A Guide To Wartime Collectables

Author : Arthur Ward
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-16
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781473826878

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A Guide to Wartime Collectables by Arthur Ward Pdf

Make sure you’re getting the genuine article with this “well-illustrated” guide and “must read” for collectors of twentieth-century military memorabilia (Antiques Diary). Written by a longtime collector, A Guide to Wartime Collectables tells readers what to look for when looking for authentic military items. From army badges to gas masks, this book covers the major types of twentieth-century military collectables. Arthur Ward shows what these items look like and what new collectors should be looking for to ensure they’re purchasing authentic artifacts and not reproductions. This book also includes photographs of the author’s collection that feature important details such as insignias and other regalia. “A very useful book written by an author who knows his stuff.” —The Armourer

Author : Arthur Ward,Richard Ingram
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1861268920

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Buying and Selling Wartime Collectables by Arthur Ward,Richard Ingram Pdf

Collecting militaria is a hobby that has grown enormously in recent years, spurred on especially by the burgeoning interest in the First and Second World Wars, and further fed by films, documentaries and re-enactments. The collecting scene has moved from the post-war army surplus stores to large dealers, international events and, above all, the internet. In this book Arthur Ward and Richard Ingram offer the benefit of their extensive knowledge and experience to guide you through the world of military collectibles from badges, books and posters, to helmets, tunics and weapons, and enable you to start or enhance your own collection. Around 250 superb color photographs clearly show items and the topics covered include: insignia; headdress; uniforms; equipment; weapons; ephemera; checking for authenticity and detecting fakes; preservation and display; buying and selling; and values, trends and forecasts.

Author : Arthur Ward
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848848122

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A Guide to Wartime Collectables by Arthur Ward Pdf

We live in the information age, a period that offers unrivalled data transfer and unlimited access to global archives. Collectors have never had it so easy. Today, at the click of a mouse, via the Internet they can exchange details about items they are looking for or send photos of things they want to sell, and communicate with dealers and like-minded enthusiasts located at opposite sides of the planet.??Online market places like eBay offer a cornucopia of accessible objects and the opportunity to, sometimes, purchase items at knock-down prices. However, being provided with unlimited access to information is only of any use if you know what you are looking for. The ever-expanding resource of the World Wide Web might be a repository of everything but if you are looking in the wrong section, or asking the wrong question, it can provide myriad dead ends rather than bang-on answers!??Collectors of militaria, that catch-all term that covers everything from army badges to gas masks, have always relied on ready access to reference works to help them navigate around the bewildering landscape of available collectables. Most of the classic reference works have been targeted at the experienced collector and are often difficult for the tyro to decipher. Something handier is needed.??The Beginner's Guide to Wartime Collectables is intended to be that easy to use guide. It will not only tell the novice about the major types of twentieth-century military collectables, it will also show what they look like and, importantly, what the newcomer should be looking for. It's also important to be sure you are purchasing authentic military artefacts and not mere reproduction items or, worse still, out and out fakes.??Written by a lifelong collector, this book is also full of the author's own photographs, many, like those showing details of insignia and other regalia, taken with specialist close-up lenses, so that every detail can be clearly seen.??The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War in August 2014 makes this publication very timely and, I hope, elevates commonplace items like postcards and crested china to their rightful place as definite military collectables.??As featured in Sussex Local Magazine

Author : John Adams-Graf
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440240720

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Warman's World War II Collectibles by John Adams-Graf Pdf

Collecting & Preserving WWII History Since the end of World War II, veterans, collectors, and history buffs have bought, sold, and traded the "spoils of war." Souvenir collecting began as soon as troops set foot on foreign soil. Soldiers looked for wartime trinkets and keepsakes to remind them of their time in the service, validate their presence during the making of history, and generate income when they returned home. Today these items help us understand and define a time when almost the entire world was at war. Newly expanded and completely updated, Warman's World War II Collectibles, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive full-color resource on World War II militaria. Illustrated with 1,800 all-new color images, the book is loaded with information and current values for uniforms, footwear, headgear, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, personal items, accoutrements, and groupings--a new category--from the United States, Germany, England, Japan, the former Soviet Union, and other countries from 1939-1945. • 1,800 all-new color images and thousands of values • History and collector tips • Pros and cons of each collecting area • Availability and price ratings, as well as reproduction alerts • First-person accounts of the war

Author : Harry L. Rinker,Robert Heistand
Publisher : Chancellor Press (UK)
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 0753701340

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World War II Collectibles by Harry L. Rinker,Robert Heistand Pdf

This is an illustrated guide to the diverse array of memorabilia from World War II - field equipment, headgear, uniforms, arms, personal items and other souvenirs, each discussed in terms of historical and collectible significance.

