Canadian Books Review : Other Collectibles
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This is the first book in a series of three detailing the art styles from Quebec. It details the styles and techniques of wood and textile art. It looks at how ancient methods are adapted to suit modern day situations. It has sections on understanding authenticity and how to preserve artifacts for as long as possible. This book contains about 400 black and white photographs and around 50 colour photographs, along with diagrams and illustrations to guide you through every stage. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book contains 8 fabulous and worthwhile chapters detailing different bottle companies and drinks companies that have produced bottles in Canada and specifically Quebec. The items are listed indivdually with both black and white and colour photographs and have a clear description of the make, name, and date produced. This a very comprehensive collectors and buyers book of bottles and their marks. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is amazing in that it contains more than 8000 auction prices for Canadian paintings that were auctioned between 1977-80. It gives details of the price it sold for, the dimensions of the painiting and the name of the artist. It is a very useful book when comparing other similar art or artists. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins is an illustrated, descriptive price catalogue for the principal types of commercial and commemorative coins used in Canada over the years, including pre-Confederation regions. It provides the reader with accurate overviews of the various coins, with detailed illustrations and photographs of the picutres and dates. It also has historical introductions that provide important background information for each series, and relevant technical information wherever available. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is the second edition and it details with great clarity and expertise the area of country store collectables. The items included range from coffee, tea and tobacco tins to peanut butter pails and advertising signs. Each model is listed and illustrated along with the size and current market value. Each chapter has an introduction which gives the reader hints of how to start or improve their collection. In the rear of the book there is a list of shows and magazines related to this field of collectables. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book contains a wide and great collections of medals with British origin. With one exception being the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, whic was exclusively issued to Canadians. The book is full interesting reviews and commentaries regarding the different medals. It also contains information to the mounting, ribbon, date, origins, and current up-to-date prices. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is beautifully illustrated and is dedicated to the scarf or sash and it follows the history of the garment and the various patterns that are related to certain tribes and regions. It contains information on different weaves and methods of creation with some black and white photographs and illustrations. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This is a very detailed and well presented book. Red Book 8 sets out to identify, list as accurately as possible, and provide pricing guidelines for all known fruit jars and closely related food preserving containers. The book contains phtographs of as many jars as possible, with variations in size being cataloogued and listed. The price guides are accurate and include closure values. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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An amazing and creative book of Indian Art. This book is aimed at the non-Indian as well as the Indian; for the Indian, to cast some light on his/her artistic problems in such a way as to help him/her find there own solutions; for the non-Indian, to help them become aware of these problems, and perhaps to gain a new insight into what the Indianartist says. The book contains 5 chapters with different themes, in each chapter a clear explanation and introduction is given and then pieces of art are used to explore the theme in more detail. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book provides the reader with a highly comprehensive history of the postcard, starting with its origins in Europe and then detailing its move to the West. After the introduction there are various sections to the book which explore the various types and styles of postcards of different eras. Each section is accompanied by excellent photographs clearly showing the detail and thought that goes into making and designing a postcard. Search this book on Abebooks |
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