The Antiques Magpie: A Fascinating Compendium of Absorbing History, Stories, Facts and Anecdotes from the World of Antiques

The Antiques Magpie: A Fascinating Compendium of Absorbing History, Stories, Facts and Anecdotes from the World of Antiques

Marc Allum
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Author:  Marc Allum
Condition:  New
Format:  Hardback
Pages:  224
Publisher:  Icon Books Ltd
Year:  2013
ISBN:  9781848316034

From the mythical artefacts of the ancient world to saucy seaside postcards, The Antiques Magpie explores the wonderful world of antiques and collectables.

With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique.

Meet the garden gnome insured for GBP1 million, track down Napoleon's toothbrush, find out how to spot a corpse in a Victorian photograph - and much more.

This book is for anyone who's ever been fascinated by what relics of the past tell us about history - and what they are worth today.

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