First Editions What is a First Edition? The very first time a book is published, anywhere, by anybody, the volume produced is a First Edition. It's never been seen in print before. First editions are...
Fakes and Frauds with Amber Fossils I have been prompted to write this guide by the amount of transparently faked fossils in amber listed on E-bay. Much of what follows is common-sense but I hope it may still...
What is 'Renaissance Wax' and why should I buy some? Renaissance wax polish was originally formulated on the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950's, in response to a discussion...
You’ll never guess how often we’re asked about “this seller is cheaper than you, why can’t you do it cheaper?”……………. This guide will hopefully help you understand the “cheap diamond” myth… In a basic...
This is a straight forward listing of the Del Prado Medieval Warriors Series. It is designed to help collectors identify gaps in their collections or for those wishing just to track down individual models.As...
The problem with many free image hosts is that there is quite a high file size cut-off on image size (in kilobytes) so if you are trying to upload straight from your camera and the resultant images are in...
Crystals can be used for 'healing' and meditation. You may be able to instinctively choose the crystal that will benefit you or your condition. It is often asked 'do you choose the crystal? or does the crystal...
BLACK AGATE: Is believed to relieve stress, give protection and increase courage. BLUE LACE AGATE: Is believed to create hope, harmony, optimism, positive thinking, smooth energy flow, joy, truth and...
How to recognise first Edition Books What is a First Edition? The very first time a book is published, anywhere, by anybody, the volume produced is a First Edition. It's never been seen in print before....
Buying Diamonds online is a risky venture, but there are some steps that you can take to evaluate the situation, and lower your risk. 1) The most important tip for buying diamonds on ebay, is know your...