miller's 'Treasure or Not?'; series. A veritible masterclass in appraising art pottery from two nationally recognized experts in the field, providing invaluable, detailed guidance to both novice and experienced collectors. Covers such topics as assessing style, condition, authenticity and value; key artists and their wares; studio histories; special techniques; maker's marks; display and care of ceramic pieces; and a comprehensive resource list and glossary. Lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs of pieces from 43 featured potteries, highlighting each piece's value and features. All in all, an indispensible guide to appraising and collecting an all-American art form. Contains 176 pages, 26.5 x 20cm, illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Green cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent… Read More

A lavishly illustrated guide to Science-Fiction and Fantasy collectibles and memorabilia. Includes, action figures, books, robots, toys, trading cards, licensed products, and autographs. Also includes values (as of publication date), plus information on specialist dealers, auction houses, websites, fairs, and conventions. A fascinating volume for buyers, sellers, or simply SF/Fantasy fans everywhere. Contains 128 pages. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Looks, feels and smells like new.