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Colin Narbeth, Simon Narbeth

An attractive introduction to collecting paper money - a major hobby which has seen an increasing popularity in the last decade. It embraces art and can form a miniature art gallery involving the best engravers in the world and famous artists. For those who like research, the field is wide open and new discoveries are being made all the time. Paper money is the history of the world, issued as war-time emergencies, often hand signed by famous men like General Gordon of Khartoum and printed by men who made history, like Benjamin Franklin. From its beginnings in China, hidden in the mists of time, the mulberry bark flying money, which avoided transporting heavy cash coins, established paper money through the world. Wars sieges, inflation, forgeries were the breeding ground for paper money, and often help to prove historical events. There are very expensive notes - over a million has been paid for a note - but there are thousands of attractive notes from all over the world at 2-4 USD or...

Royal Society of Arts

This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: Report of the Committee of the Society of Arts

Sonia King

With the breathtaking work of hundreds of artists on display throughout, this visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe and teaches the skills needed to produce 15 beautiful pieces. The history of the art, tools and materials, and techniques come first: bases, adhesives, and grout; shaping and placing tesserae; practical and artistic design considerations; and several methods of creating the actual mosaic. Put that information to use on an array of magnificent international projects—from a Blue Willow Tray to a Rock Garden Fountain—all beautifully illustrated and with the level of difficulty noted.

Josep Cambras

The ancient art and craft of bookbinding fulfills both practical and aesthetic functions. A book’s binding protects its pages and print while also embellishing the volume’s exterior, sometimes transforming an otherwise ordinary book into a true work of ar. This how-to manual presents a detailed introduction to the processes and techniques of bookbinding. After opening with a review of bookbinding’s history, the author describes the most commonly used bookbinder’s tools and materials—many of them specific o the bookbinding craft and available at art supply stores. Next, he explains the procedures involved in producing a book. They include sewing and gluing, as well as paper folding, cutting, decorating, and coloring techniques. Specific practical instructin follows with 17 profusely illustrated, step-by-step bookbinding projects designed to develop a beginning bookbinder’s abilities. In addition to creating standard cloth or leather book covers and bindings, the projects include a...

В каталог-справочник включены серии и выпуски памятных монет России (52 монеты) с указанием каталожных номеров выпушенных Банком России в 2004 г. Информация о монетах содержит: фотографии (в натуральную величину) и краткое описание аверса и реверса монеты; название выпуска, серии и собственно монеты; размер; тираж; общую массу монеты; массу драгметалла; толщину; оформление гурта; чеканку: фамилии художников и скульпторов. Описание монет сопровождается краткой статьей о событиях, которым посвящен выпуск памятных или юбилейных монет. Выпуски и серии памятных монет сформированы по тематическим разделам в хронологическом порядке, согласно названиям серий, внутри серии - согласно дате выпуска и каталожному номеру. Справочный аппарат книги включает: - Указатель каталожных номеров памятных и инвестиционных монет 2004 г.; - Описание структуры каталожного номера; - Краткий словарь нумизматических терминов. Каталог предназначен для...

United States. Congress. Coinage

This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Antiques

Judy Belcher

•A one-of-a-kind resource that shows polymer clay artists how to use historic design ideas in their work • More than 30 exciting techniques and projects illustrated with clear step-by-step photos • Features the work of today’s biggest names in polymer clay, including Donna Kato, Pier Voulkos, Kathleen Dustin, Ford + Forlano, and KLEW Thousands of crafters have discovered that polymer clay is versatile, easy to use, and just plain fun. Now they can use this exciting medium to create remarkable new work inspired by the decorative arts of the past. Polymer Clay Creative Traditions lets both beginners and experienced artisans draw inspiration form painting and drawing, ethnic carving, quilting, ceramics, sculpture, glass, metalwork, and more. Thorough 300 stunning photographs and fascinating text, author Judy Belcher reveals how these influences can be exptessed in polymer clay. Introduction on the history and handling, plus tips and techniques throughout the book, make Polymer Clay...

Carol Blackburn

A comprehensive introduction to the materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used to make unique beads with a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes. The straightforward instructions discuss topics that include conditioning raw clay and making simple shapes; producing more complex shapes, such as rounds, canes, and spirals; decorating the beads with foils, powders, and millefiori; and creating faux effects like ivory, bone, turquoise, marble, and silver. A gallery of beads by internationally renowned artists, hundreds of step-by-step photographs of new beads designed by the author, and a clay gauge that allows one to estimate how much clay is necessary to make a specific quantity of beads are included, making this a comprehensive guide that will provide inspiration, demonstrate the range of effects that can be achieved in polymer clay, and teach beaders how to incorporate these beads into jewelry designs.

G. F. Hill

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

R. S. Yeoman

Since 1942, coin dealers have used The Official Blue Book of United States Coins to make buying offers. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth! Colonial and early American coins, federal coins, commemoratives, Proof sets, die varieties, private and territorial gold, tokens, Presidential dollars, and much more! More than 24,000 prices, Coins from 1616 to today, Historical information, Hundreds of actual-size photos, Grading and collecting tips, Detailed mintage records and much more.