Best Antique & Collectible Paper Ephemera

This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history—the brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. "While some might argue that the art of correspondence died with the advent of the internet, it was Letters of Note-a popular website sharing correspondence across history and spheres-that paved the way for the exceptional hardcover of the same name. The book's introduction aptly describes itself as "a museum of letters" that are as addictive as they are enlightening; featuring letters from Ernest Hemingway, Fidel Castro, Nick Cave, Elvis and more than a few world leaders. London-based author Shaun Usher compiled the collection of over 125 letters over the course of four years and the subjects span both private and public theatrics. In Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience (brought to you by the creator of the blog by the same name) you'll read letters spanning across centuries, from influential political leaders, authors, actors, murderers, and more. "This new book beautifully highlights fascinating letters ...The hardcover demands prime space on the coffee table." "Someone should write a love letter to a new book called Letters of Note . It's a splendid collection of all kinds of correspondence through the ages: Elvis Presley fans writing to the president, children making suggestions to famous cartoonists, a scientist's poignant love letter to his late wife."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"There could have been a thousand letters here and I still would not have tired of reading. In the meantime, I will peruse his website, Letters of Note, to see if I can find more wonderful letters from personalities famous and obscure."
"Letters of Note by Shaun Usher. NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ~ LEAVE A COMMENT ~ EDIT. Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider AudienceLetters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher. My rating: 5 of 5 stars. It was from “A Way with Words” a public radio show about the English language, including the origins of words, the usages, and good books that I came to know this lovely book. Of all the letters in the book, the following three letters resonate in my mind: (1) E. B. White’s letter to his gentleman acquaintance regarding the importance of having hope for humanity; (2) Anaïs Nin’s rebuking letter to a faceless collector of her co-authored “Erotica” for his demand of more prevalent racy contents; and (3) a nameless German’s woman’s letter to her husband asking him to take her back home from a dreadful mental hospital she was in."
"True to its title, this master piece contained missives that communicated a myriad of emotions, raised pertinent questions and advised the ones in need. The typography lends a rich grandeur which these letters of note truly deserve and needless to say, it evoke the emotions that come with holding a hard cover. Upon reading this work, one cannot help but think even though we as humanity have progressed in leaps and bounds in terms of technology and life style, have lost out a lot in the art of truly communicating and asking questions that makes us think long, hard, deep and all other attributes alike."
"This is a wonderful book that I will re-read many times."

Within these pages, readers will discover illustrated cards dating back to 1835, dazzling pin-up portraits from renowned artists such as Gil Elvgren, cards with instructions for promoting a healthy marriage, oversized cards, miniature cards, round cards, square cards, and comic cards. And of course, there are women. Mark Lee Rotenberg, curator of the Rotenberg Collection, lives in New Jersey.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was also hoping for info on value of various decks and facts as to their rarity but it's mostly just like someone showing you his card collection and telling you why he likes this or that rather than hard facts."
"I was particularly taken with the descriptions of a very old European deck, which wasn't even known to be "dirty" until the present day, when a collector happened to notice what showed through the Victorian etchings when the cards were held up to a light! I was a bit disappointed to find out that the hidden portions were considered to be "too dirty" for this book...once they told me about them, I was curious to see them!"
"Not even the moire patterns are removed with a few clicks of a cheap graphics program."
"Good collection of examples of the playing cards we took out only for the stag poker nights."
"I'm not as concerned with the history of pin-up cards, I'm more here for the photos and I was not dissapointed!"
"All expectations have been fulfilled."

80+ Beautiful Vintage Christmas cards & images Christmas Customs Around the World Origins of Santa Claus Vintage Christmas Recipes Christmas Folk Tales and Myths Traditional Christmas Carols Vintage Christmas Advertisements Christmas Greetings in Different Languages Vintage Christmas Poems Christmas Holiday Legends Christmas During Two World Wars Unusual Christmas card designs. (You can view these in color with Amazon's free downloads to read Kindle eBooks everywhere - PC, Mac, Tablets and Smartphones.). There are Christmas carols and poems, vintage Christmas recipes and some excellent (and sometimes quite bizarre) examples of early Christmas cards. There is a lot of interesting information on the origins of Christmas and different Christmas traditions from around the world.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"came in excellent condition,packed well and received on the time which was required/."
"There is alot of interesting information on the origins of Christmas and different Christmas traditions from around the world."
"There are Christmas carols and poems, vintage Christmas recipes and some excellent (and sometimes quite bizarre) examples of early Christmas cards."
"This book is an absolute treasure trove of interesting facts, beautiful poetry and wonderful Christmas carols and traditions."
"This is a book of magic, with wonderful pictures and truly unique stories from our Christmas's history."
Best Photo Essays

