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Forthcoming Titles

Antiques & Collectables

Militaria, Arms & Armour

Bestselling Titles

New & Forthcoming Titles 2019

Contents

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Antiques & Collectables

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Militaria, Arms & Armour

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Bestselling Titles

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Forthcoming Titles History of the Mauser Rifle in Chile Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895, 1912, and 1935 David Nielsen As part of its rise as a regional South American power, Chile chose to emulate the highly successful Prussian military system in the last decades of the 19th century. Prior conflicts and the prospect of war with Argentina, which came to a head in the early 1890s, can be seen as the pretext for Chile's purchase of "Prussian" military equipment, including Mauser rifles and Krupp cannons. This book summarizes important regional events, while also offering a general historical overview of Mauser developments. It will then proceed to expose the particulars of Chile's Mausers, purchases that resulted in the Model 1895, 1912, and 1935. Also detailed are the technical specifics of each of these three models and the historical events surrounding their acquisition. The result is the first comprehensive attempt at documenting these important artifacts and events, which will, it is hoped, initiate further research into this fascinating topic.

HB 9780764356766 £33.00 May 2019 Schiffer Publishing 176 pages

The Luger P.08 Vol.1 The First World War and Weimar Years: Models 1900 to 1908, Markings, Variants, Ammunition, Accessories (Great Guns of the World Series) Luc Guillou The first of two volumes on the legendary P.08 Luger (Pistole Parabellum), this illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, and development of the various models from 1900 through the Weimar Republic period of the 1920s. Adopted by the Swiss in 1901 and then by the German army, the Luger would remain in service until the beginning of World War II and see use in the postwar East Germany, as well as many other nations throughout the world. Details include close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen combat-related uniform and equipment items.

HB 9780764356575 £23.00 May 2019 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages

Antiques & Collectables Antique American Needlework Tools Dawn Cook Ronningen Featuring exquisite examples from museums and private collections, including many rare items, this treasure trove explains and illustrates the history and beauty of American sewing tools.

Exhaustively researched, it is the first publication to focus on the topic and shares the story of the American industries, innovations, and uses related to hand sewing and embroidery tools.

Insights spring from well-documented primary sources like eighteenth-century American newspaper advertisements or a twentieth-century thimble patent. The book offers historical background, detailed descriptions, and photographs of needles and threads, bodkins and awls, chatelaines, hoops, lucets, and more. The strong link between women's history and needlework tools is captured as well. Many one-of-a-kind handmade examples represent American subcultures and regional tastes. With more than 750 color photographs, this is an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, collectors, and embroidery and sewing enthusiasts.

PB 9780764355493 £33.00 September 2018 Schiffer Publishing 240 pages

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Chasing Time Vintage Wristwatches for the Discerning Collector Alistair Gibbons The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device in our pocket that is more accurate than a mechanical watch, but a timepiece has soul, personality, and history.

The collection in this book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting, with a range of photographs, intricate research, and accessible reference material that will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast. The collection showcases some of the most interesting, luxurious, and functional twentieth-century (1930-1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced, including Heuer's Autavia, Rolex's Submariner, Gallet's MultiChron, Zenith's De Luca, and the Unviersal Space Compax.

HB 9780764354953 £33.00 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 240 pages

Diamond Handbook How to Identify & Evaluate Diamonds Renee Newman The Diamond Handbook: 3rd Edition updates jewelry professionals and serious diamond buyers on new developments in diamond grading, treatments, synthetic diamonds, imitations, branded diamonds and fancy-color diamonds. Using close-up photos, it shows how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, brilliance and cut quality. As the Journal of Gemmology stated in its review of the previous edition, the Diamond Handbook gives the trade reader virtually all the essential information needed to buy and sell diamonds. A chapter on how to distinguish transparent and black diamond imitations from real natural diamonds has been added. The chapter on synthetic diamonds has eleven new pages, seven of which are photo pages that help trade members identify HPHT- and CVD-grown diamonds with magnification, fluorescence and crossed Polaroid filters. Photos and information have been updated in the chapters on fancy colour diamonds, diamond fluorescence, diamond treatments, recutting diamonds and antique cuts & jewelry. A review in Gems & Gemology described the previous edition of the Diamond Handbook as an entire course on judging diamonds . . . useful to both the jewelry industry and consumers.

