Armand Marseilles Dolls Book 1865-1928 Armand Marseilles Dolls 1865-1928 by Patricia R. Smith. Collector Books, 1975 – this is the Updated Value edition of 1976. Out of print, soft cover 5 ½ x 8. No tears or notations, White out appears at the top of the title page. (BKAR).

Keywords: collector, France, French, reference

Circa: 1976
Publisher: Collector Books
ISBN: B0076ZMHJE  

Sterling Flatware Pattern Index Book Sterling Flatware Pattern Index , 1989, Chilton, 2nd edition. 154 pages – out of print. This is the "bible" for sterling flatware. Outer cloth binding with inside spring-clip hole punched with separate cover. Outer binding covers are broken at back. Many inside pages have writing noting "active, obsolete, inactive ". Alphabetized by manufacturer, including Tiffany, Kirk Stieff, Gorham, Reed & Barton, etc. Inside pages are approximately 11" x 7". Also included is a 16 page Walter Drake Silver Exchange catalog, 2 copies of the Silver Collectors Address Book and 17 individual catalog pages of Towle’s Benjamin Franklin pattern. (BKST)

Keywords: catalog, silver, patterns, service

Circa: 1989
Publisher: Chilton
ISBN: 0931744059  

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
ISBN: 0394400380  

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
ISBN: 0810918927  

Gaudy Welsh China Out of print book. Author: Howard Y. Williams. Published by Wallace-Homestead 1978. This 130 page book has 10 color plates and some black and white photos of particular pieces. The book has three chapters: Gaudy Welsh: What’s in a Name; Potters of Gaudy Welsh; Potting and Decorating Gaudy Welsh. Paperbound – 9" x 7 ½". Very good condition, the edges of the front cover show some wear.
Circa: 1978
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead
ISBN: 0870691678  

Bennington Pottery and Porcelain - book by Barret Author: Richard Carter Barret. This 392 page, 8 ½" x 11" hardback illustrates over 2000 items authenticated as Bennington Pottery pieces. The front flyleaf features an author signed note to the first owner of the book. The dust jacket is in poor condition. Some yellowing of pages and edges is evident. The binding is intact, pages are clean and unmarked. The black and white photos are wonderful. Out of print. Crown Publishers, 1958.

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain ceramic
Circa: 1958
Publisher: Crown Publishing  

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
Circa: 1989
Publisher: Collector Books
ISBN: 0891454373  

Two Arts & Crafts Movement Reference Books The first book is "Arts & Crafts Design" "A Selected Reprint of Industrial Arts Design" by William Varnum, 1995 Gibbs Smith Publisher. Paperback 248 pages. 128 black and white photos and 65 line drawings - in very good condition with only light wear to covers.

The second book is "Collector's Style Guide Arts and Crafts" by Malcolm Haslam. Ballantine Books, 1988, 168 pages, softbound. Color and black and white photos of Arts & Crafts Movement pieces - separate chapters for furniture, metalwork, ceramics, books, jewelry - lists of makers. Light wear to covers - generally very nice condition.

Keywords: antique collectible reference book glass
Circa: 1995
Publisher: Gibbs Smith  

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.
Circa: 1985
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 0852637349  

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
ISBN: 0517536188  

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
 

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

Circa: 1986
Publisher: Paperweight Press
ISBN: 0933756119  

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
ISBN: 0891454187  

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
ISBN: 0896890481  

Camille Pissarro at Wildenstein Softcover catalog titled "Camille Pissaroo 1830 - 1903" - The Gallery Press, New York, 1945. This is "A Loan exhibition of paintings - Camille Pissarro - His Place in Art - for the benefit of the Goddard Neighborhood center - October 24, 1945 - November 24, 1945 - at Wildenstein - 19 East 64th St, New York ". 47 pages - water damage to 1/2" square area at the top of pages - cover scuffed, back cover mind bend. 10" x 7 1/2". Many illustrations of his paintings.
Circa: 1945
Publisher: The Gallery Press