The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners

The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners
ISBN-10
0757000908
ISBN-13
9780757000904
Category
Antiques & Collectibles
Pages
225
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Square One Publishers, Inc.
Author
Michael Chaplan

Description

Every city possesses countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered—ancient artifacts, valuable jewelry, and vintage coins, as well as hundreds of other highly sought-after collectibles. Michael Chaplan, treasure hunter extraordinaire, has written a complete and practical guide to locating, unearthing, and identifying all of those treasures. The book begins with the basics, and then presents a working knowledge of digs. An up-to-date resource section provides useful lists of specialized catalog companies and helpful websites, organizations, magazines, and books. Whether you are an avid collector of artifacts, a weekend explorer in search of adventure, or simply a creative person in need of something fun to do, you will find that The Urban Treasure Hunter provides the perfect rewarding hobby.

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