Antiques

It's been 4,000 years since Chinese potters experimenting with locally mined white clay fired their wares at a temperature of 1,280 degrees Centigrade to produce the first true porcelain. The...

"Book Hound" is a nickname given to people who collect rare books either as a hobby, or often for income. Good book hounds can sometimes even make a living finding the perfect rare...

Finding out of print books may seem like a hard task, but there are many ways to locate out of print and even very rare books. Out of print books represent our past in so many ways. Whether it...

Books on clock collecting are an excellent resource for determining clock values. Learn about resources for antique clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an...

Finding out-of-print books can be difficult. Depending on how long a book has been out of print, you may also have to pay a hefty fee to get a copy. Thankfully, the Internet is a great tool for...

One place to find article ideas is in Antique Books. Books published before 1923 are in the public domain and can be used legally. Much of the information in these books is still useful today ...

Books enjoy a significant role in many lives. Many people treasure their books as they do their photo albums. Books can remind you of various events in your life and stages of growth. They can...

For people interested in history, collecting historical items can be a fun and exciting hobby. Unfortunately, items of historical significance can often exceed the average collector’s...

Collecting antiquarian and secondhand books can be a very rewarding hobby, especially when you unearth a hidden gem in a dusty, old bookshop. Older books are often in a poor state of repair, due...

Have you ever wanted to find a book that you enjoyed in your childhood or a book you've heard a lot about, but you have no idea where to search for it? If the book is out of print, it is...

Learn how to evaluate Comic Books found at a garage sale in this free series of antique collectors videos from our antique store owner.

Learn how to evaluate Vintage Books found at a garage sale in this free series of antique collectors videos from our antique store owner.

Reading can be an lifetime investment in learning; it can make good financial sense too. When making a purchasing decision, selling your collection or valuing for insurance purposes, it is...

Ready to start collecting oak wood furniture, metal pans, comic books, or first edition books? You need a collector’s eye. You need something to tell you what is valuable, what will sell, and what...

Antique book collectors feel that antiquarian books are special treasures from the past. Antique books have survived the ages and hold valuable keys to the past. Medical and technical books of the...

Old and rare books sometimes need to be rebound. This is especially true if the volume has great sentimental value or is a family heirloom. Having a book rebound may change the overall appearance...

Reading, of course, is a very popular and enjoyable pastime. Books themselves can be an enthralling and valuable hobby, as well. The purchase of rare antique books can be addictive, and some...