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!