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Imprint: DK ADULT
Distributor: DK Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date: 09-29-2008
Pages: 416
Measurements: 9.74in X 7.50in X 1.01in X 2.81lb

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Do you own an old lamp? Are you wondering what it is, how it was originally used, how you can make it better, or how much it is worth? If so, this book is written for you! Easy to read and complete with a newly revised price guide, this book answers many of the basic questions confronting lamp collectors, from "Where do I look for a manufacturer's signature?" to "How do I distinguish reproductions from originals?" Using a combination of color photographs and ... read more>>>

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How can you tell a genuine antique from a fake? How can you spot if something has been restored? What marks should you look for? How can you recognize styles? How can you tell one maker from another? Antiques Investigator gives you all the confidence and know-how you need to approach any antique-be it a vase, a teapot, a chair, or bear!

Judith Miller has written more than 100 books on antiques and interiors, which are held in high regard... read more>>>