Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) [Paperback]

Mark F. Moran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2011 | Series: Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide

The Warman's Advantage

As the longest-running guide and the most trusted name in antiques and collectibles, the 45th edition of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles features more than 1,500 images and 6,000 listings. It brings a fresh, 21st-century perspective that honestly assesses the market and looks at the best categories for investment - everything from glassware and toys to early flags and maps. "Future of the Market" reports share what's hot, and where the experts are putting their money.

Top names in the trade weigh in on key categories:

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  Writer Andrew Myers looks at 18th - and 19th-century French furniture.
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  Toy expert Andrew Truman shares insights on "Door of Hope" dolls.
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  Tom Deupree and Morrow Jones reveal the secrets to finding great vernacular photographs.
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  Collector Forest Poston looks at the market for West German art pottery.

Values are based on real-world results thanks to dozens of contributing auctions houses from coast to coast.

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About the Author

Mark F. Moran is Senior Editor, Antiques and Collectibles Books, for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., and has been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has also served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 45 edition (April 3, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440214042
• ISBN-13: 978-1440214042
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

I am the former senior editor for antiques and collectibles books with Krause Publications in Iola, Wis. I conduct community events that involve appraisal of antiques, collectibles and decorative arts in the upper Midwest.

Since launching my Antique Appraisal Events in the summer of 2011, the response has been very gratifying. Libraries and historical societies from around the Midwest have embraced the concept and scheduled events, and institutions in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Upper Michigan have also expressed interest.

I have been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. I also served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held twice a year at the Atlantic City, N.J., Convention Center; and as editorial director of F+W Publications' Antiques Group.

I am the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2012, the 45th edition.

The 45th edition of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide is better than ever, and brings a fresh, 21st-century perspective to the collecting world.

The list of auction houses features more than 70 businesses from coast to coast, covering hundreds of collecting categories. The number of consulting experts in various fields has also grown, and I've included new sections on both established and emerging collecting areas.

An important returning feature is a focus on the "Future of the Markets," advising collectors on where the experts are putting their money and why.

Other titles include:

Antique Trader Guide to Oriental Antiques
Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide
Antique Trader Clock Guide
Antique Trader Guide to Metalware
Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 43rd Edition, 2010
Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 44rd Edition, 2011
Warman's Antiques & Collectibles, 45th Edition, 2012
Warman's Fenton Glass: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Fenton Glass, Vol. 2: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Guide to Majolica Pottery
Warman's Arts and Crafts Furniture: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Country Antiques: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Fiesta Ware: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Gas Station Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's McCoy Pottery: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Companion, McCoy Pottery: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's McCoy Pottery, Vol. 2: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Red Wing Pottery: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Roseville Pottery: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Guide to Vintage Cookie Jars
Warman's Guide to Lalique Glass
Warman's Guide to Tobacco Antiques and Collectibles
Warman's Guide to Sterling Flatware
Warman's Guide to Dolls, Vintage to Modern
Warman's Vintage Salt & Peppershakers

Formerly an antique dealer, I bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana and fine art. I was also a newspaper editor and reporter for three decades.

I have been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years, and am currently associated with Landmarks Gallery and Restoration Studio in Milwaukee.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time or money, August 27, 2011

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This review is from: Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) (Paperback)

Terrible - Warman's has gone down hill. there are lots of color pics. which should be nice. But when the author shows a pitcher, says it is PROBABLY English or French, and then give a high value for it, well I just have to wonder if he or the seller really know anything. There was a lot of that in this book....more than I have ever seen before. I am seeking information on items, not guesses as to where it came from. Don't really need a total page with this a full pic of a Martin Brothers stoneware owl and there were two complete pages like this ..... nothing else. Over 9 FULL pages devoted to Martin Broths with most of the pages consisting of only ONE BIG photo of a piece and description.

Also a waste of time is the pages of marks he provides. Heck, I can go to a book on say, pottery marks, etc. and get that very general information. This type of guide is SUPPOSE to give one information on what things are and what they sold for or are being offered for, not show case favorite catagories.

Better off finding a guide that knows what they are talking about, and doesn't just show pictures of things sold at auction and the prices they realized. I can buy a Christie or other auction house catalog and get that kind of information. Also, antiques magazine also provides that kind of informatoin. This book looks like there is a lot of info, but the pics are huge and space eating, sometimes only one or two on a page so there really isn't as much informatoin as I had hoped to get.

This editor seems to like certain areas and gives a lot of space and big full page pics to them (including a big article on how to sell/buy photos on eBay) and then totally neglects other areas.

I have had other Warman Antique Guides in the past and they have been way better. Some how, around the 39th or 40th edition, it changed greatly and not for the best.

Don't waste your time or money on this book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous antiques guide, June 2, 2011

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This review is from: Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) (Paperback)

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide is one of the most beautiful references on antiques and collectibles ever published. Author Mark F. Moran is a longtime member of the antiques hobby, and his expertise shines through in this book. Loaded with color images and lots of good information, Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide is a real winner. If you love antiques and collectibles, you can't go wrong with this book. Definitely worth every penny.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gorgeous Book, May 23, 2011

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This review is from: Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) (Paperback)

This is the most beautiful book on Antiques and Collectibles I have, and I have a rather large library of books on the subject. It is a joy to page through. The photographs are gorgeous and the paper is elegant. A true reading pleasure. I thoroughly enjoyed the piece on American snapshot photography from contributors Tom Deupree and Morrow Jones. I also found the piece on mechanical banks featuring Dan Morphy of Morphy Auctions to be fascinating. The entire book is a visual delight. Warman's treats Antiques and Collectibles with respect yet is smart enough to share the enjoyment we all find in these fantastic pieces. The book celebrates the field, and I could not be more happy.