No hobby can be more enjoyable and rewarding as collecting. It appeals to people of all ages and can cover a wide range of fields and disciplines. Here is a colorful and informative series of guides designed to appeal to anyone wishing to begin or build a collection.Drawing on the knowledge of seasoned experts and dealers, each volume offers tips on topics essential to any collector, such as: -- Researching and learning more about your collecting field-- How to find, identify, and buy collectibles-- Recognizing a genuine piece and avoiding fakes-- Easy ways to store, clean, and care for a collectionHandsomely illustrated with an array of tempting and desirable objects shown in full-color, this volume offers valuable information and advice and will provide years of pleasure as your collection grows and appreciates.