Unearth the treasure that’s waiting to be discovered in your attic! Jonty Hearnden, an expert commentator on BBC America’s Antiques Roadshow, is ideally equipped to guide you on this journey. Even with no previous knowledge of antiques, with this manual in hand it is easy to recognize items in your home that might be of value. Every major area of collecting is covered—from ceramics and furniture to stamps and toys—and with the helpful illustrations throughout, you can find out if your antique is authentic or rare. With an eye to market trends and dating antiques, Hearnden teaches you everything you need to know to make money out of the valuables you didn’t know you had!

Learn to separate the wheat from the chaff with Jonty Hearnden, an antiques expert who has had numerous highly successful television programs. From toys to ceramics, books to comics, this handy pocket-sized reference covers hundreds of popular collector’s items. And because sometimes the subtlest variation (an unusual color, backstamp, or shape) can add value to a piece, Jonty explains how to spot the hidden treasures that make all the difference to your collection. Illustrated with over 400 color images, this guide covers it all: spotting fakes, dating objects, and comparing pieces, plus all the necessary buying and selling basics. Whether it is a flea market, local auction, or online site, the essential information compiled here will help discover those collector’s gems.