American Furniture and the British Tradition - Book "American Furniture and the British Tradition to 1830", John T. Kirk; Alfred A.Knopf, 1982. 9 x 12 hardbound, 397 pages. The book has 2 sections, the first being a series of well researched essays on design variations, painted furniture, English and American carving and consideration of details. The second half of the book is filled with black and white photographs of furniture including, chests of drawers, desks, tables, chairs, sideboards, cupboards, boxes, etc. Well documented and researched. Dust jacket is yellowed. Inside pages crisp, clean and unmarked. (BkGjgfurn)

Keywords: English Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible

Circa: 1982
Publisher: Alfred A.Knopf  

Barbie Fashion Book - Volume II 1968-1974 Great hardback reference book for all things Barbie! Published by Collector Books in 1997 - and written by Sarah Sink Eames.327 pages of clothes, dolls, accessories - the whole Barbie lifestyle! In excellent condition.
(BkBarbie2)

Keywords: books collectible children child doll dolls

Circa: 1997
Publisher: Collector Books  

Barbie Fashion Book - Volume I 1959-1967 Great hardback reference book for all things Barbie! Published by Collector Books in 1990 - with updated prices in 1998 - and written by Sarah Sink Eames.255 pages of clothes, dolls, accessories - great color photos! In excellent condition. (BkBarbie1)

Keywords: books collectible children child doll dolls

Circa: 1990
Publisher: Collector Books  

17th Century Etchings Book Titled "Five Graphic Artists of the Seventeenth Century" this was published by the Finch College Museum of Art in 1968. The artists featured are Jusepe De Ribera, Pietro Testa, Simone Cantarini, Ginlio Carpioni and Bartolemeo Biscaino. 32 pages soft cover - measures 6" x 9". Wear to covers, title page coming unglued, interior pages are clean and bright. (#BkEtchings)

Keywords: art history Italian

Circa: 1968
 

China Half-Figures Called Pincushion Dolls - book China Half-Figures Called Pincushion Dolls, Frieda Marion, Collector Books, 1974, Out of print. Softbound, 126 pages, 5 ½ x 8 ½. Black and white illustrations with discussion of types, factories and marks. Owners name inside front cover, back cover a bit dirty, inside pages unmarked, binding tight.

Key words: antique collectible Meissen flapper Pierrot Goebel German

Circa: 1974
Publisher: Collector Books  

A Collector's Guide to Ball Jars Hard cover book by William Brantley. Published in 1975 by Rosemary Humbert Martin - 100 pages, 7 7/8" x 5". Lots of great color photographs of ball jars. Cover is a little bit scuffed - but generally the book is in near fine condition. (BkBallJars)

Keywords: books reference mason jar antiques collectibles glass

Circa: 1975
Publisher: Rosemary Humbert Martin  

The World of Art Deco Reference Book The World of Art Deco; Exhibition Minneapolis Institute of Arts July – Sept. 1971; text by Bevis Hillier. 224 pgs. Paperback 8 ¼" x 9 ½". Filled with black and white photographs of furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, stone, wood, metal, enamels, paintings, drawings, books, bindings, posters, costumes, architecture, interior design, jewelry. Very good condition. No markings in book, nice condition.

Keywords: collectible antique reference book art deco
Circa: 1971
Publisher: Minneapolis Institute of Arts  

American Bottles & Flasks and their Ancestry – book American Bottles and Flasks book by Helen McKearin and Kenneth M. Wilson. Crown Publishers, 1978. 779 pages. 11 ¼ x 8 ¾" Out of print. Over 1000 illustrations. The classic reference for collectors of early bottles and flasks. Section II – the figural flask charts, is the section where flasks are organized, numbered and identified in line drawings by groups (see photos). Inside pages like new. Some foxing to outside top of volume. Dust jacket in poor condition.

