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A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series. Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation's most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and unforgettable moments. In this anniversary celebration, Paul Atterbury and Marc Allum look back at the quintessential moments from the show's illustrious history, providing a look at the history behind the very best and most intriguing objects that have appeared on the show. Antiques Roadshow: 40 Years of Great Finds reveals the astonishing stories behind findings such as the discovery of the Lalique vase which had been bought for a pound at a car boot sale and left in the loft, only to be valued and sold for GBP25,000; the twenty-three original Beatrix Potter drawings; a brooch designed by the great Victorian architect William Burges; a poignant letter written by a doomed passenger on the Titanic, and legendary 1970s glam rocker Marc Bolan's distinctive Gibson Flying V guitar. Beautifully illustrated, and featuring a wealth of artifacts from the show, this is a truly revealing book, unearthing moments from history through each of the extraordinary objects discovered on the programme.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780008267636
eBay Product ID (ePID)239494517
Product Key Features
Publication Year2017
Book TitleAntiques Roadshow: 40 Years of Great Finds
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorMarc Allum, Paul Atterbury
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height252 mm
Item Weight1220 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorPaul Atterbury, Marc Allum