Judith Miller began collecting antiques in the 1960s and has since extended and reinforced her knowledge through research in the UK and internationally. In 1979 she was co-founder of the Miller's Antiques Price Guide, of which she was publisher until 1990The only full-color price guide compiled especially for the North American market, Antiques Price Guide 2005 is the clearest, most user-friendly way to get real value for your money in the world of antiques. All items featured are new for this edition, and each object is clearly photographed in color, displaying the latest carefully verified price, identifying marks, size, and date, in order to aid accurate recognition. Each catalog section includes factory or artisan groupings, while "Closer Look" features highlight the quality of exceptional items. Hints on where and how to buy and sell, as well as tips on everything from predicting trends to spotting fakes, prove invaluable to bargain-hunter and serious collector alike. Book jacket.Assessing the value of antiques has never been easier or more enjoyable. Featuring the expert advice of internationally acclaimed antiques specialist Judith Miller, this guide contains the latest prices, market trends, and tips on where and how to buy and sell everything from furniture, glass, textiles, and jewelry, to pottery, porcelain, silver, and tribal art. With profiles of over 8,500 antiques and specially commissioned full-color photographs, Antiques Price Guide 2005 is an easy-to-use, practical guide for buyers, sellers, and collectors.Clearly structured by subject area, this all-color, all-new, specially-photographed guide includes 8,000 items, presented in catalogue-style layout with full description, size, date, measurements, and latest carefully verified price. Invaluable for bargain hunter and serious collector alike. 0-7566-0432-X$35.00 / DK Publishing, Inc.
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