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Great contents, but
Bid a new set from ebay and it arrived in two boxes. It has great contents, but:
Finest compilation of the writings of the most brilliant minds over the centuries past ever
These books were first published in 1952.Only 500 sets were published that year, a Private Library Collection it was called, and sold for $500.00 per set.My father was one of the original purchasers, and he passed them down to me when he died.(It's still even in its original custom made bookcase!)
Cost effective when you consider your options...
Regardless of minor squabbling over what should and shouldn't be included, this is a very good collection of western works. I'd call it great in fact, when you consider the amount you'd have to pay to purchase all these seperate, not to mention all the wading you'd do through some not-so-necessary reads.
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Subjects:  1. American - General    2. Anthologies    3. Encyclopedias    4. Literary Collections / General    5. Literature - Classics / Criticism    6. Reference    7. Collections & anthologies of various literary forms    8. General    9. Medicine, Greek and Roman   

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Perfect Book For 3D Modellers and general Artists
This book is really the reference book for furniture and has a Wide variety of furniture types covered! About 99% of the books pages contain Beautiful and 100% clear Photographs.
Furniture by Judith Miller
A few months ago, I found this book while browsing through the shelves at a local bookstore. The fantastic pictures and descriptions in the book ignited my interest in furniture history. This is not a how-to book, but if you want an understanding of the details that are characteristic of particular furniture styles -- as well as some background on the historical, political and social forces that influenced these designs -- you probably won't find a better reference manual.
Great new book
This is an absolutely beautiful book.The photography is spectacular, all of the pieces are on a white background so you can really see the details.It has a lot of information accompanying the photos and covers all the major time periods.I would like to use this as a text for the History of Interiors class I teach. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Encyclopedias    5. Furniture    6. Furniture Arts And Crafts    7. History    8. Styles    9. Antiques & Collectibles / Furniture   

Reviews (6)

Impressive customer service !
I e-mailed the publisher to ask for an update of a celebrity address. He was fast with an answer. He also mentioned he has started a new service to autograph collectors. He will answer any question on the subject of autoghaph collecting for FREE!
Here's The List of Celebrity Autographs
I have known David Moore for many years and he is the only author of celebrity directories that uses and updates his address list on daily basis. For me, here is a list of celebrities who I have contacted and received autographs through the mail. They are: Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Gates, Roy Clark, Gillian Anderson, Nicholas Cage, Bill Cosby, James Garner, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Gary Trudeau, Olivia Newton-John, Brandi Chastain, James Watson, Sandra Day O'Connor, Harmon Killebrew, George Bush, Betty Ford, Jimmy Carter, Leann Rhimes, Muhammad Ali, Angela Landsbury, Reba McEntire, Jay Leno, Faith Hill, Tommy John, Tom Hanks, Michael Eisner, Nolan Ryan, Tony Bennet, Colin Powell, Robert Duvall, John Mellencamp, Whoopi Goldberg and many others. If you want excellent results and great customer service, I highly recommend David Moore's book.

This Author is an Expert
After I purchased this book I contacted the author, Mr. Moore to ask him about collecting autographs by index cards or by photographs. He was prompt and very informative with his reply. If you want questions answered about auotgraph collecting, get in touch with him, you will be happy you did. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Autographs    2. Antiques & Collectibles / Popular Culture    3. Directories    4. Reference    5. Reference / Directories    6. Autographs    7. Celebrities    8. Encyclopedias    9. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    10. Rich & Famous   

Subjects:  1. Baseball - General    2. Encyclopedias    3. Essays    4. General    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Erotic art    8. Photographs: collections    9. Photography / General   

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BUD HASTINS AVON COLLECTORS BOOK
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE BOOK I PURCHASED FROM AMAZON.COMTHIS BOOK DID GIVE ME ALL THE INFORMATION I WAS LOOKING FOR. AND DOING BUSINESS WITH AMAZON.COM WAS VERY GOOD, AND THE PRICES AND SHIPPING WERE VERY SATISFACTORY.

