1 comments about Guide to Vintage Trade Stimulators & Counter Games.

1. On top of hundreds of fantastic photos the book has game discriptions and prices. Many that are not pictured are still in the price list and described there. The dates of manufacture as well as the maker and the origin. Includes a fantastic history of trade stimulator as a whole, and offers contacts for restoration and evaluation. I need another copy, I have worn mine out!

5 comments about Object of Virtue: A Novel.

1. This is a wonderful book for anyone, especially a serious Russophile. The author keeps you guessing about "who done it" until the very end of the story while weaving a fascinating tale of Old/New Russia. For those Russophiles out there, references are meticulously accurate right down to the type of tea used by the main character. I would highly recommend "Object of Virtue" for every reader.



2. A nice story with great potentual. The charactor developement is a bit shallow. Sasha is almost unlikeable because of this. The history surrounding it is wonderful, and he places you in the story with his visual discriptions. I would definately read another book by this author. I believe that he will grow and bring his charactors to life. As a showcase for Faberge' and faded opulence, it is a very nice read.



3. This fast paced and scintillating novel is great frothy fun. The mercenary world of New York's auction houses is peopled with Russian emigre aristocrats, New York society hostesses,new Russian billionaires and a shady character or two.Nicholson's look at faberge objects is told with authority as the expert he is.An eye for architecture,fashion, and the haunts of the rich and glamourous is grounded by real charm.Delightful!



4. Based on the book jacket description of Nicholas Nicholson's Object of Virtue, I expected a historical fiction with a strong dose of intrigue, "While researching a priceless work of art, a young man stumbles upon mystery and dark family secrets." Sasha works for a high-end auction house in New York City as a Russian art expert specializing in Faberge craftsmanship. Anticipation mounts as Sasha traces the history of a legendary Faberge figurine that a Russian of dubious lineage has brought in to sell. The story alludes to old family feuds, and an unknown cousin associated with the Russian selling the figurine creates controversy, but despite various hints the secrets of the family are never fully revealed. A bit of danger and suspense are introduced as Sasha travels to Moscow to conduct research in the government archives, but you never get the impression he's placing himself in real danger. Nicholson has certainly produced a well written and researched book - my knowledge of Faberge has increased from nothing to a little bit of something as a result of this reading. Object of Virtue is certainly an interesting book, just not quite as mysterious as the jacket makes it out to be.



5. Very boring book to read. I plodded on hoping it would come to life but there was so much padding I gave up 3/4 of the way through. Needless to say I won't be buying this authors work in future.

No comments about Spongeware and Spatterware.

1 comments about Encyclopedia of Porcelain Enamel Advertising: With Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. This is a very good book for folks starting out in collecting porcelain signs. There are hundreds of photos and it gives you a good idea of the variety of what exists and what to collect. Prices listed are now out of date.

No comments about A Portfolio Primer: Teaching, Collecting, and Assessing Student Writing.

No comments about Art Law: The Guide for Collectors, Artists, Investors, Dealers, and Artists (2 Volume Set).

1 comments about Abcs of Costume Jewelry: Advice for Buying & Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. While there is some useful information for beginning collectors here, the photographs are of varying quality, and many are completely out of focus. Some beautiful pieces and some nice collections depicted.

No comments about The Scramble for Art in Central Africa.

4 comments about Collector's Guide to Vintage Televisions: Identification & Values (Collector's Guide to).

1. Beautiful little paperback with 200 superior, very sharp full color pictures. Sets are grouped by manufacturer. There are brief sections covering cautions, definitions and warnings. Current values of each model appears, along with its description, model number and year of manufacture. The products of nearly 120 manufacturers are included. Anyone collecting vintage TVs or those interested in nostalgia items will enjoy this book.



2. A must have for anyone interested in television. Clear and easily readable, this book provides all the essential information (and then some) when it comes to vintage TV's.



3. This book is lots of fun even if you only want to look at the many excellent photographs.



4. Man's consciousness happened in a cathode ray tube in the 1900s.
   This much we know to be true. Use this book to track old hardware used to tap into this consciousness and then view with the whole family!

1 comments about The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Undervalued Feature.

1. this recently published book is a complete and thorough listing of alarm watches from their re-invention around 1949 until the present day. With many photographs and details, a novice can develop an understanding of the nuances and clever inventions of this mechanical watch feature. Compliments to the author for his detailed photos of both the movements (front and back views) and the assembled watch and dial.
   Highly recommended!