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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
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BkHistSilver
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The History of Silver Book
This nice antique reference book is "The History of Silver" - general editor is Claude Blair - hardback with dust jacket; 1987 Ballantine Books, 256 pages. Nice chapters with excellent color and black and white photography. Covers the ancient world, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Mannerism, Baroque Silver, Rococo silver, neoclassicism, 19th and 20th Centuries, Art Deco silver and contemporary silver. Excellent condition - minor rubs to dust jacket, all interior pages clean and bright.
Key words: antiques collectibles collecting silverwork
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BkBelleek
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American Belleek Reference Book
American Belleek, by Mary Frank Gaston. Collector books, 1984. Hardbound 8 ¾ x 11 ¾.
127 pgs. Out of print. Brief histories of 14 companies manufacturing American Belleek followed by pages and pages of color illustrations of their wares. Examples are illustrated from all of the best known companies including American Art China, Ceramic Art Co., Belleek, Knowles Taylor & Knowles, Lenox, Ott & Brewer, etc. Excellent condition. Inside front cover written in ink " 6/30/85 - To Mabel, Happy Lotus Ware hunting From Helen & Warren."
keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain
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BKRAS2
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Handbook of Cigar Boxes - Hyman
Very nice out of print, hard cover book dedicated to cigar boxes of all types, and all things having to do with them. Written by Tony Hyman in 1979, this first edition book was published by Arnot Art Museum in Elmira, New York. 165 pp. The first sections cover wooden, metal, glass, plastic and cardboard cigar boxes. He spends a chapter discussing legal notices, and another on revenue stamps. Box trim, advertising labels and special brand are discussed in chapter form. Heavily illustrated with black and white photos, line drawings, sketches, and examples. A thoroughly intruiging book!
This is signed by the author and dated 6/1/96 by the author. This is #2718 of a limited edition of 3000 copies. Dust jacket has minor creasing at edges - interior pages are excellent. This comes with a separate 1996-1997 Cigar Box Price Guide printed by the author.
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BKOR1
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The Oriental Rug book - Coen and Duncan
This out of print, hard cover book is profusely and beautifully illustrated with color photographs and sketches. 192 pages, written by Luciano Coen and Louise Duncan, published in 1978 by Harper & Row - this is a first edition. Part 1 of the book covers weaving, color and age, buying and selling and living with rugs. Part 2 is split into 5 geographic areas - Persia, Turkey, The Caucasus, Central Asia, and China. A history is given, as well as finely drawn and detailed pattern items, borders, etc. Then, each page that follows in the section has a full color photograph of the carpet, rug or textile, with its name, age, warp and weft details, and a fabulous lengthy description. An excellent reference or coffee table book. Dust jacket has minor creasing on edges, interior pages very nice.
Keywords: antiques antique rug textile book collectible reference
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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
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BkMotel
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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.
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Collectors’ Paperweights Price Guide and Catalogue
Collectors’ Paperweights Price Guide and Catalogue, by Lawrence H. Selman. Paperweight Press 1986. Paperback, 178 pgs. 6 x 9. Includes color photographs, descriptions and prices of over 400 paperweights, most from contemporary artists. A smaller section illustrates examples of early American weights, Baccarat, Clichy and Saint Louis. A useful book for general interest or a beginning collector. Very good condition, Small paper label on bottom of back cover.
keywords: antique collectible reference
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BkHalfDolls
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Collectors Encyclopedia of Half Dolls - reference book
Outstanding antique reference book titled "The Collector's Encyclopedia of Half-Dolls" by Frieda Marion and Norma Werner. Crown Publishers / Collector Books 1979. 608 pages Hard cover. This is a profusely illustrated book dealing with china porcelain half doll figurines. Manufacturers included: Dressel Goebel Schneider etc. The dust jacket is in very good condition with only light wear - interior pages are excellent - in almost new condition. Included is a separate 1984 Price Guide in like new condition.
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BkMauch
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Mauchline Ware reference book - by John Baker
This is a Shire Album, #140, titled "Mauchline Ware". 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" soft cover, stapled binding. 32 pages. Covers Mauchline Ware and Associated Scottish Souvenir Ware - Shire Publications 1985. Many black and white photos - text includes transfer ware, Fern ware, the export market, origins, and product range. Wear to covers, interior pages are clean and bright.
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Butter Molds Book
Butter Molds, An Identification and Value Guide, James E. Trice. Collector Books. Black & white photos. Organized by design type. 176 pages with prices Excellent condition. 5 3/8" x 8 3/8". Paperback.
Key words: antiques antique book reference collectible woodenware mold
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BkLiberty
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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
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BkWilkinson
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Wilkinson Collection of Antique Toys Exhibition Book
Titled "Made for New York: Antique Toys from The Lawrence Scripps Wilkinson Collection", this paperback was published in 1986 by the New-York Historical Society. Within its 80 pages, there is a 6 page essay on New York’s toys from 1875 - 1939. There are both color and black and white photographs, and a 6 page index of some toy manufacturers.
The groups of toys include circus, teddy bears, games, banks, trains, dolls, ships, Christmas and others. Some of the makers include: Alexander Doll Company, Francis Carpenter, Effanbee, Ideal Toy, Lionel, Moline Pressed Steel and many others. The book is in very nice condition with only some rubs to the front cover and extremely minor bending. Great photographs and nice text.
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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
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BkDisney
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Disney Collectibles Books - by Stern
Pair of terrific reference books on Disney Collectibles - by Stern. Both soft cover, 8 1/2" x 11". One is "Stern's Guide to Disney Collectibles" - by Michael Stern, 1989 Collector Books, 127 pages. The other is "Stern's Guide to Disney Collectibles Second Series" - by Michael Stern, 1991 Collector Books, 151 pages. Both are in unused condition. Tons of color photos. If you love Walt Disney, these are the books for you!
Keywords: collectible reference book toys Walt Disney
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