Explains, with the assistance of hundreds of illustrations and advice, how to tell if an item is an antique, valuable, or rare. This book illustrates the detail to look for when trying to identify an item and lists the characteristic features your antique should possess if it is genuine.

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"What's in the Attic" explains, with the assistance of hundreds of illustrations and invaluable advice from a team of experts, how to tell if an item is an antique, valuable, or rare. This easy-to-follow book includes all the essential information needed to determine if an item is an antique. The "Market Trends" feature highlights which antiques are currently selling well and which antiques are currently going down in value. The "Expert's Eye" feature illustrates the detail to look for when trying to identify an item and lists the characteristic features your antique should possess if it is genuine. The "How To Identify Style" pages at the back of the book helps to determine how old an item is. This is the perfect book, packed with information, to help you identify forgotten antiques whether in your attic or the contents of an older relative's home that you may be selling.