The Seventeenth Edition
As a whole it is fantastic. But, by not listing the men's by name, such as "Leather"; it caused me a lot of time and trouble trying to find it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Avon Products, Inc.    6. Bottles    7. Catalogs    8. Collectors and collecting    9. Glass & Glassware    10. Glass Arts And Crafts    11. Glassware    12. Reference - Price Guides    13. United States   

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Kowalsky Book Surpasses Godden's Standard Reference
For years, serious collectors of pottery and porcelain relied on the works of Geoffrey Godden to assist them in their search for manufacturer's marks. Other authors produced different books, but Godden always remained the standard. Those days are over as Arnold A. and Dorothy E. Kowalsky have now produced what will undoubtedly become the definitive ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARKS. Emphasizing the products of American, English and European earthenware, ironstone and stoneware from 1780-1980, the Kowalsky's present - as their book jacket states - "Makers, Marks, and Patterns in Blue and White, Historic Blue, Flow Blue, Mulberry, Romantic Transferware, Tea Leaf and White Ironstone."Containing 688 pages and hundreds of manufacturer's marks, this masterpiece highlights - and cross references to Geoffrey Godden - American Potteries and Marks, English Potters and Patterns, and European Potters and Patterns. Also included are notes from selected authorities spotlighting transfer printing on blue and white ceramics, historical Staffordshire, Flow Blue, Mulberry Ironstone, White Ironstone and Copper Lustre Decorative Motifs on White Ironstone China. The authors have diligently provided a guide for readers to know how to use their book. Some books are written for information; some for pleasure. This wonderful addition to the world of antiques and collectibles provides both information and pleasure. You really can't get any better than this!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Encyclopedias    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Pottery, American    9. Pottery, English    10. Reference   

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BUY THIS BOOK
This is a CLASSIC reference book on Revolutionary War artifacts! The best book written on Revolutionary War artifacts.
George C. Neumann and Frank J. Kravic have really done it this time. Hands down this is the best book written on artifacts of the American Revolution. From A to Z you can look up nearly anything that was used in the War ForIndependence. Great for amateurs and pros alike it is an indispensablereference tool especially with museums and private collections. Verypopular with online auctions as this book is referred to often. Greatphotographs that are clear with a brief description of every item. Some ofthese artifacts are now on display at Valley Forge. For collectors andhistorians alike this work is unparalleled and for over 20 years has beenthe "bible" for collecting artifacts of the American Revolution.No other work has come close. Highly recommended.

Excellent for re-enactors!
This book is an alphabetically organized list of hundreds of artifacts from the Revolutionary War, with photos of everything listed.Each item is described in detail, from powder horns to clothing to medical instruments. If you are a re-enactor of this period and you don't have this book, getit! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Children's Literature - General    2. Children's literature    3. Encyclopedias    4. Literary Criticism    5. Literature - Classics / Criticism    6. Reference    7. Literary Criticism & Collections / Reference    8. Literature/English | World Literature    9. Literature: History & Criticism   

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One of the best books on Matchbox Toys.
Its a big book and plenty of clear colour photos of so many examples throughout.covers every era of Matchbox toys.This type of book is superior over the wide but short books printed by this publisher.There is so much information here no matter whether you are devoted collector or just love looking at the old toys you had.This book will please most people.Its good value and high quality.

Great Matchbox reference book !!!
This is a great reference book, full of details and history aboutevolution of Matchbox toys. If you love Matchbox, this is a must. CharlieMack is a true expert on the subject, and this is for sure the mostcomplete and updated information about the subject. The only complains are:cover picture is not representative at all. Pictures are excelent but couldbe larger for the "reg. wheels" and "miniatures", andseveral rare cars and boxes are ommited (no space probably). However,"Tomart's Price Guide for Hot Wheels" have a much better andcontemporary graphic design and many more pictures in a smaller book, andalso with more description of individual models.

Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys Review
I feel this is a great book.Why?It has very much attention to the details of the hobby.The pictures are helpful.They price guide is quite accurate and good for reference.Mr. Mack did a wonderful job putting thisbook together.Alot of time and energy must have went into the book and itpaid off.I recommend it to new and experienced collectors alike. Greatbook! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Catalogs    2. Collectors and collecting    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Matchbox toys    5. Models    6. Motor vehicles    7. Reference    8. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models   

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The Best Generalist's Book On Classic Cars
No book is perfect for the collector, but this is probably the best for car collectors.With over 1000 of the world's finest models, from over 200 marques, it has certainly captured the best amongst its pages.It also has some strange picks, but it doesn't claim to only list the top cars.And the world doesn't start in 1945 for this author, his team goes back as far as 1891 for their car selections. Excellent colour photos, with some B/W.Godd source of information on cars from the 1930s.With over 500 pages, this is a big book in all dimensions.Great value. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antique and classic cars    2. Automobiles    3. Automotive    4. Automotive - Antique & Classic    5. Automotive - History    6. Automotive - Pictorial    7. Encyclopedias    8. History    9. Transportation    10. Sale Books   

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Entertaning and well written but off base
Now, I agree with about 80% of the things the author is skeptical about.I mean, I don't believe in them too.However, the hair starts to go up on the back of my neck when yet another Western white guy dismisses every cultural belief that is not his.The definitions of many items discussed are not even remotely correct too.It reminds me of when a born again Christian rips apart every single world religion because they know the "truth."What are you supposed to gather from this, that all indigenous people and other cultures are stupid because they aren't backed by a US drug company? Acupuncture is really a dangerous delusion?That gets real old.It's a little 1860 pioneer type thinking to me.I think if I were actually interested in a topic such as Chinese medicine I may rather go to better sources than one Western guy's 2 paragraph dismissive definition.Kudos to the author, it must be nice to know absolutely everything about absolutely everything and be able to discard it all in favor of Western thought in one book. ;)

It's funny how completely false he can get.
I can't remember if Doctor Wallach is mentioned in his book or not but the other day I came across this man's site, promoting his book. He had a listing there about Doctor Joel Wallach. Within the first sentence he said that Wallach claims that all diseases are a result of mineral deficiency! Amazing...this is how he calls Wallach a quack? With a complete and total LIE. That's right. See I have Wallach's books. My family takes his supplements. I am part of Wallach's company email: Ekowal459@aol.com to discuss it further if you're inclined, etc. Now, I have also listened to DOCTOR Wallach's seminars in about 20 different variations and have health successes of my own as a result of him. Never once does Dr. Wallach [BS,DVM+ND] or his Wife Dr. Ma Lan [A Microsurgeon MD with a Masters in Science and liscensed Acupuncturist], ever come within the neighborhood of saying that all diseases are caused by mineral deficiency! This is insane and completely untrue. Furthermore he discredits Wallach for calling himself a physician by the implication that a Naturopathic doctor is NOT a physician on the grounds that he is NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR. Once again a moron who can't understand how someone who's primary means of health care for patients is not pharmaceuticals can be a legitimate Doctor. So by his standards Osteopaths are not Physicians? No one can heal anyone else unless they dispence pharmaceuticals? Oh that's right, Naturopaths can dispense pharmaceuticals in state's which allow it...like the one Wallach trained and worked in...interesting. And Wallach does recommend some pharmaceuticals where prudent...he's not a lunatic. He talks about what an outrage his claims are? Such an outrage... I have one of his seminars on tape where he is speaking to 200 DOCTORS. Why would they even show up? This man tries to discredit Doctor Wallach and that which he says which aren't lies are just foolish arguments that make him look like the con artist or just plain ignorant of his subject [Wallach, Naturopathy, Health...etc. Don't waste your time on this man's books. I won't even talk about the positive points in this book that actually have merit because as far as I'm concerned his ranting about Doc Wallach on his site... and in the book, I seem to recall, discredits everything else period.
Good book
This is a good book for a rainy day, because it is a lot to absorb. But I really like this book. I actually bought it because of all the negative reviews - I wanted to see what all the hooplah was about. It has many interesting theories - and you do not HAVE to believe all of them - but they all deserve consideration. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Controversial Knowledge    3. Encyclopedias    4. General    5. Miscellanea    6. New Age    7. Pseudoscience    8. Reference    9. Science    10. Science (Specific Aspects)    11. Skepticism    12. Controversial Knowledge & Mysteries    13. Popular science    14. Reference works    15. Social Science / General   

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A must have for the collector or dealer!
Gene and Cathy Florence have done an outstanding job on this book. The pictures are outstanding and an excellent source for identifying various glass pieces. The descriptions are clear and very informative. My only issue is with the prices quoted. As Internet auctions, such as eBay are now the premier source for purchasing or selling depression glass, prices are drastically lower for most items listed in this book. This is also true for other similar books by other authors as well. As on-line auction sites are now the dominant source for depression glass and other collectables, the average prices seen over time on on-line auctions must be taken into account for future values.

