Scarce Book Art Nouveau Glass Metal Jewelry Ceramics... 'From the fabulous creations of Tiffany, Galle, Lalique, and Guimard to the modestly priced productions of commercial Art Nouveau, here is the definitive guide to the most sensational collecting vogue in years, a comprehensive exploration of Art Nouveau in all its forms for the beginning and advanced collector alike.'

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF COLLECTING ART NOUVEAU by John Mebane, Coward McCann Inc., NY, 1970.

'This is the only book currently available to approach Art Nouveau from the point of view of the amateur collector who would like to find and identify pieces in every area of the field – and know how much to pay for them.' This lavishly illustrated practical guide covers by chapter: Identifying Art Nouveau; Art Nouveau Glass; Art Nouveau Pottery; Art Nouveau Jewelry; Art Nouveau Silver; Clocks, Watches, and Their Accessories; Of Special Feminine Interest; Of Special Interest to Men; Writing Accessories; Candlesticks and Candelabra; Art Nouveau Furniture; Graphic Arts and Sculpture; What About Prices?; On the Trail of the Prize; Selected Bibliography; Notes; and Index. Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, the photographs will take on a pictorial journey of this flourishing period. The narrative in this book is concisely rich.

5.5 in. x 8.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 256 pages.

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