This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history—the brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. "While some might argue that the art of correspondence died with the advent of the internet, it was Letters of Note-a popular website sharing correspondence across history and spheres-that paved the way for the exceptional hardcover of the same name. The book's introduction aptly describes itself as "a museum of letters" that are as addictive as they are enlightening; featuring letters from Ernest Hemingway, Fidel Castro, Nick Cave, Elvis and more than a few world leaders. London-based author Shaun Usher compiled the collection of over 125 letters over the course of four years and the subjects span both private and public theatrics. In Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience (brought to you by the creator of the blog by the same name) you'll read letters spanning across centuries, from influential political leaders, authors, actors, murderers, and more. "This new book beautifully highlights fascinating letters ...The hardcover demands prime space on the coffee table." "Someone should write a love letter to a new book called Letters of Note . It's a splendid collection of all kinds of correspondence through the ages: Elvis Presley fans writing to the president, children making suggestions to famous cartoonists, a scientist's poignant love letter to his late wife."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"There could have been a thousand letters here and I still would not have tired of reading. In the meantime, I will peruse his website, Letters of Note, to see if I can find more wonderful letters from personalities famous and obscure."
"Letters of Note by Shaun Usher. NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ~ LEAVE A COMMENT ~ EDIT. Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider AudienceLetters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher. My rating: 5 of 5 stars. It was from “A Way with Words” a public radio show about the English language, including the origins of words, the usages, and good books that I came to know this lovely book. Of all the letters in the book, the following three letters resonate in my mind: (1) E. B. White’s letter to his gentleman acquaintance regarding the importance of having hope for humanity; (2) Anaïs Nin’s rebuking letter to a faceless collector of her co-authored “Erotica” for his demand of more prevalent racy contents; and (3) a nameless German’s woman’s letter to her husband asking him to take her back home from a dreadful mental hospital she was in."
"True to its title, this master piece contained missives that communicated a myriad of emotions, raised pertinent questions and advised the ones in need. The typography lends a rich grandeur which these letters of note truly deserve and needless to say, it evoke the emotions that come with holding a hard cover. Upon reading this work, one cannot help but think even though we as humanity have progressed in leaps and bounds in terms of technology and life style, have lost out a lot in the art of truly communicating and asking questions that makes us think long, hard, deep and all other attributes alike."
"This is a wonderful book that I will re-read many times."
Best Antique & Collectible Americana

Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects is a rich and fascinating journey through America's collective memory, and a beautiful object in its own right. This humanistic approach to storytelling makes for immersive, addictive reading.” Kirkus Reviews : “Smithsonian Undersecretary Kurin’s tales are abundant, so much so that it seems almost a shame to stop at a mere 101 items....A well-conceived and well-illustrated pleasure to read, combining narrative history and keepsake volume.”. He is the author of several books, including Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem , and his scholarship and museological work have been recognized by the International Council of Museums, UNESCO, and Harvard's Peabody Museum.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"You can gaze at each object in detail, consider the respective narrative, and what comes through is a value base--i.e., what is held dearly-- which is distinctly American."
"Kurin has written a very interesting series of articles about these 101 objects and how they relate to the history of America."
"I bought this book as a gift, but from my sneak peak I think this will be an interesting as well as an entertaining book to read."
"What is not to love about anything Smithsonian?"
"I've had this book for about a week now and I've read just read about 2 objects."
"The book is filled with an immense amount of information which is presented in a fascinating, readable way."
"I am moving to the USA soon and thought it would be interesting to get to know some of the history of my next home country and this book is a really great source for that."
"An excellent book: One of the best put out by The Smithsonian."
Best Antique & Collectible Postcards

Wilkes-Barre, located along the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley, is the county seat of Luzerne County. Elena Castrignano is the author of Wilkes-Barre in Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Interesting book on an interesting city."
"Bought this as a Christmas stocking stuffer for a family member."
"I bought this as a birthday gift for my 90 year old neighbor."
"A wonderful way to remember or discover views of the turn of the century in Wilkes-Barre."
"My husband, who was born in Wilkes-Barre, absolutely loved this and is still pouring over it."
"Nice book full of old time information."
"One day, a few summers ago while visiting my hometown we drove to all my favorite childhood places. While enjoying homemade ice cream straight from the farm there, my Dad noticed one of these books on display from his hometown Wilkes-Barre PA."
Best Antique & Collectible Stamps