Author : Harry Rinker,Harry L. Rinker,Robert Heistand
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1561382175

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World War II Collectibles by Harry Rinker,Harry L. Rinker,Robert Heistand Pdf

An illustrated guide to the diverse array of memorabilia from World War II--field equipment, headgear, uniforms, arms, personal items and GI souvenirs.

Author : Harry Rinker,Robert Heistand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Military paraphernalia
ISBN : 1853484199

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World War II Collectibles by Harry Rinker,Robert Heistand Pdf

Author : John Adams-Graf
Publisher : Krause Publications Incorporated
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440240701

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World War II Collectibles by John Adams-Graf Pdf

Provides details about uniforms, military equipment, medals, weapons, and other collectibles from the World War II era, along with prices in dollars and British pounds.

Author : Richard Austin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Armor
ISBN : 0676600522

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The Official Price Guide to Military Collectibles by Richard Austin Pdf

More than 4,000 prices listed.

Author : Michael E. Haskew
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440217869

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Warman's World War II Collectibles by Michael E. Haskew Pdf

Collecting the Good War "This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."—Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hailed as "The Greatest Generation," the men and women who fought in World War II carried an unimaginable burden. Their date with destiny, both horrendous and heroic, shaped the world we know today. This newly expanded second edition of Warman's World War II Collectibles serves as a living tribute to these brave souls, as well as a guide to the remarkable and historical items that survived titanic battles. Brimming with expert collecting advice, detailed information and spectacular color images, this book is designed to provide perspective and guidance to the extraordinary world of World War II collectibles. This one-of-a-kind package features: • 1,100 full-color photos of collectibles from Allied and Axis forces • Coverage of uniforms, headgear, accouterments, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, daggers, swords, and personal items • 3,000 listings with updated current-market prices • Helpful collecting advice, price and availability ratings, and reproduction alerts

Author : Christopher Ailsby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0711031002

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A Collector's Guide to the Luftwaffe by Christopher Ailsby Pdf

Christopher Ailsby examines the wide range of equipment, uniforms, medals and awards specifically associated with the Luftwaffe during World War 2. Alongside the detailed descriptions of the militaria being discussed are photographs and an indication of their rarity value.

Author : John M. Kaduck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 0870692410

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World War II German Collectibles by John M. Kaduck Pdf

Author : Christopher Ailsby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Decorations of honor
ISBN : 0711034311

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German Nazi Party Awards by Christopher Ailsby Pdf

Responding to a growing international market in Nazi medal dealing and collecting, this new book gives practical advice on recognition, authenticity, values and best practice, together with a selection of photographs.

Author : Russell E. Lewis
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440203741

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Warman's Civil War Collectibles Identification and Price Guide by Russell E. Lewis Pdf

Civil War aritfacts are some of the hottest collectibles on the market. Whether they were preserved by their original owners and passed down though their descendants, or were recovered much later from the battlefield, interest in their historical importance has driven prices to new heights. Warman?s Civil War Collectibles brings collectors a broader array of these items than any other book on the market. Inside, you?ll find 1,500 stunning color photo, with descriptions and prices to help you accurately identify and value your Civil War collectibles. &break; &break; 1,500 color photos for instant identification &break; Current values &break; U.S., Confederate, and import items &break; Weapons, uniforms, insignia, accoutrements, flags, photographs, medical items, ephemera, and more &break; Includes valuable reproduction alerts and collecting advice

Author : Christopher Ailsby
Publisher : Ian Allan Pub
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0711030995

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A Collector's Guide to the Kriegsmarine by Christopher Ailsby Pdf

Arguably of all the branches of the German armed forces in World War Two, only the Kriegsmarine had the ability to bring Britain to defeat once the immediate threat of invasion after Dunkirk had receded. With the threat posed by its U-Boats and great capital ships, such as the Bismarck and Tirpitz, the Kriegsmarine, through its attacks on the convoys bringing vital supplies across the Atlantic, came close to starving Britain into submission. This addition to a popular series will provide the collector with detailed and objective advice on Kriegsmarine memorabilia with the usual guide to values and how to spot forgeries. For all active collectors of Third Reich militaria and those interested in the Kriegsmarine during the period from 1939 to 1945, this will be essential reading.