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Ratings : ★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Genre : Antiques / Collectibles / Restoration / Reference / Non-Fiction

Review:
''Collecting & Looking After Antiques by John Fitzmaurice Mills is a comprehensive and practical guide for collectors of art and antiques. Mills, a painter and restorer with extensive experience in the arts, teaching, and restoration, offers expert advice in an accessible format. The book is divided into two parts: Part One covers junk shops, antique shops, auctions, country sales, and what to collect—from furniture, glass, porcelain, and silver to arms and armour, carpets, coins, and bygones. Part Two, the main section, focuses on looking after antiques, showing how the layman can prevent common 'maladies' without needing a professional restorer. The book also includes a valuable section on recipes for making your own beeswax polish and a glossary of terms. This Hamlyn all-colour paperback is beautifully illustrated and packed with practical advice. Essential reading for novice and experienced collectors alike.''