An Illustrated Guide to Fossil Collecting

~Casanova and Ratkevich - 240 pgs

Often people encounter fossils of great value or interest, but have no idea what to do with them. Discover the interesting history of the great fossil collectors and their discoveries, find out what a fossil is, how it is formed, or learn the biology of fossils and how they are classified in An Illustrated Guide to Fossil Collecting.

Price: $8.95

Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide

~Michael Polak - 552 pgs

The "bottle bible" is back with full color photos and new categories to give collectors the most up-to-date and comprehensive data on collectible bottles! This impressive 5th edition of the Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide features two new categories -- perfume bottles and political/patriotic bottles with thousands of detailed listings for old (pre-1900) and new (post-1900) bottles, current pricing, and 500-plus spectacular color photos combine for an unparalleled collectibles resource. From collectors and dealers to anyone with a fond memory of bottles for everything from soda pop to ink will find this easy-to-follow resource essential to building a stellar collection.

Price: $19.99

Bottles Price List - More than 12,000 all

~Ralph and Terry Kovel - 255 pgs

Up-to-date guide to the prices of more than 12,000 old and modern bottles, Kovels' Bottles Price List, 12th edition is the most reliable resource available for anyone who buys, sells, or collects bottles. Also includes prices and histories of beer bottles, cures, figurals, flasks, fruit jars, ink bottles, Lionstone, sodas, and whiskey bottles and much more.

Price: $16.00

Collecting Rhinestone & Colored Jewelry

~Maryanne Dolan - 399 pgs

Brimming with information no collector can be without, this book covers the history, manufacturers, and the great designers who made the rhinestone industry so great. Includes an in-depth listing of designers' marks, more than 750 up-to-date prices with identifying photographs, and tips for the care and maintenance of your collection.

Price: $24.95