Wonders: Vintage Popular Encyclopedia - Volume 1, USSR 1990, 1J168

Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of knowledge with this captivating vintage book from the USSR titled 'Children's Encyclopedia, Volume 6 - Man.' Published in 1960 by th...

Step into the captivating world of vintage knowledge with this remarkable tome, "Mini Soviet Encyclopedia, Volume 1: A-Bukovina." This hardcover encyclopedia, sourced from the USSR a...

Step into the treasure trove of knowledge with this remarkable vintage book from the USSR titled 'Malaya Sovetskaya Entsiklopediya' ('Small Soviet Encyclopedia'). Published in 1959, ...

Embark on a captivating journey of knowledge with this extraordinary vintage book from the USSR titled 'Children's Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Earth.' Published around 1957, this cherish...

The Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques. New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1958. First edition, fifth printing, hardcover with dust jacket. 848 pp....

Wonders of the World This elegant volume with its eye-catching layout presents a selection of some of the most famous structures and monumental works of art of all time. Featuring stunning photography, Wonders of the World traces the history of many unique places and sights—ancient wonders, modern and futuristic works of architecture, and some of nature’s incredible gifts. By the year 300 BC, the ancient Greeks had already identified their seven wonders of the world—the most amazing architectural and artistic achievements of man in the ancient world. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Rhodes Colossus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon...

A wonderful collection of antique tattered French books discovered in France, representing The Encyclopédie méthodique par ordre des matières ("Methodical Encyclopedia by Order of Su...

The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury. Featuring more than one thousand color pictures, a comprehensive guide covers six categories of antiques (furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, timepieces, and Oriental wares), tracing their artistic styles and the contributions of individual craftsmen. Large antiques reference book is jam-packed with descriptions and values of antiques, including pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks and watches and Oriental wares. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bulfinch Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 332 pages. The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques is an exhaustive resource for those wishing to understand the distinctions of fine antique furniture and accessories. Laid out in a clear, easy-to-use format with color photographs, the book blends the right amount of history, description and crafting techniques for pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks, and oriental wares. It also goes into welcome detail of style and manufacturer distinctions, including illustrations of table legs, drawer handles, silverware hallmarks, and porcelain marks. Though the book lacks coverage for lower-end collectibles, it includes a useful glossary and informative timelines for novices. The occasional auction house shopper who needs to be able to determine the difference between a late Georgian side table and a George III satinwood card table...