One of the best antique finds on the market today comes in book form. And no, I am not referring to the 1827 copy of "Tamerlane and Other Poems" by Edgar Allan Poe, which sold for a staggering $662,500 at auction in 2009. The antique find to which I am referring is a thoroughly contemporary guide to antiques and collectibles by the renowned Judith Miller. And while the Antiques and Collectibles Fact Book would likely overstuff most pockets I've seen, it would certainly not overwhelm the average pocketbook.
Along with invaluable tips on dealing with antique dealers and auction houses and on judging condition and investment value, the 256-page Antiques and Collectibles Fact Book is jampacked with information about every antique from ceramic shipwreck cargoes to antique barometers. I personally find the identification and dating guide to stemware and decanters (pp. 88-93) to be a particularly delightful aspect!
Look for the Antiques and Collectibles Fact Book in your local bookstore today and use it decide how much you want to bid on that Chippendale sofa at tonight's auction at the Bel Air Auction Galleries!