About the Author: Renée Newman is a respected gemologist and author of eight guides on gems and jewellery.

PB 9780929975535 £19.00 February 2018 International Jewelry Pubs 168 pages 392 photos & illus, charts & tables

Do You Read Me? Vintage Communication Toys Leslie Singer The invention of the telegraph, telephone, and broadcast signals gave kids in mid-century America a new way to play. Speak into a device, push a button, turn a knob, and you were instantly communicating with friends around the block or across the planet. In most cases, it was imaginary, but adults were actually doing itâ€and with the right "equipment," you were, too! The 150 color images in Do You Read Me?: Vintage Communication Toys, captures the excitement of these new technologies. The art deco and futuristic designs from the 30s through the 70s convey the wonder and optimism of the ever evolving communication world. String and wire may have carried the signal, but it was the power of imagination that really carried the message. Toy collectors, nostalgia buffs, and retro-future fans will appreciate the price guide and build-ityourself communicator included with this beautifully photographed and designed volume.

About the Author: Leslie Singer is an advertising creative director who self-medicates by collecting vintage space toys, original sci-fi illustrations, and other retrographics.

HB 9780764355783 £23.00 August 2018 Schiffer Publishing 96 pages

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I Pity the Dolls Greg Rivera, Quang Le, Mike Essl This book features the largest collection of Mr. T memorabilia in the world, including over 150 homemade soft sculpture dolls collected and documented over the past 25 years. The dolls were made from a pattern book by Miss Martha Originals from Gadsden, Alabama, that in 1983 could be bought at thousands of craft stores in the country including Wal-Mart. Inspired by the Cabbage Patch Kid craze of the 1980s, the dolls were made in an unknown amount but probably exist in the thousands. Each doll is a labor of love and represents the skill level of each artisan.

As modern-day folk art they have been recognized as such by the American Folk Art Museum in NYC, and they have toured the world in art exhibitions, including in NYC, San Francisco, Toronto, and Paris, France.

HB 9780764357244 £33.00 February 2019 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages

Navajo Pictorial Weaving, 1860-1950 Expanded, Revised Edition Tyrone D Campbell, Steven Begner Back in print, expanded, and revised, the second edition of Navajo Pictorial Weaving is devoted to all categories of antique Navajo pictorial weaving. The second edition includes 92 new images of weavings discovered in the last three decades, many never before published or exhibited.

Through these nearly 300 photos and short texts, both the novice and advanced collector can reach a better understanding of the enigmatic and unusual body of Navajo pictorial weaving.

Also featured is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive chart of the Navajo ceremonial system. Offering the newest discoveries, this treasury reemphasizes that Navajo pictorial weaving is a truly American folk art. Significant pictorials are organized into eight chapters covering all major categories, including these and many others: Birds, Flora, Fauna & Livestock; Transportation, Technology, the Railroad and Its Influence; Yeis, Yeibichais, and Corn Yeis; and Kachinas, Masks, and Images from the Hopi.

About the Author: Tyrone D. Campbell has been a noted author, lecturer, and dealer in antique American Indian art for 45 years, and is the author of seven books and museum catalogs.

His guest curatorial positions include major museums across the country. Native American art expert Steven Begner is an owner of Turkey Mountain Traders in Evergreen, Colorado.

HB 9780764355844 £42.00 September 2018 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages

Pueblo Bead Jewelry Living Design Paula A Baxter, Barry Katzen The bead played a vital role in Pueblo Indian jewelry design, and its influence continues today in modernist American design. In these pages, featuring more than 250 breathtaking photos, renowned expert Baxter integrates her decades of research with updated findings. Beads were made in the prehistoric American Southwest by the ancestors of the Pueblo Indians, and survived into the historic era. Bead jewelry creations in shell, stone, and silver are important in the Native American jewelry marketplace. This book revisits some leading misconceptions about Pueblo jewelry-making in the existing literature. A survey of modern Pueblo jewelry innovation confirms that its design is second to none, and discusses how Pueblo design meshed with American midcentury modernist expression. Today's Pueblo jewelers, also featured here, continue to offer invention and originality.

