Antiques & Collectibles | Schiffer Publishing

A fully redeveloped edition of volume 1 of the longest produced, most in-depth Star Wars collectibles guide in print, this comprehensive collection provides identification, pricing information, and photos of the 35‑year pre‑Disney era of Star...

Over 520 beautiful color photographs display the fine quality, distinctive, handmade, modern glassware produced by the Viking Glass Company of New Martinsville, West Virginia, from 1944 to 1970. Viking animals, baskets, candelabras, novelties, smoking items,...

The first and only book for collectors of cast-iron Bundt pans. Includes pans from both the US and Germany. Many of the cast-iron foundries in Germany were converted to support the German military during WWI...

A comprehensive guide to collecting, maintaining, appreciating, and using modern folding pocketknives safely, carefully, and legally.  The ever-reliable traditional pocketknife has changed immensely over the last few decades. New technologies and production methods have led...

A celebration of the legendary comedy duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy through collectibles and memorabilia, this definitive (and humorous) book features more than 1,000 full-color images of items, plus the stories and history...

The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States. While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite, very few have any real understanding of one of mankind's most...

A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980.  “Space, the final frontier!” These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood...

This book offers a wealth of knowledge from insiders in the Swiss watch scene for those who want to become one. This work is a representative cross section of the Swiss watchmaking tradition. J. Michael...

The greatest watches by the most-legendary watch manufacturers, as curated by watch expert Herbert James.  In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most...

An important addition to collector extraordinaire Geoffrey T. Carlton's collection of Star Wars merchandise guides, this completely revised and redeveloped second edition of Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, Vol. 2 focuses exclusively on toys....

A new addition to expert collector Geoffrey T. Carlton's Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book series of merchandise guides, volume 3 takes Star Wars enthusiasts into the vast galaxy of items that celebrate the beloved...

A beautifully illustrated and in-depth look at horology—the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Horology is a thorough introduction to the world of time and watchmaking. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts,...