Teach Yourself: Collecting

Designed for all those who've been captivated by the upsurge of television programmes about the world of antiques and collecting, this is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to why we collect, what we should collect, how to buy, sell, store and even display our treasured collections. Offering tips and techniques for buying at auction, avoiding the popular pitfalls, spotting the fakes and with full resources on the key venues and events, it covers every aspect of the antiques world, from precious china to children's toys and even the more eclectic or modern items. The author, 'Antiques Roadshow' expert and former auction-house director Marc Allum gives insider strategies and all the latest information helping the reader to become a budding Lovejoy in no time at all.