About the Author: Paula A. Baxter is an art professional who has worked for such institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the New York Public Library. She is the author of Southwest Silver Jewelry, Southwestern Indian Rings, and Southwestern Indian Bracelets.

HB 9780764355851 £33.00 August 2018 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages

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The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Rik Alvarez For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations. Featuring images of figures both in and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, and pricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool for reintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from the past.

PB 9780764354410 £28.00 December 2017 Schiffer Publishing 240 pages

Militaria, Arms & Armour American Submachine Guns 1919-1950 Thompson SMG, M3 "Grease Gun," Reising, UD M42, and Accessories (Classic Guns of the World Series) Luc Guillou America's famous and influential WWII submachine guns (SMGs) are all featured in this fully illustrated book. Beginning with the legendary Thompson submachine, its design, construction, and testing in the early 1920s, as well as its use by the US Marine Corps, the Irish Republican Army, and prohibition era gangsters is presented in detail. Its famed use during WWII in all war theaters is shown in superb period photography and clear, up-close color images. Also featured are chapters on other US WWII era submachine guns: the M3 "Grease Gun," Reising SMG, and the United Defense M42 (UD M42). Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, webbing, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen WWII-related uniform and equipment items.

HB 9780764354847 £23.00 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages

German Submachine Guns, 1918-1945 Bergmann MP18/I, MP34/38/40/41, MKb42/43/1, MP43/1, MP44, StG44, Accessories (Classic Guns of the World Series) Luc Guillou Germany's World War I and II era submachine guns are all featured in this fully illustrated book.

Early Bergmann models are presented first showing their development from the MP18, through to the MP35, followed by discussions of the Schmeisser MP28, Steyr MP34, and Erma "EMP." An extensive chapter on the famous MP38/40 features a close look at production numbers, manufacturers, and markings. Foreign and late-war models are also presented showing the wide variety of SMGs used by the Wehrmacht during WWII. The book concludes with the legendary and influential MKb42, MP43/1, MP44, and StG44 series of assault rifles. Their wartime use is shown in superb period photography and clear, up-close color images. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, pouches, and silencers are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen WWI and II-related uniform and equipment items.

HB 9780764354861 £23.00 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages

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The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects War Museum of the Boer Republics War Museum of the Boer Republic The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects brings the victories and the tragedies, the full extent of the human drama behind this war – to life through 100 iconic artefacts. While a Mafeking siege note helps to illustrate the acute shortages caused by the siege, a spade used by a Scottish soldier at Magersfontein and the boots of a Boer soldier who died at Spion Kop tell of the severity of some of the famous battles. The book follows the course of the war but also highlights specific themes, such as British and Boer weaponry, medical services, POW camps, as well as major role-players on both sides. The text is interspersed with striking historical images from the museum’s photographic collection. A further 200 secondary objects have been included to help tell the story of a conflict that left an indelible mark on the South African landscape.

About the Author: War Museum of the Boer Republic in Bloemfontein is dedicated to the Anglo-Boer War or South African War, the biggest ever conflict on South African soil. The museum aims to provide an understanding of the background against which the war took place through its unique collection of artefacts, photos, weaponry and art.

HB 9781868427673 £23.50 April 2018 Jonathan Ball Publishing Pty 264 pages colour & b/w illus

The Gentleman's Pocket Knife History and Construction of the World's Most Beautiful Models Stefan Schmalhaus As elegant as they are practical, pocket knives have long been considered essential equipment for a gentleman. No cleverly programmed app is able to open blister packages, peel a pear, or cut off a thread hanging from a seam. Revealed are the most beautiful pocket knives from old standards of past generations such as Markus Balbach, Monolith, Fiorentino, Higonokami, Great Eastern Cutlery, and Queen Cutlery to the more modern Claude Dozorme, Neptunia, Dweller, and Moki. Interesting facts about the history and technology of pocket knives add to an assortment of stylish and striking pocket knives that anyone can cut into.

