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The publisher says: Picking up glass in Dordogne, jewellery in Edinburgh, or porcelain in Copenhagen -- there is an extra thrill about buying antiques abroad. Antiques Hunter's Guide to Europe covers the best areas for antiques and collectables shopping from smart antique shops to flea markets, from Oslo via Munich to Madrid. Judith Miller guides the reader to all her favourite haunts for shopping as well as museums and places of historical interest and advices on the best places to stay.

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Title: Antiques Hunter's Guide to Europe
Publisher: Marshall Editions
Pub. date: Oct. 25, 2008
Author: Judith Miller
Hardcover; 288 pages
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1840283343
ISBN-13: 978-1840283341
Product dimensions: 10.2 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping weight: 1.7 pounds

The publisher says: French craftsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Baccarat crystal. Limoges porcelain. The historic patterns of Toile de Jouy. Scented gloves and custom-made umbrellas in Paris. The prized digestifs, Armagnac and Cognac. Laura Morelli, author of Made in Italy, has created the first guide devoted solely to France's handmade goods. Organized by region, with one chapter devoted solely to Paris, Made in France takes the reader on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of France, uncovering one-of-a-kind hidden workshops and off-the-beaten-path destinations, like the exquisite lingerie boutique, Cadolle, in Paris (the owner of which descends from Herminie Cadolle, the woman who invented the brassiere), or Lyon, France's best-kept secret. Made in France includes advice on how, what, and where to buy, featuring a special primer on French shopping, hints on recognizing quality and authenticity, and a calendar of craft festivals throughout the year.

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Title: Made In France: A Shopper's Guide to the Best of French Tradition
Publisher: Universe
Pub. date: April 29, 2008
Author: Laura Morelli
Paperback; 208 pages
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0789316900
ISBN-13: 978-0789316905

The publisher says: The secret of dressing like a Parisian starts with les bonnes adresses: the coveted, seldom-shared addresses of the best shops. When author Rebecca Magniant moved to Paris five years ago, she made it her mission to find the best boutiques in the city -- and that she did. When some of her finds impressed her impossibly chic belle mere (mother-in-law), she knew she was on to something. She went on to found Paris's premiere shopping service, Chic Shopping Paris, and now reveals her prized list of boutiques whose offerings embody quintessential Parisian style. Even as the world seems to be getting smaller, with everything imaginable available on the Internet, there remain some things that can only be found where they are designed and made -- in France. Chic Shopping Paris contains the best, offering clothing, jewelry, lingerie, makeup, shoes, hats, art supplies, toys, stationery, and more -- more than 80 venues in all. So let the contents of Magniant's little black book inspire you to bring back a piece of Paris in your bag.

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Title: Chic Shopping Paris
Publisher: Little Bookroom
Pub. date: May 6, 2008
Author: Rebecca Perry Magniant
Paperback; 144 pages
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 189214557X
ISBN-13: 978-1892145574