Antiques Research Guide Bookstore

My favorite books, books that we use to research our own items! Whatever it is that you are researching, there is almost certainly a book that specializes in it.

Please check out our antiques and collectibles books store for the latest in antiques and collectibles guides and reference books.

General Antiques

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2010-2011  - The latest version of this handy carry along style guide, a bit larger this year but still great for taking along with you to garage sales and the like. Highly recommended!

Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2010 Price Guide - Thousands of full color photos and the latest prices from auctions and dealers. Highly recommended!

Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2010 - A very good general reference guide. Highly recommended!

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide, 2010 - Nice and big with tons of full color photos of a wide variety of antiques and collectibles, this is one of my favorites, though it seems they don't publish every year. The size and amount of photos is a big draw here. Wonderful resource. Highly recommended!

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2010 Price Guide - This is the very latest Warman's book, all pictures in color. Warman's books are usually an excellent addition to your reference library. Highly recommended!

Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual - Values and descriptions for over 25,000 items that are typically found at garage sales and flea markets. Covers a lot of ground as far as variety of items. Highly recommended!

Favorite Specialty Books

300 Years Of Kitchen Collectibles - For kitchen collectibles, this is one of the best references. Tons of research information, pointers, lots of black and white pictures, prices and lots more information. A huge book with tons of good information, highly recommended.

Collectible Silver Jewelry Identification and Value Guide - Written and compiled by a well respected expert in the area, this is a must have reference for anyone collecting or researching silver jewelry.

Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era: Identification and Value Guide - If you have any depression glass to research, this is the reference for you.

Doll Values - Antique to Modern - Very good reference for dolls.

O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide - An essential reference for toys.