Learning to read other people gives you a definite edge in terms of predicting behavior, modeling your actions to build a favorable rapport with people, forging more fulfilling personal relationships and excelling at building professional relationships. If you are a philosopher or someone who seeks to find principles of better ways of living, Stoicism is an interesting philosophy that guides one into a life that is full of fulfillment and happiness. Don’t get me wrong, it is not simple, philosophy is complex, but many people try to pick bits and pieces of it to make it work for them in some circumstances. In chapter two, we will cover the challenges and defenses of the average empath, and throughout the rest of the book, you will get tips on how to deal with this. Tools for a Healthy Life: Did you know that the chakra system is closely related to emotional health and that meditation can transform the way you deal with being an empath?
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The book respects the perusers to research some of these different procedures for understanding people remembering the ultimate objective to look more distant than where we ordinarily put our consideration regarding access extraordinary instinctive bits of knowledge."
"I envy him a lot and I also wanted to know how it works and he said to me that if you learn how to read people, it would be easier for you to know his attitude, values and mood."
"The book respects the perusers to examine some of these differing methods for understanding people remembering the true objective to look more remote than where we regularly put our thoughtfulness regarding access extraordinary natural bits of knowledge."
"The book welcomes the readers to investigate some of these diverse techniques for understanding individuals keeping in mind the end goal to look further than where we normally put our attention to access life-changing intuitive insights."
"An excellent book on how to analyze people, here you will find 3 books on one cover."
"Useful book."
"This is one great book which will teach you how to analyze people and understand them better."
"What an extraordinary book on analyzing people."
Best Antique & Collectible Rugs

When you download Investing Guide: for beginners: understanding futures, options, stocks, bonds, bitcoins ,!You will discover all the basic simple methods of investing. Download Investing Guide: for beginners: understanding futures, options, stocks, bonds, bitcoins now, and start using every dollar investing on your future!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I figured a beginner's guide would probably be a good start."
"This book is more like an introduction sorta thing; you’d get in the beginning of a big complex chapter in a science book."
"This is a great book for people who desire to find greener pastures and achieve the best for their lives in the future."
"This book really helped me to understand the value of investing and it provides helpful guides on how to start."
"An Interesting read about the Investment and real time strategy to make the money ready for retirement.many time people do mistake while investing money and they normally loose the hard earning money.Through this book one can learn about investment ideas and the real time plan to invest in stock market and other useful other investment ideas through which one can secured his or her money at the same time can get maximize return from the invested money.I would highly recommend this book to any newbies."
"Okay, when I started reading this book, I sighed "Oh no, another fluff book with no substance.""
"It explains all the basics involving traditional markets like Forex, Stocks, Real Estate stretching all the way up to more recent assets like Cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoins."
"This reading gave me some valuable tips about risks and rewards balance, and definitely made me financial smarter."
Best Antique & Collectible Toys

Tired of searching for special toys that weren't mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. -Library Journal Jackie Huang is the creator of Woolbuddy, a collection of premium, handcrafted stuffed animals with more than 300 characters.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Love these fast and easy to make felted cuties."
"I used to make these from pictures in internet, but book provide some useful tips (especially useful for beginners), and book is more comfortable in usage comparing with screen, and more details are visible."
"Totally cute projects with easy to follow instructions."
"Also a great book to read to inspire you to create your own designs!"
"this was a gift."
"Great, easy instructions. Projects that are graded for learning successfully. Super cute animals, fabulous photos that inspire. Brilliant for older children ready to sit and create gifts and playthings. Amazing!"
"Great little book with lots of cute & do-able needle felting projects!"
Best Antique & Collectible Dolls

The message was clutched in the fist of a destitute former doll collector found dead at the bottom of a cliff with a valuable French doll’s parasol in her pocket. "A trio of smart, independent women...the peek into this world is fascinating" ~ Romantic Times.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I enjoyed reading this book, and the author kept me guessing through to the very end as to who did the murder, but I must admit I found the sheer number of characters involved a little difficult to keep straight in my head."
"This is the first book in the Gretchen Birch mysteries by Deb Baker, and sees Gretchen return to Phoenix after her Aunt Nina calls her and advises that her mom is missing."
"Dolled Up for Murder offers an engrossing puzzle, a clever and balanced use of the world of doll collection to create the plot, parallel action juxtaposed between Gretchen Birch and her mother - all set in the extreme heat and monsoons of Arizona."
"She once had a extensive and highly valuable collection, but, due to her inability to stop buying more and more expensive pieces, she got in trouble with the bank and lost her home, her collection and ultimately became an alcoholic vagrant living on the streets with other people down on their luck. In spite of the story being quite suspenseful and there being several possible suspects, it lost a lot of ground with me because of the numerous spelling and grammar mistakes throughout."
Best Antique & Collectible Records

