The popularity of collecting ancient Indian artifacts is at an all-time high, bringing with it thousands of new collectors. This increase in demand for authentic ancient artifacts has brought with it a huge increase in the number of fraudulent reproductions and modernly altered artifacts. Written for collectors of all experience levels, Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts takes a look at the history of fakes in the marketplace, and provides an in-depth tutorial on how to scientifically identify and avoid reproductions ...
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The popularity of collecting ancient Indian artifacts is at an all-time high, bringing with it thousands of new collectors. This increase in demand for authentic ancient artifacts has brought with it a huge increase in the number of fraudulent reproductions and modernly altered artifacts. Written for collectors of all experience levels, Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts takes a look at the history of fakes in the marketplace, and provides an in-depth tutorial on how to scientifically identify and avoid reproductions and modernly enhanced artifacts. Microscopic surface analysis, patination investigation, and ultraviolet light evaluations are all discussed in detail, along with many other related topics. Over 750 full-color photos help the reader gain a full understanding of how to investigate and recognize the positive and negative traits found on all relics, and how to evaluate those traits to come to a conclusion of authentic artifact or modern reproduction. No values.
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Add this copy of Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts, How to to cart. $117.00, very good condition, Sold by Inside the Covers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lancaster, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Collector Books.
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Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1574325558. Hard cover published by Collector Books in 2008. No dust jacket. Glossy pictorial covers. Upper front corner is bumped and bent, and other corners are slightly bumped, with some rubbing. Book is in very good plus condition. 4to, 240 pages, 2.2 lb.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 240 pages.
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Fair-to-Good; Hardcover; Heavy shelfwear to the covers with clear protective tape applied to the corners; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; Good binding; Good except for the heavy wear to the covers; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75"-11.75" tall); 2.4 lbs; Dark blue-green covers with title in light blue lettering; 2008, Collector Books; 240 pages; "Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts, How to Recognize Reproduction and Altered Artifacts, " by Jim Bennett.
Add this copy of Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts, How to to cart. $204.50, good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Collector Books.
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Good++; Hardcover; Covers are still glossy wtih a few minor scratches to the back and moderately "bumped" edge-corners; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75"-11.75" tall); Dark blue-green covers with title in light blue lettering; 2008, Collector Books; 240 pages; "Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts, How to Recognize Reproduction and Altered Artifacts, " by Jim Bennett.
Add this copy of Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts, How to to cart. $357.00, like new condition, Sold by Sunny Day Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mayer, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Collector Books.
Add this copy of Authenticating Ancient Indian Artifacts: How to to cart. $139.51, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Collector Books.