HB 9780764354984 £38.00 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages

The Sten The Legendary World War II British Submachine Gun (Classic Guns of the World Series) Luc Guillou The legendary British, World War II STEN submachine gun is featured in this concise, illustrated book. Famous for its use by British elite forces, as well as the French underground during WWII, variants of the STEN were manufactured and used by many countries during the war and up through the 1970s. Beginning with its initial design and construction, the Mk.I and Mk.I*, Mk.II, Mk.III, and Mk.5 versions are presented in detail, including up-close images of manufacturer's markings. Superb war-era photographs show the various STEN models in combat use. Select foreign variants also discussed include French, Polish, and German types. STEN accessories such as magazines, ammunition, silencers, and bayonets are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen WWII-related uniform and equipment items.

HB 9780764354854 £23.00 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages

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Uniforms of the Union Volunteers of 1861 The Mid-Atlantic States Ron Field This book examines what the citizen soldiery of the Mid-Atlantic states wore when they marched off to save the Union in 1861. An exhaustive search of thousands of newspapers has provided a myriad of reports and personal accounts from soldiers' letters which offer a hitherto unpublished view of the stirring events during the first few months of the Civil War. Combined with fascinating detail from numerous diaries and regimental histories, this has helped reconstruct the appearance of the Union volunteers of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The book is enhanced by photographs of original items of uniforms from private collections, plus imagery of the day, which show with remarkable clarity the great variety of clothing and headgear worn. Sponsored by the Company of Military Historians, this is an essential reference for collectors, living historians, modelers, and curators, as well as anyone with a general interest in the Civil War.

About the Author: Ron Field is a retired history teacher and an award-winning author of 19th century military history. He is a fellow of the Company of Military Historians and senior editor of Military Images magazine. He was given the William K. Emerson Award in 2012, and advised on uniforms for the movie Free State of Jones in 2015.

HB 9780764356223 £42.00 October 2018 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages

Bestselling Titles Collecting Children's Books Edited by Jonathan Scott The world's definitive guide to identifying and valuing collectable children's books. A treasure trove of classic books from "Alive in Wonderland" to "Harry Potter". Includes a listing of over 15,000 titles by the most collectable authors with current values of all first editions.

HB 9780953260171 £19.95 November 2007 Diamond Publishing Group 416 pages colour & b/w photos

About Time Celebrating Men's Watches Ivar Line This celebration of high-end men's wristwatches is a collection of essays, timelines, and over 250 colour photographs. Aimed at collectors, watch enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in fashion, the book ranges from in-depth looks at specific models, including classics and contemporary timepieces, to overviews of pilot's watches, diver's watches, and other watches developed for various purposes. Short essays and timelines take a look at pop culture, including topics such as cars and watches, watches in space, watches in films, famous advertising campaigns, and celebrities and their timepieces. Learn about today's customized watches, smart watches, and a watch that shows the time in words only. Featured watch brands include Audemars Piguet, Omega, Rolex, IWC, Patek Philippe, Hublot, Tag Hauer, and more. The author also presents his top 10 list for the ultimate watch collector.

HB 9780764349058 £33.00 April 2015 Schiffer Publishing 240 pages 255 colour illus

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Toy Forts & Castles European-Made Toys of the 19th & 20th Centuries Allen Hickling Contained within this authoritative text is the exciting history of the manufacture of toy forts and castles in western Europe throughout the turbulent nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 800 images, this book provides detailed information on who made these castles, palaces, and fortresses, when, where, and how, and with what materials. The author focuses especially on manufacturers in Germany and Great Britain, but covers Denmark, Belgium, and France as well -- and describes the fascinating story of the industry's rise and demise.

Company histories show how these manufacturers, often successive generations of families, dealt with the enormous economic and political obstacles of the times. Organized spreadsheets with serial numbers, dates, dimensions, and distinctive features of products will satisfy the curiosities of toy collectors, museum curators, archivists, antique dealers, architectural history buffs, and more.

About the Author: Allen Hickling has been collecting toy forts and castles for thirty years.

