Star wars is a volatile market for speculation and acquisition. This fifth edition covers of 50,000 collectibles from 1976 to 2010. Color photos and reliable current values make this book a must-have for every dealer, collector, and fan of the ever-expanding Star wars universe.

Features over 3,000 entries and 1,500 photographs of antiques and collectibles, ranging from Tiffany lamps to Greek pottery, along with information on influential styles, periods, designers, and materials of particular items.

"Discover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking baseball memorabilia. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide,"--page [4] of cover.

Presents a guide to the most recent prices and photographs for antiques and collectibles, and includes tips on care and identification, cross-references, and record-setting prices.

VIOLIN VARNISH A Plausible Re-creation of the Varnish Used by the Italian Violin Makers Between the Years 1550 and 1750, A. D. By JOSEPH MICHELMAN Published by JOSEPH MICHELMAN, Cincinnati, Ohio, U. S. A. 1946 Introduction PUBLICATION OF THIS BOOK is approached with a little temerity. After more than eight years of extensive research on the varnish used by the Italian Violin Makers from 1550 to 1750 A. D., it has not been possible to corroborate the...