{"product_id":"pickers-bible-how-to-pick-antiques-like-the-pros-by-joe-willard-2011-krause-publications-paperback-antique-picking-guide","title":"Picker's Bible: How to Pick Antiques Like the Pros by Joe Willard, 2011 Krause Publications Paperback Antique Picking Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicker's Bible: How to Pick Antiques Like the Pros\u003c\/em\u003e by Joe Willard is a practical guide to the business and habits of antique picking, from where to look and how to negotiate to the opportunities and pitfalls encountered in the hunt. Its chapters move through the reasons for picking, the philosophy of the trade, people and places, preparation, book picking, and dealing with acquired goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished under the Antique Trader banner, this copy has 175 numbered pages followed by one unnumbered advertising page. It was used as part of a personal reference set for product identification and remains a solid reader and working reference copy.\u003c\/p\u003ePublication Details\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright 2011 by Joe Willard, also identified as Joe Pfeifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback published by Krause Publications, a division of F+W Media, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3039-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10: 1-4402-3039-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos copyright 2011 F+W Media, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdited by Antique Trader staff; designed by Sharon Bartsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover photography courtesy of Danielle Bryant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBook Features\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents include chapters on why to pick, the philosophy of picking, people and pickers, places and haunts, the well-prepared picker, book picking, dealing with the stuff, and unique opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary begins on page 169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMarkings\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHandwritten name “Jan Hawthorne” in black ink at the upper corner inside the front cover\/flyleaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003eCondition\u003cp\u003eOverall Good condition. The paperback covers show moderate edge and surface wear, including chipping, corner and edge dings, soiling, creasing, and minor curling. Pages are Good with moderate tanning, foxing, edge chipping and spotting, and dog-eared corners. The spine is Fair, with moderate heavy edge wear and chipping, edge discoloration\/sunning, and a tiny edge tear. Binding remains Good with minor wear, tear, and creasing; the text block is Good. No jacket was issued with this paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs as they show the actual item for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease ask questions if you are unsure about any details on the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVL - STL-TU\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krause Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742138359984,"sku":"SG-22025-S","price":4.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/5990\/8661\/files\/img_01_e59ac9fd-c531-4c54-8620-673307c1c4b8.jpg?v=1793142936","url":"https:\/\/juststuffisell.com\/products\/pickers-bible-how-to-pick-antiques-like-the-pros-by-joe-willard-2011-krause-publications-paperback-antique-picking-guide","provider":"Just Stuff I Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}