HB 9780764348136 £57.00 January 2016 Schiffer Publishing 340 pages 772 colour photos

Arab Chest Sheila Unwin, Terence Clark This is an exhaustive study of a piece of furniture that has been used in the Arab world for centuries, and on the East African coast since the early 1800s. The Arab chest caught the attention of expatriates and travellers throughout these regions, and by the mid-20th century it had become a collector's item in the West. The author, Sheila Unwin, first came across the chests in East Africa in the early l950s. Since then she has been determined to discover their provenance and unravel their stylistic origins. This journey of detection is reflected in her historical overviews, which cover the early Arab trading networks, Arabs and Persians in East Africa, the Gulf and Oman, the Mughals in India, and the early explorations and trading expeditions of the Portuguese, Dutch and British from East Africa to the Far East. Her study of these enables her to trace the cultural influences that have combined to produce the chests, and to chart their complex origins. The book is also a guide to the classification, care and cleaning of chests. It is lavishly illustrated with archive and contemporary photographs and maps, while line drawings demonstrate the differences in classification and type of chests and fittings.

HB 9780954479268 £25.00 November 2006 London Centre for Arab Studies 134 pages colour & b/w photos

Going for Gold Craftsmanship & Collecting of Gold Boxes Edited by Tessa Murdoch, Heike Zech This book examines the art of the gold box in 18th and 19th century Europe. Distinguished international scholars explore the contributions made by individual workshops in major European centres of production in the context of contemporary patronage and the international market for such boxes. Consideration is given to the design of gold boxes with reference to the V&A's important collection of design drawings. Leading experts explore the ways in which different techniques of gold box decoration -- portrait miniatures, gems, enamels, mosaics and hard-stones -- were developed. Contributors to the volume include experts from Amsterdam, Berlin, Dresden, London, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, and St Petersburg. Senior museum curators, auction house specialists and independent scholars illustrate and discuss examples from private and public collections in their cities and elsewhere. The result is a unique record of the state of knowledge on the European production of gold boxes and of the history of collecting.

About the Author: Dr Tessa Murdoch is Deputy Keeper of the Sculpture, Ceramics, Metalwork and Glass Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

HB 9781845194659 £50.00 February 2014 Sussex Academic Press 256 pages 70 colour illus

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The English Revolver A Collectors’ Guide to the Guns, their History and Values George Prescott Famous throughout the nineteenth century for the quality of its products, the English revolver industry began a steady decline after WWI from which it never recovered. Apart from the famous Webley service revolvers, many products of this important industry are little known outside of the auction house and sale room. This book sets out to rectify that situation, describing Adam's and Tranter's revolvers, as valued in their day as any of Webley's products, and including guns from the more obscure makers neglected by previous writers. In particular, the chapter on military revolvers is one of the most important sections of the book, beginning with the British government's early purchase of Colt's percussion weapon and concluding with the Webley Service revolvers, strikingly familiar to many who served in the British Army in both World Wars.

Finally, many of the guns are pictured here for the first time, a number having been photographed especially for this book.

About the Author: George Prescott has been writing and publishing upon a variety of subjects, including firearms, since 1993. He lives in Kent, and currently writes about English weapons for Classic Arms & Militaria magazine, amongst other things.

HB 9780764347573 £42.00 February 2015 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages 333 colour photos

Rolex Highlights Herbert James No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury watches of enormous prestige and the highest quality. Since the Genevan manufacturer's founding by Hans Wilsdorf in 1908, these precious timepieces have become coveted around the world. In this overview, become acquainted with Rolex's exciting history, which has been almost constantly characterized by success and expansion. At the same time, examine the highlights of the most important models, primarily from the current collection, presented here in detailed images with complete technical specifications and accurate prices.

This compact volume is a fine starting point for the novice collector and an efficient guide for the aficionado.

HB 9780764346842 £28.00 January 2015 Schiffer Publishing 96 pages 131 colour photos

The Rolex Story Edited by Franz-Christoph Heel The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has become one of the most successful and innovative watch brands on the planet. Rolex manufactures more than a half a million wristwatches per year while maintaining an outstanding reputation and near-perfect quality.

