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Discover the world of American antiques with this vintage Golden Guide by Ann Kilborn Cole. Published in 1967, this hardcover book serves as an excellent resource for both amateur collectors and seasoned enthusiasts. It features over 200 photographs illustrating and describing a wide range of American antiques, including furniture, glass, pottery, china, metalware, lamps, candlesticks, needlework, woodcarving, dolls, toys, and clocks. The book covers various topics such as early style periods, regional furniture, late antiques, metalware (silver, pewter, brass, copper, iron, tin), primitives, glass, clocks & lighting, collectors' choice items, and pottery & china. It's a comprehensive guide to identifying historical American items. This particular copy includes a heartfelt inscription from 1974, making it a unique piece of personal history. Despite its age, it remains a valuable reference for anyone interested in antique collecting.