This series of fully illustrated guides make the world of antiques accessible as never before. Collectors today are not satisified with a purely historical approach - particularly when they need information on the spot. These guides to individual collecting areas offer a uniquely fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of representative items, teaching you what to look for, as well as how to distinguish between the genuine article and a fake, an original and a copy. The checklist is accompanied by a detailed analysis, a concise history and factors that affect the value of the piece.