An educated collector is a successful collector!!
I recently purchased this book because I not only wanted to start collecting depression glass, but I wanted to know what I was talking about and also what I was buying.The photography is fantastic.The legends are priceless.The summary of each collection provides you with its' history.The valuation of the depression glass pieces allows you to make sound purchasing decisions.This book is excellent for the novice, yet invaluable for the more serious glass collector.Highly recommend!

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass
Another Great book by Gene Florence.This book is very well organized and contains the information that a collector will want.I recommend this to every beginning collector.I couldn't do without this book when searching for and identifying depression glass.Large pictures are clear, in color, and show great detail.Lots of information.A must have! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Glass & Glassware    6. Glass Arts And Crafts    7. Kitchenware    8. Reference - General    9. Reference - Price Guides   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Encyclopedias    3. Ethnic Issues    4. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General    5. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    6. History    7. Indians of North America    8. Native American    9. Native American Sociology    10. Native Americans    11. Social Science    12. Social life and customs    13. Sociology    14. American history    15. Collections & anthologies of various literary forms    16. Ethnic studies    17. North America   

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. Biography    3. Encyclopedias    4. England    5. English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh    6. History    7. Literary Criticism    8. Literature - Classics / Criticism    9. Novelists, English    10. Social life and customs    11. Women Authors    12. Women and literature    13. British Isles    14. Literary Criticism & Collections / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh    15. Literature: Texts   

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DC, I still don't get them.
I am a marvel fan. I like DC, but I am not a die hard fan. DC is fantasy. Marvel less fantasy.(At least after that 90's weirdness.)I love Batman and Superman, but the rest of the DC Universe is out three. In the Justice League cartoon, Doomsday was just an alien who wanted a fight. According to this Encyclopedia, he was created on Krypton (Which makes his body able to kill Superman) and was sent into space in a suit he could not escape from. He lands on Earth and spends hundreds of years trying to break free. He finallly does and digs his way to surface. Instead of celebrating, he kills Superman. Wow! Get this book if you like things like this. Personally, DC leaves a bad taste and I can only take so much at one time.

Can't Have Everything
I enjoyed the book.Yes, there are some characters missing.However, I don't think you can include EVERYTHING.Some things just fall through the cracks.Overall and for the most part, this is a very good text for the DC Universe.And with the way the comic universe changes, you can't put everything in a one volume text.This book came out before Infinite Crisis.Look what that did to the DC Universe.

A Must have for ANY comic fan.
What a wealth of information! The book covers over 1000 characters, teams, locations, and vehicles. Based solely on how much is covered in the book; this is an absolute must have for any comic book fan - Marvel, DC, or otherwise.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Art    3. Comic books, strips, etc    4. Comic books, strips, etc.    5. Comics    6. DC Comics, Inc    7. DC Comics, Inc.    8. Encyclopedias    9. History and criticism    10. Reference - General    11. Techniques - Cartooning    12. United States    13. Art / Cartooning   

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Excellent Book!
This is an excellent resource for American Brilliant Cut Glass collectors.This is the second-edition of Revi's book, and is better and full of more pictures.The pictures of the cut glass are of great quality, and could not look better.THIS IS AN EXCELLENT AND RESOURCEFUL BOOK.5 Stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Cut glass    5. Engraved glass    6. Glass & Glassware    7. History    8. United States    9. Antiques & Collectables    10. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass    11. USA   

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not as good as the 1st and 2nd, but still great
I didn't like this one quite as much as the 1st and 2nd Why book (part 2 seems to be out of print), mainly because it lacked the Special Reports which were the best part of its predecessors.But this is a minor complaint and like the other books in the series I've read this one so many times that I have practically memorized it.That won't stop me from reading it many times more.
Why Things Are & Why Things Aren't
Achenbach is a genius at observation, very interesting questions and wonderful and witty humor.If you loved his previous books you'll love this one.I was sad to finish it.