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible bottle

Circa: 1978
Publisher: Crown Publishers  

Columbian World’s Fair Collectibles Columbian World’s Fair Collectibles Chicago (1892-93), Howard M. Rossen and John M. Kaduk, Wallace –Homestead, 1976. Out of print. Paperback. 8 ½ x 11, 149 pages. Arranged by collecting category. All right hand pages have either color or black and white photos, with a short description and price on the left hand page. This is a great overview of specific items and collectibles from the Columbian Exposition. A 2 page typed price guide is included, hand lettered "Revised prices 1982-83". Pages 141-146 are coming loose from the binding. Cover is worn. (BkColum)

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible campaign memorabilia presidential president expo Columbus


Manufacturer: Wallace –Homestead  

Liberty Style by Levy reference book Liberty Style The Classic Years 1898-1910 by Mervyn Levy. Hardback, 1986 Rizzoli 160 pages, 130 illustrations. A pictorial and written discussion of the marvelous wares sold be Liberty & Company - London, England. The directory of manufacturers and directory of artists and designers is one of the most valuable reference sections in this out of print reference book. Some of the artists/firms/areas covered are: Archibald Knox, Voysey, Tudric, John Pearson, Clutha, furniture, wallpaper, pewter, silver, pottery and jewelry. Dust jacket lightly scuffed w/small tears, interior pages very decent.

Key words: art pottery ceramic England reference antique book metal


Circa: 1986
Publisher: Rizzoli  

Home Away From Home Motels in America This hard cover book, by John Margolies, is a First Edition, Bulfinch Press, 1995 Price clipped dust jacket, 127 pages. In lively text and more than 200 photos, most in color, the bestselling author of Pump and Circumstance brings to life the weird and wonderful world of American roadside lodging. Packed with fascinating trivia and rare motel ephemera. 225 photos, 175 in color. Minor wear to dust jacket, interior pages in like new condition.
Circa: 1995
Publisher: Bulfinch Press  

American Art Nouveau Reference Book American Art Nouveau; Diane Chalmers Johnson. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1979. 311 pages, oversize 10" x 13". A large hardback cloth book with 394 black and white illustrations and 41 color plates tipped in by hand.

Chapters on Tiffany, Louis H. Sullivan and American Art Nouveau Architecture, Will H. Bradley and Poster Art, Decorating, Painting and Sculpture. In as new condition. The dust jacket is protected by mylar/plastic cover which was scotch taped to itself (not to the book). The 2 pieces of tape on this mylar/plastic inside the front cover are yellowed.

Keywords: antqiue collectible glass pottery
Circa: 1979
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams  

Collecting Political Americana "Collecting Political Americana", Edmund B. Sullivan, Crown Publishers, 1980. Out of print. 8 ¾ x 11 ¼ Hardbound, 248 pages. Loaded with black and white photos with astute comments and observations for collectors on each area of collecting. Large sections on political numismatics, ceramics, glass, textiles and paper. Very good condition. Dust jacket shows a little wear. (BkPolitAmer)

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible campaign memorabilia presidential president


Circa: 1980
Publisher: Crown  

Art Nouveau and Art Deco Silver Book This wonderful hard back book is titled "Art Nouveau and Art Deco Silver" by Annelies Krekel-Aalberse. Published in 1989 by Harry Abrams - 272 pages. In generally excellent condition with only minor scuffing to the dust jacket. All interior pages bright and clean. 8 chapters - divided by country (Great Britain, France, Belgium, US, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Scandanavia, Finland and Russia). Nice concise biography of makers at the back, as well as a mark section. Outstanding color photos - basically all of the major players in the silver world are discussed - in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras.

Key words: antiques collectibles collecting silverwork

Circa: 1989
Publisher: Harry Abrams  

Collecting Toys by Richard O'Brien Reference book titled "A Collectors Identification and Value Guide - Collecting Toys" by Richard O'Brien. 4th Edition, soft cover 8 1/2" x 11". 1985 by Books Americana Inc. Many black and white photos and a central color photo section. 379 pages. Covers vehicles by Tootseitoy, Smitty, Tommy and many others; Animal Drawn toys, battery operated toys soldiers (many makers), premiums, Comic Character toys, Disney toys, guns, Aircraft and much more. In gently used condition - interior pages are clean.

Keywords: antique collectible reference book children
Circa: 1985
Publisher: Books Americana Inc