From the beginning, the sponsorship of statesmen, movie stars, and athletes has driven its success, but the company has expanded to include more than just the rich and famous. The Rolex Oyster became the first watch to defy the elements when, in 1927, Mercedes Gleitze wore one while she swam the English Channel. In 1933, the company patented the first automatic winding mechanism. Learn more about this history and read updated reports written about new Rolex ideas and performance tests featured in the German watch magazine Armbanduhren (Wristwatch) from the past 15 years.

HB 9780764345975 £38.00 July 2014 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages 185 colour photos

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Behind the Brooch A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems Lorena Angulo The focus of this book is on the side of the brooch that usually isn't noticed: the reverse. When we encounter an attractive piece of jewelry, our instinct is to admire the front, but when we turn it around, it often reveals a secret. The author lets us in on that secret, typically only shared between the maker and the wearer. Clever brooch makers often adorn the back with items meant to complement the front, or the backside may have a unique, intricate design all its own.

When you flip a brooch over in your hand you may find a surprise message, a hidden pattern, or even an unlikely foreign implement. The result is a better understanding of the artist's abilities and personality. Now, you can judge for yourself what the 128 artists respresented in this volume had in mind, and, if you are a jewelry maker, you may be inspired to leave your own unique mark.

HB 9780764345593 £33.00 May 2014 Schiffer Publishing 176 pages 604 colour photos

Patek Philippe Cult Object and Investment J Michael Mehltretter Through over 200 vivid color photos, detailed descriptions, and in-depth reporting about valuations, this book is a guide for both watch lovers and investors. It opens up new investment possibilities for the selection and purchase of rare watches by Patek Philippe using an unerringly promising approach! These valuable watches from Geneva represent real property. In an era of bank failures and immense losses, when investors are looking for investments in properties of certain value, classic Patek Philippe wristwatches can be nearly crisis-proof additions to an investment portfolio. This reference gives readers all the necessary details about vintage watches, from dials to hallmarks, allowing readers to invest with confidence. And, of course, this magnificent book contains plenty of information and beautiful photography for those who want only to appreciate the art, aesthetics, and technical excellence of these fine watches.

HB 9780764342134 £119.00 November 2012 Schiffer Publishing 256 pages 230 illus

Omega Highlights Henning Mützlitz This beautiful and exciting book presents the most stunning and important Omega watches. A range of over 100 marvelous photographs, informative text, and technical details document over 60 years of fascinating wristwatch design of one of the world's best known and most popular Swiss wristwatch manufacturers. Among the memorable wristwatches included here are the Speedmaster model that went to the moon and the James Bond edition that served on Her Majesty's Secret Service. The rest of the models covered include, first, the historical models, and the Legend Collection, Seamaster, Chronographs, Olympic Collection, and Elegant Watches.

Technical information provided for each watch includes the reference number, movement, functions, case, remarks, and the estimated value in the year the model was produced. This book will be a joy for all who appreciate fine craftsmanship.

HB 9780764342127 £28.00 August 2012 Schiffer Publishing 96 pages 109 colour photos

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Breitling Highlights Henning Mützlitz Breitling is especially known for its characteristically masculine wristwatches. This distinctive design is the main reason for its great popularity since the 1930s. The book presents the most beautiful and most important models of the Breitling history. The fascinating text provides a history of the brand and historical examples. The models explored include the Navitimer, Avenger, Chronographs, Superocean, Breitling for Bentley, and Cockpit. Also included are brief histories of each wristwatch presented. Excellent photography in over 120 images and all relevant technical details are included. Technical data provided includes the reference number, movement, functions, case, and the price of the watch at the time of sale. This is a reliable guide anyone passionate for quality wristwatches will treasure.

HB 9780764342110 £28.00 August 2012 Schiffer Publishing 96 pages 125 colour photos

Star Wars Toys A Super Collector's Wish Book Geoffrey T Carlton Assembled for the first time are all the Star Wars toys from that galaxy far, far away. This edition focuses solely on the toys, with the thorough text and exhaustive listings dedicated to the documentation and appraisal of generations of favorites from around the globe. Over 8,600 color photos, many not seen in any other publication, help to decipher finds from the common to the rare and exotic at local shops, online, and abroad. Covered here are toys ranging from action figures and their vehicles to weapon toys and yo-yos. Designed as an independent authority on Star Wars toys from 1977 to 2012, this book is a complimentary companion to the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book. For anyone with a passion for toys past and present or the epic Star Wars films, this book is a rare gem.

