Killer stuff and tons of money : seeking history and hidden gems in flea-market America
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New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
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x, 326 pages ; 25 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction | 381.192 STA | Available |
| North Bend Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction | 381.1920973 STANTON 2011 | Available |
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Published
New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-316) and index
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Traces the efforts of master antiques dealer Curt Avery to discover valuable and historically relevant items at flea markets, discussing flea market culture and some of Avery's unlikely successes. Includes numerous observations about major east-coast antique venues such as Brimfield as well as thoughts about the PBS television program "Antiques Roadshow". Author protects the identity of the main character and many other dealers with extensive use of pseudonyms (p. 279)
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stanton, M. (2011). Killer stuff and tons of money: seeking history and hidden gems in flea-market America . Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stanton, Maureen. 2011. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-market America. Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stanton, Maureen. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-market America Penguin Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stanton, Maureen. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-market America Penguin Press, 2011.
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