It’s bursting with the latest facts and stats on your favorite games from the futuristic soccer action of Rocket League to the psychedelic paint battles of Splatoon . Fourteen categories encompass a wide array of games—the rapidly growing e-sports and professional video game players, the classic arcade-style fun of Mario, fighting games, and the "user generated content" of Minecraft. The internationally renowned brand is also available across a number of platforms; GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS global television shows are watched by over 750 million viewers annually, over half a million subscribe to the GWR YouTube channel, the global website receives 14 million viewers annually and the brand has over 4 million fans on Facebook.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A 28 year old step-grandson who is a whiz computer person, and his 16 year old brother,also a whiz with computers, both remarked about this book in a very favorable manner."
"This book has a lot of trivia in it. If anyone still gives a trivia party this book would put you leaps on everyone else."
"I think it's a fun book to browse and although he is almost 14 now, during the years when he was between the ages 8-12 he excitedly went into hiding every year and read them cover to cover."
"has a thick hardback cover in a shiny yellow metallic that makes it look like a rockstar is gonna pop out when you open it up."
"It is a thick book and what I love is that every possible space on each page is filled with facts and stories."
"There is a lot of good information and tips in the book."
"Great book."
"I get the new one for my son every Christmas, this has kept my son who is 12 and my daughter who is 9 enthralled with reading for countless hours."
Best Antique & Collectible Pottery & Ceramics

A Christmas party for the upper crust of the small Texas town of Maycroft turns tragic when the hostess ends up dead. "Sharpe Edge was a great combination of friendship, romance, and a good mystery to solve." They are the perfect cozy mysteries - light, funny, well written, with a good story line, and interesting characters. "Deena is a bumbling Columbo, meddling, lovable, caring, getting herself into situations with no thoughts of the consequences. Lisa B. Thomas is a former high school Journalism and English teacher who writes fiction and creative non-fiction.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Thomas also has a strong narrative sense and there are passages in this book that are wonderfully lyrical: The opening paragraph of one chapter describing how people feel at a funeral is but one example of how beautifully she can write. That said, I think what I liked best about this book and the previous one in her Cozy Suburbs Mystery Series - "Sharpe Shooter" - is her portrayal of female characters. Deena is 50-something, comfortably married to a man she loves, and a kind of guardian angel to her older brother Russell, an Army veteran suffering from PTSD."
"The clues were nicely spread out, giving the reader a chance to work on solving the mystery: who, if anyone, pushed the rich invalid in her wheelchair down the steps in the middle of a Christmas party?"
"This is an appealing cozy mystery with likeable characters, good details, and ever-growing suspense."
"Deanna Sharpe, a 50 something former journalism teacher and now newspaper reporter in the small town of Maycroft, Texas, is an unlikely heroine, which makes it easy to identify with her. Deanna's brother Russell has recently started dating the daughter of the victim who thinks it was not an accident but murder."
"Since the daughter is dating Deena's brother, Russell."
Best Antique & Collectible Toy Animals

In the annals of consumer crazes, nothing compares to Beanie Babies. "A fresh and darkly comic look at how the rise of internet commerce went hand-in-hand with soccer moms and "irrational exuberance" to transform a cheap children's toy into a national mania and one of the greatest speculative bubbles in American history.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Remember Beanie Babies?"
"This was a thorough exploration of Ty, Beanie Baby mania, and what happened when the mania ended."
"Ty Warner may seem weird but you have to give him credit as a businessman, he knew his product and industry completely."
"The book is less dry than an economics book, or reading about the history of something like Tulip mania, and much more personal since the history is so recent."
"The book explains some non-obvious things about how the "collectible" idea was goosed by Ty Warner's incessant tinkering to make the best product."
"This was a fascinating story of genuis, marketing and greed."
"What an amazing book."
"Even if you didn't get caught up in the Beanie Baby phenomenon don't miss this books larger point - this isn't only about cuddly little animals."
Best Antique & Collectible Precious Metals

