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The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long reliant upon naval strength for its independence, were issued to the Navy, beginning with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The first true campaign medals awarded to the Army followed the Battle of Waterloo, although many had been issued privately and unofficially before this. As one would expect for a country like Britain, with an outstanding imperial history dating to modern times, a vast field of military medals covering service in Africa, India, and China awaits the attention of the collector. There are, too, the collections relating to ...
The joy of finding an old box in the attic filled with postcards, invitations, theater programs, laundry lists, and pay stubs is discovering the stories hidden within them. The paper trails of our lives -- or ephemera -- may hold sentimental value, reminding us of great grandparents. They chronicle social history. They can be valuable as collectibles or antiques. But the greatest pleasure is that these ordinary documents can reconstruct with uncanny immediacy the drama of day-to-day life. The Encyclopedia of Ephemera is the first work of its kind, providing an unparalleled sourcebook with over 400 entries that cover all aspects of everyday documents and artifacts, from bookmarks to birth cer...
Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2016-2017 is the up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full colour, each with a detailed description and current price range, the book also offers what those in the know look for - how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another piece. Meanwhile, in-depth Closer Look features explain what to look for when appraising everything from 20th century glass to costume jewellery. Every image is changed for every edition to keep the book up-to-date with collecting and buying trends. Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 201...
Vols. 24-52 include the Proceedings of the American Numismatic Association Convention, 1911-39.
Vols. 24-52 include the proceedings of the A.N.A. convention. 1911-39.
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Sie sind Harry-Potter-Fan der ersten Stunde und wollten schon immer auf dessen Spuren wandeln? Dann darf natürlich ein Besuch in den Londoner Warner Bros. Studios nicht fehlen. Und im Anschluss geht es zu Gleis 9 3⁄4 an der King's Cross Station – danach weiter mit dem Hogwarts Express. Ebenso lotst sie unser Reiseführer kundig in die echte Szenerie der fiktiven Winkelgasse und hält zauberhafte Abstecher nach Oxford und Edinburgh parat.
Magische reisgids met alle must-sees voor de Harry Potter-fan. Ervaar de magische wereld van Harry Potter als nooit tevoren met deze ultieme Harry Potter-reisgids. Ontdek de wereld van Zweinstein, Zweinsveld en de Wegisweg en bezoek de plekken die bekend zijn uit de films en de boeken. De Warner Bros. Studios in Londen, Perron 93⁄4 bij King’s Cross Station, een ritje met de Hogwarts Express... Deze magische plekken doen je hart als Potterhead sneller kloppen. Als een heuse sluipwegwijzer is het boek is opgedeeld in verschillende regio’s zodat je makkelijk alles uit je trip kunt halen, waar in Groot-Britannië je ook bent (en als bonus staan er ook nog wat tips in voor buiten het VK). Proef de magische sfeer van pittoreske steden Oxford en Edinburgh. Durf je voor de Smekkies in alle smaken te gaan? Bezoek het café waar J.K. Rowling vaak zat te schrijven. Herleef op bekende en minder bekende filmlocaties fantastische momenten van de avonturen van Harry, Ron en Hermelien. Voor wie er oog voor heeft, is de magische wereld nooit ver weg.