Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2021

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Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2021

by Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel

The 2021 Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide is the most comprehensive and well-illustrated price guide available, with more than 11,500 listings and over 3,000 full-colour photographs from the industry’s most trusted brand.

For both beginner and experienced collectors, the Kovels are the most accurate source. The guide also features exceptionally well-organized, wide-ranging, and up-to-date material. It contains more tips, labels, logos, and photographs than any other competitive title, with 11,500 actual prices and 3,000 full-colour photographs. Kovels’ is the only guide that uses actual revenue data from the previous calendar year rather than projections.

Unlike other guides, which concentrate almost entirely on English or high-priced products, Kovels’ includes moderately priced items and covers all American and foreign items. Depression glass, dolls, jewellery, furniture, porcelain, and sports memorabilia are some of the book’s most sought-after categories. Throughout the book, there are indexes, cross-references, and expert commentary to help readers collect with confidence and price their antiques.

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