Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Jim Bennett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 157432585X | ISBN-13: 978-1574325850 | Publication Date: June 15, 2008 | Edition: 1

Written with the beginning collector in mind, Ancient Indian Artifacts, Volume 1, Introduction to collecting, is the first in a new six-book series. Volume 1 provides new collectors the basic information needed to begin a journey into the hobby of collecting ancient American Indian artifacts. With the use of hundreds of full-color photos, topics such as understanding ancient timelines, and how to build an artifact collection, as well as important information on artifact identification and values are covered in an easy to read, yet detailed manner. Rowe's Glossary of Artifact Terms & Definitions is also included in the final chapter to assure that readers will have a full understanding of the topics discussed throughout the book. It s a must-have for Indian artifact collectors and enthusiasts. 2010 values.

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Purchased this book for my husband. My son has been collecting for years and has recently got him hooked! He loves this book and the detail! -D. Smulders

About the Author

Jim Bennett was hooked on artifact collecting the moment he found his first arrowhead. While walking across a cornfield while out hunting one day, he stopped to tie a bootlace, and there it was - just sitting there, waiting to be found. From that very moment began his quest for knowledge and a deeper understanding of ancient man and the tools they left behind. Jim is from rural Ashland County, Ohio and enjoys living in the heart of Ohio s Amish county with Lisa, his wife and their four children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 1 edition (June 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157432585X
• ISBN-13: 978-1574325850
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great detail, December 7, 2008

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D. Smulders "Mom and Grammy" (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting (Hardcover)

Purchased this book for my husband. My son has been collecting for years and has recently got him hooked! He loves this book and the detail!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality information!!, August 11, 2008

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This review is from: Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting (Hardcover)

This new book is an overview of collecting ancient artifacts that will help novice and seasoned collectors alike understand their avocation. The thousands of artifacts, ranging from "field grade" to "museum quality", are all authentic and portrayed well with the excellent photography.
Bennett begins with American prehistory and the timelines of archaeology then describes in detail the classes of artifacts encountered. Subsequent chapters define artifact grading and values, then how to build a collection. Reproductions are defined but as this book is only the first in a series of six, more details will come in future books. One of the best features in Volume 1 is the inclusion of Rowe's Glossary of Artifact Terms, a valuable resource for students of archaeology and hobbyists alike.
Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting is sure to become a classic reference for all collectors of prehistoric relics. This is a first-class publication with unequalled information and photography that should be a part of all collection libraries.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just a valuation guide, it offers plenty of historical background on how the Indian artifacts were used, November 14, 2008

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This review is from: Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting (Hardcover)

Libraries catering to either archaeologists or amateur Indian collectors and historians will relish Jim Bennett's collector's guide ANCIENT INDIAN ARTIFACTS VOLUME 1: INTRODUCTION TO COLLECTING. It provides a fine survey of Indian artifacts, including Rowe's glossary of artifact terms, and covers artifacts ranging from pottery to arrowheads, drills, weights and more. More than just a valuation guide, it offers plenty of historical background on how the Indian artifacts were used, where they can be located, how they are identified and arranged into a collection, and other topics key to artifact collecting.