HB 9780764341601 £38.00 August 2012 Schiffer Publishing 448 pages 8,605 colour photos

Rolex Wristwatches An Unauthorized History James M Dowling The name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim. The watches produced by Rolex over the last 100 years are celebrated in this lavishly illustrated classic, now in a revised and expanded third edition. Over 30 newly discovered wristwatches are included in this volume, along with new information and a revised value guide. In addition there are detailed looks at some of Rolex's legendary movements. Dowling and Hess, both acknowledged Rolex authorities, have captured the watches' beauty in color photography and present the most thorough and extensive history written of the company. The watches and extensive information this book offers collectors a truly useful volume, one that will be cherished by watch lovers around the world.

HB 9780764324376 £119.00 May 2006 Schiffer Publishing 320 pages 415 photos

Collecting Matchbox Regular Wheels 1953-1969 Charlie Mack Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers, produced in series 1 to 75 from 1953 to 1969, are presented here in both detailed text listings and over 370 color images.

Variations of each vehicle manufactured are detailed, including the many different kinds of box styles used throughout this period. This revised 2nd Edition includes an updated price list for the Matchbox vehicles presented and their variations listed throughout the text. A great resource for collectors.

PB 9780764341892 £28.00 August 2012 Schiffer Publishing 136 pages 379 colour illus

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The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Rik Alvarez For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations. Featuring images of figures both in and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, and pricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool for reintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from the past.

PB 9780764354410 £28.00 December 2017 Schiffer Publishing 240 pages 811 colour & b/w illus

The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie® Dolls With Barbie®, Ken®, Francie®, and Skipper® Fashions and the Whole Family Hillary James Shilkitus A required resource for all Barbie® collectors, this completely revised and expanded edition features new images and updated prices, all in a handy, easy-to-carry-along format. Now over 1,200 beautiful colour photos illustrate this complete listing of Barbie® through her vintage years from 1959 to 1972, including her sister Skipper® and their friends, relations, and pets. Ken®, Midge®, Allan®, Francie®, Scooter® and all the rest are here. Never before presented in such detail and with so many images, every picture shows all the pieces originally included with the fashion. Values are given for loose and never removed from package items. The listing also provides each item's stock number, date, and value.

PB 9780764351587 £28.00 July 2016 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages 1,200 colour illus

Aurora Model Kits With Polar Lights, Moebius, Atlantis Thomas Graham Hollywood movie monsters are enduring pop culture standards. Children and adults around the world recognise Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy. Although monsters are Aurora's most famous products, the company created model kits of all varieties, including historic sailing ships, sports cars, moon rockets, military and commercial aircraft, TV stars, comic book heroes, wildlife scenes, knights, and much more. Over 500 colour photographs enhance this comprehensive history and guide to Aurora models, now updated to include new companies continuing the Aurora tradition. Aurora executives, sculptors, artists, and engineers who created the models tell the story in their own words. Every model Aurora made is described in detail.

Today, Polar Lights, Moebius, Atlantis, and Monarch continue the Aurora tradition. Executives from these companies explain how they have added to the list of revived Aurora models, with information on reissues and current collectors' market values.

PB 9780764352836 £28.00 April 2017 Schiffer Publishing 200 pages colour photos

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Greg Rivera, Quang Le, Mike Essl This book features the largest collection of Mr T memorabilia in the world, including over 150 homemade soft sculpture dolls collected and documented over the past 25 years. The dolls were made from a pattern book by Miss Martha Originals from Gadsden, Alabama, that in 1983 could be bought at thousands of craft stores in the country including Wal-Mart. Inspired by the Cabbage Patch Kid craze of the 1980s, the dolls were made in an unknown amount but probably exist in the thousands. Each doll is a labour of love and represents the skill level of each artisan. As modernday folk art they have been recognised as such by the American Folk Art Museum in NYC, and they have toured the world in art exhibitions, including in NYC, San Francisco, Toronto, and Paris, France.

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