I wish I had this book when I was just starting the hobby of metal detecting!” - Josh in Florida “I have been metal detecting for over 5 years and this great metal detecting guide book taught me plenty of new tips and tricks.” - Mike in Texas. From choosing the right machine to identifying your valuable treasure, Mark Smith covers these subjects and everything in between in an easy to understand way. Learn how to find more treasure by: understanding common metal detecting terminology, understanding which metal detectors work the best and where, understanding how and why a metal detector works, other equipment you will need, proper etiquette, what you can expect to find, why you should never throw anything away, how to identify your finds, how to identify jewelry, how to tell if it is real gold, how to metal detect with children, which recovery tools work the best, how to recover treasure, how to metal detect private property, how to identify unknown metal detecting finds, metal detecting creeks, rivers and lakes, pinpointing, making weak targets stronger, cleaning your finds, the best places to use your metal detector, selling your finds and more! Find out how you can maximize your treasure with this informative metal detecting book today.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this as a retirement gift for a co-worker who mentioned metal detecting would be a hobby they would like to pursue post retirement."
"Covers everything you need to get started,or expand on what you already know."
"Book looked awesome by cover pretty basic inside good but not awesome big print good for old guys a book anybody with a little experience could have written will not order any other books by this writer."
"Mark hits it solid in that detecting info he has accumulated."
"Me and my 10 year old grandson loved this book, we bought a second hand metal detector at the local pawn shop for $36 and have been having a blast finding relics, coins, just exploring, I highly recommend this book if you are a beginner."
"I really enjoyed this book."
"Excellent introduction."
"Mark explains to the novice the basics of metal detecting."
Best Antique & Collectible Coins & Medals

Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion. --Jeff Garrett, President, American Numismatic Association. When coin collectors, friends, and family ask for the single best guide book on American coins, my answer is simple: The Official Red Book . Expanded sections and new features in the second edition include: an overview price-guide of foreign coins that circulated as cash in the British American colonies; coverage of the U.S. Mint's 19801984 American Arts gold medallions; an 18-page illustrated history and price guide of So-Called Dollars; insight from Q. David Bowers on determining coin prices and values; advice on collecting and investing in modern gold and silver bullion coins; a state-by-state listings of American Numismatic Association clubs; more than 2,400 updated or new coin photos; a look at the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA and coin collecting; interviews with U.S. Mint coin designers; and more.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very informative Book, I haven't looked through my coin books and loose ones in several years."
"All ways purchase these books, helps keep up with much needed info for my coin collection !!"
"My first Redbook."
"If you have an interest in your coin's value, this book is a MUST."
"I couldn't ask for a better reference book!"
"Perfect for the collector in my family."
"Very thorough and just what I needed."
"Not enough detail for me to see in the book or detailed in what to look for on the coin."
Best Antique & Collectible Porcelain & China

With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations, this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional Chinese art. "An ideal keepsake for collectors and art lovers, Chinese Art explores meanings behind the plethora of common motifs and symbols found in all sorts of Chinese art. A perfect reference for collectors, museum-goers, docents, students of Chinese art, and anyone else with a serious interest in the culture and history of China, the book includes both Chinese and Pinyin text, over 630 illustrations (including references to on-line collections), an extensive index in both Chinese and English, a bibliography, and a list of recommended museums and other places to visit with interesting collections of Chinese art.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"And again here this book has been a source of new information to me, I have learned so much in the meanings of Chinese symbols Thank you Patricia Bjaaland Welch."
"Very useful for understanding Chinese art objects, Illustrations are very good."
"Very useful in understanding Chinese symbolism."
"Sections are clearly divided into subject matter, colors, media."
"The book is excellent."
"Excellent book for learning and studying The Chinese Symbols, motifs and colours."
"This book is phenomenal ..I hope to use it to get a full appreciation of Chinese Art in my future visit to Southern China."
Best Antique & Collectible Care & Restoration

Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop is a find companion volume to Goddard's book The Wonder of Knifemaking and provides all the details you need to start making knives on a budget.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"While you might not be able to pull off a knife shop for $50, the book does give plenty of ideas on how to build your own equipment at a fraction of the cost of new, factory-built equipment."
"Owned this book before, but it got lost in the moving shuffle."
"Very Nice Product."
"Great book for starters and for some more experienced blade smiths as well."
"excellent instructive book."
"If i like knives and want to make them , this is a must have."
"Great book for someone (Like me!)."
Best Antique & Collectible Sports Memorabilia

"The long-awaited 8th edition of Old Fishing Lures & Tackle -"the bible for lures collectors"- has been thoroughly updated, combining the time-honored research of the late Carl F. Luckey with essential updates from author Russell E. Lewis . Russell E. Lewis is a Michigan college professor and author.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Value ranges are shown."
"I already owned the sixth edition of this book, but purchased the eight edition in hopes that more information would be presented on some of the more obscure lure manufacturers."
"This guide along with the 6 volume set by Russell Lewis of more modern fishing tackle really covers anything you will probably find in any tackle box !"
"The one area that fell just a bit short was information on rods and reels; very little information."
"I've already found information on a couple of lures that folks on Ebay had listed as "manufacturer unknown."
"This publication is filled with wonderful pictures of lures, great text, and resides near my significant other's commode for easy access and interesting reading."
"I use this book every time I buy old fishing lures."