Accurate, informative and hysterically funny
This book is for the insatiably curious, and it is a joy to read.Not only is it incredibly funny but it's full of accurate scientific information, and provides answers to questions you didn't even realize youhad. The author is obviously an incredibly talented writer who is having agood time with the subject matter. A great little book and suprisinglyprofound! ... Read more

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An important mainstay for either high school or college-level literary holdings
The Harlem Renaissance was a broad movement of the 1920s and 30s in America which involved all genres of the arts in a vivid spurt of creative growth, and charting the literary movement's works and major players is Encyclopedia Of The Harlem Literary Renaissance: The Essential Guide To The Lives And Works Of The Harlem Renaissance Writers. Over six hundred A-Z entries detail the history of the movement and explain how the writer and their works helped influence and change the face of American literary achievement. From historical studies to literary criticism, primary source materials and quotes throughout make the Encyclopedia Of The Harlem Literary Renaissance an important mainstay for either high school or college-level literary holdings.
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Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. African American authors    3. African American intellectuals    4. African Americans    5. American - African American & Black    6. American - General    7. American literature    8. Authors, American    9. Biography    10. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    11. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    12. Encyclopedias    13. General    14. General And Reference Works (Young Adult)    15. Intellectual life    16. Juvenile Nonfiction    17. Literary Criticism    18. Literary Criticism & Collections    19. Literature (Young Adult)    20. Literature - Classics / Criticism    21. Reference    22. Reference - Encyclopedias    23. English    24. Literary studies: 16th to 18th centuries    25. Reference works    26. USA   

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNITED STATES STAMPS AND STAMP COLLECTING
I HAVE COLLECTED FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND I AM ONLY AT PAGE 35 OF THIS BOOK AND HAVE ALREADY LEARNED NEW THINGS. GREAT JOB!!!!!ANYONE WITH AN INTEREST IN U S COLLECTING SHOULD OWN THIS BOOK. GARY MARTIN

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNITED STATES STAMPS
FANTASTIC BOOK - IT WILL APPEAL TO ALL COLLECTORS - I'M ONLY ABOUT 10% DONE WITH THE BOOK AND I ENJOY EVERY PAGE. ILLUSTRATIONS MAKES THE BOOK EASY TO READ.

Great book for both beginning and advanced collectors
Sixty-two chapters written by area experts on every area of US stamps (history, production and technology), and stamp collecting in general. High quality printing and generous color illustrations. Suitable for the beginning collector looking to find an area of interest or to understand the basics, as well as for the advanced collector to dig deeper in even familiar areas. I have been a serious stamp collector for over 30 years, and find new things in the book that I didn't know or fully appreciate in my hobby.A tremendous value. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Encyclopedias    5. Postage stamps    6. Reference    7. Stamp collecting    8. Stamps    9. United States    10. United States - General   

Reviews (10)

Great Reference Book
I purchased this book to use as reference. I needed something that would date some blocks. This book does that. Not all the blocks have a definite date but give a "ball park" date. At least it is a start. I wanted this information because of all the discussion about copyright issues. I am finding out that the majority of patterns published today are spin offs of previous blocks.

A perfect addition to complete your library
The title is honest: this truly is an encyclopedia.Taken by itself, this wonderful resource will seem dry, but you'll return to Ms. Brackman's book again and again. There is a brief introduction and an easily understood key to finding the blocks which follow (drawn in black & white). Don't look here for colorways tips or settings options, don't look for projects or how-to's- you won't find any.Instead, come here to browse, revisit old favorites and perhaps discover new and rediscover forgotten blocks. There is enough inspiration here for a bazillion quilts.Truly a treasure.

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
This book only shows how to identify the type of block and known names.It does not tell any history, except where the name came from (like a publication).I was hoping this would be about the folklore associated with the block names (like what Kansas Troubles and Bachelor's Puzzle mean).Although I know the stories collected about quilt blocks would be purely speculation, it would be fun to read a book about collected histories. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques/Collectibles    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Indexes    5. Patchwork    6. Patterns    7. Periodicals    8. Quilt Making    9. Quilting    10. Quilts & Quilting    11. Quiltmaking