Speaks to an intensely active collector base - the International Antique Tool Auctions routinely feature nearly 800 tools worth more than $500 million

Warman's Records Field Guide provides a handy - and attractive - way of discovering how valuable old records can be. This full color portable guide features thousands of listings, prices and hundreds of color photographs of some of the greatest and most valuable records of all time. Collectors, dealers and enthusiasts will find everything from Abba to Zappa in this fun-filled yet informative pocket guide. &break;&break;Edited by record collecting guru and author Tim Neely, this field guide features information on how to collect records, what's hot, the rarest and most valuable records, buying and selling tips and much more. Whether a novice, or more experienced collector, Warman's Records Field Guide will prove to be a sound investment.

The King is back! Collectors and fans will love this handy new reference of everything Elvis, with 300 classic photographs, a complete guide to Elvis collectibles including every record he ever made, and an array of other fascinating information. Designed in a convenient carry-along format, this full-color guide offers collectors up-to-date pricing information for records and other collectibles, as well as information on Elvis' personal history. No other guide to Elvis collectibles offers this much information in such a convenient size and affordable price!

With generations of talented and intense guitarists honored for their talents, it's no wonder the same models of guitars they use are hot tickets in today's collectibles market. Warman's Vintage Guitars Field Guide pulls together history, tips for collectors, lessons in guitar lingo, contact information and 350 photos of the leading guitars of the last 100 years in this unique and enjoyable guide. Collectors will gain greater appreciation of the craftsmanship and style that is synonymous with guitars in this full-color book that includes some of Eric Clapton's personal collection that fetched top dollar at auction. Particulars and current prices for guitars including Gibson, Fender, Stratocaster, Martin, Silverstone and Epiphone are covered in this unique resource.

This updated edition of the authoritative Warman's registered] vinyl reference manual now features full colour. New chapters on bootlegs, psychedelic rock, sports records, and 45s are included, as well as new sections on artists like David Bowie and Bob Dylan. The latest pricing information is a must for serious collectors and it's all included in this handy reference. Collectors and vinyl enthusiasts will enjoy this broad view of the collectible records field, which features categories in rock 'n' roll, country, blues, jazz, doowop, soul, funk, alternative, disco, heavy metal, new wave, and much, much more. The trivia section challenges the collector's knowledge of the field, and a special section on record care provides important advice on maintaining a collection. The book also features an easy-to-use index for tracking down any listing in seconds.

With thousands of new beanies appearing on the market daily, collectors are finding it difficult to keep track of what they have, what they don't have, and what they cannot wait to get their hands on. This handy pocket-sized carry-it-with guide is the perfect reference for any collector, buyer, seller, or enthusiast to take to shows, estate sales, auctions, and bean related functions and make instant meaningful investment decisions. &break;&break;Containing a wide range of popular manufacturers, this guide makes for quick and easy identification and valuation of more than 500 bean-filled plush toys. Coverage includes a number of bean brands and lines, including Ty, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, Nascar, and many others. Collectors will discover this guide is an indispensable tool for buying and selling one of the hottest items to ever hit the collectibles market.

For years, buttons have been more than a device that holds it all together. A popular category of collectible buttons are a staple (40,000 plus auctions) on eBay, and a topic discussed by sewing enthusiasts and crafters around the world. This new book bears all the color and attitudes of a favorite vintage button, with all the historical facts and realized pricing suitable for fans of the one thing that truly makes fashion functional.