Antiques & Collectibles | Schiffer Publishing

Coloring books are a hot new field just now being discovered by many collectors. This beautiful book includes 500 full color photographs of coloring books published during the last 100 years. A history of coloring...

From the 1930s to the 1960s numerous potteries in Southern California turned out some of the finest figural pottery ever made in America. For decades these beautiful wares lingered in obscurity, but now they have...

This beautifully illustrated sourcebook chronicles the history of the Newcomb Pottery at Tulane University in Louisiana from its founding in 1895. It explores the development of the art form, and presents a sensitive picture of...

This authoritative reference is the first book exclusively devoted to all-bisque and half-bisque dolls. It covers all periods, from the very early up through present-day makers of originals and reproductions. There is also helpful information...

A collector's reference work for the images and identification of American Bisque Pottery, with a price guide included.  This lively, photo-filled reference book is a delight for all interested in figural pottery. The American Bisque Pottery,...

The lovely Florence figures, made in Pasadena, California, by Florence Ward and the Florence Ceramics Company from 1939 into the 1960s are featured in this first book on the subject. With over 400 color photographs,...

This beautiful, color-illustrated reference of British Art potteries includes detailed accounts of their histories, artists, designers, craftsmen, and personalities, together with a comprehensive list of marks. The ceramics reflect the highly imaginative, diverse art styles...

From the flint tool to the stylus, from the quill pen to the fountain pen and felt-tip marker, this book invites one to develop anew or deepen one's love for beautiful old writing instruments. Hundreds...

Enthusiasts of Chinese porcelain and American commercial history alike welcomes this study of the porcelain dishes made in China for Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries. The tea, yardgoods, and opium trade set the...

Over 300 color and black and white photographs present a unique essay on children's and doll's genuine antique handcrafted furniture. Each piece is placed in historical sequence to demonstrate the evolution of styles and the...

Cigarette lighter collecting has quickly become a very popular hobby throughout the world. Here, at last, is accessible information for the collector. Over 500 lighters are illustrated in full color. They are shown in alphabetical...

Now there is finally a reference source for collector's of bisque and china children figurines! Whether you collect one type of figurine such as Snow Babies, Kewpies or Piano Babies or children figurines in general...