Found 61 items in the class "Books/Nonfiction/Collecting".
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Knopf Furniture Volume I Chairs, Tables, Sofa
12153. Book: The Knopf Collectors’ Guides to American Antiques: Furniture Volume I Chairs, Tables, Sofas & Beds by Marvin D. Schwartz. NY: Chanticleer Press, Inc. 1982 1st Printing so marked. ISBN 0394712682. 178pp.8vo 8.5x4.25. For collectors of all types of chairs, tables, sofas, and beds made in America from the 17th century to the 1950’s. Color illustrations and full descriptions of 347 representative pieces, along with collecting tips, a price guide, and much more. DJ over soft decorative paper cover.
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AESTHETIC MOVEMENT FURNITURE:
AN AMERICAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT MAHOGANY WRITING TABLE, CIRCA 1880
An American mahogany and flame mahogany aesthetic movement writing table, circa 1880 in excellent condition.Measurements: h. 29 5/8 in.; w. 37 3/4 in.; d. 25 3/4 in.p>Visit my website at www.antiquesbylisebohm.com for more great pieces like this one. Some of them are not listed here.
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
August 13, 1995 Pettigrew Auction Catalog
August 13, 1995 Pettigrew Auction Catalog, A lot of Belter and Meeks, important table and Etagere, Lion based pool table, Victorian Furniture, Stickley Furniture, 1272 lots, Price $15, prices realized $2
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Silver – An Illust. Guide to American & British Silver
12697. Book: Silver – An Illustrated Guide to American & British Silver by Margaret Holland. USA: Derby Books. 1973. ISBN 0706401816. 144pp. 4to 11.5x8.5. DJ over hard board cover. Includes: Silver for the Tea Table; Dinner Table Silver; Tankards and Drinking Vessels; After Dinner Silver; Silver about the House; Spoons; etc.
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PORCELAIN, POTTERY & CERAMIC:
FRANCISCAN DINING SERVICES - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE W/VALUES
Written by Jeffrey B. Snyder, published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Franciscan dining services have graced table tops since the 1930's. A comprehensive representation of patterns and forms is captured in this book in over 760 beautiful color photographs. Individual patterns are portrayed, along with five piece table settings and a variety of serving dishes. Museum pieces and advertising signs round out the presentation in this wide ranging text. A history of the Franciscan Ware potteries is included, along with their manufacturer's marks. A listing of the vessel forms available in each pattern and values is provided to complete this information and price guide. 140 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Hardcover $29.95
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PERIOD & CLASSICAL FURNITURE BOOKS:
The Work of Many Hands: Card Tables in Federal America 1790-1820 REPRINT
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REPRINT BOOK - Originally printed in New Haven, CT Yale University Art Gallery 1982. Good, Softcover. 198pp. This extraordinary study of the regional characteristics of a single furniture form is a gratifying example of scientific methodology harnessed to serve the arts. Published to accompany an exhibition of the same name at the Yale University Art Gallery, the book is largely based on Benjamin A. Hewitt's ten-year computer study of the form, ornament, and construction of nearly 400 federal period card tables from three broad geographic areas and nine urban centers in the Eastern United States. The study is given breadth and texture by Gerald Ward's essay on early American card-playing and by Patricia Kane's chapter on the role of design and price books in standardizing card table manufacture; but the heart of the presentation is Hewitt's comprehensive statistical analysis.
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FINANCIAL BOOKS:
Dow Theory applied to the London Stock Exchange by M. Ormerod
Hardcover Dow theory applied to the London stock exchange,: Including chapters on chart reading, with seven different charts, and a table giving details of all the ... New York stock exchanges from 1873 to 1939.Book is in good condition. Dj has a piece missing on top of the spine and a small piece at the bottom of the spine. The book is in fine condition. Nice clean gilt on spine. Clean inside with no writing.
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FINANCIAL BOOKS:
Generating Economic Cycles by Henry Ludwell Moore - First Edition
Hardcover A very nice copy of a 1923 First edition. Hardbound copy, 141 pages, tables and diagrams, 9 inches x 6 inches, burgandy color. The subject covers agriculture, economic aspects and business cycles. The book is in fine condition. No other marks inside.
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FURNITURE REFERENCE:
Bugatti by Philip Dejean
Publisher: New York: Rizzoli, 1982.; Huge hardcover coffee-table book. "The talents & works of art of the entire Bugatti family. Ettore & Jeans automobiles, Carlo the fathers furniture, & Rembrandts sculptures. 359 pages. ISBN 0847804461
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ART & AMERICANA:
Modern Painting by Maurice Raynal - Skira Edition 1956
Title is: Modern Painting: SCARCE, RARE: Hard-to-find!! Skira 1956 edition. Oversized Coffee Table book, Beautiful, hardbound, no dust cover. Amazing biography/history of painting 1884-1906, ART LOVER'S DREAM BOOK!!
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FURNITURE REFERENCE:
The Victorian Dining Room
Victorian sideboards "groaned" with the weight of opulent silver serving pieces, set off by the jewel-like tones of colored art glass vases and bowls. This richly colorful book is a visual journey through the nineteenth century dining room, through over 200 photographs. It becomes clear why the whimsical, beautiful, and sometimes bizarre products of that inventive and colorful time continue to astound and fascinate us. Also included is a facsimile of "How to Set the Table," a rare booklet from 1901. A Value Guide completes the work.
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PERIOD & CLASSICAL FURNITURE BOOKS:
Antique Biedermeier Furniture with Price Guide - 2002 Edition
A comprehensive look at striking furniture of the nineteenth century Biedermeier era in Austria and Germany. This handsome book features more than 600 authentic Biedermeier pieces, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries, sofas, chairs, and tables. The authoritative authors provide extensive information on shapes, materials, ornamental features, and regional aspects of this popular furniture. The text covers evaluation and pricing, market trends, and tips on buying, caring for, and proper restoration of Biedermeier pieces. An illustrated glossary and current values are also included in this elegant reference.
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PORCELAIN, POTTERY & CERAMIC:
Catalina Pottery and Tiles
The breathtaking ceramic artwares, tablewares, and tiles produced by the prolific Catalina Clay Products Company of Santa Catalina Island, California, from 1927 to 1936 are presented in over 550 color photographs and an eloquent text. Influenced in part by the Spanish Revival Movement and Depression-era Art Deco motifs, this book displays the artistry imbued in these pieces, ranging from teapots, patio pottery, and souvenirs to pictorial murals, hand painted plates, and tile tables. A history of the company, its wares and artisans, bibliography, and index are also provided. Values are included in the captions.
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ART & AMERICANA:
El Greco by Goldscheider, Ludwig Hardcover Book
This is the third German edition published by Phaidon Publishing company in 1954. DJ has some tears the book is in good condition. EL GRECO'S PAINTINGS. Phaidon Edition, (1954). 11.5" x 8". 30 pp of text followed by 244 pp illus: 13 tipped-in color plates, plus 232 b/w plates, drawings and plans; bibliography; chronological table. Black & White linen, gilt spine titles,
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FURNITURE REFERENCE: furniture reference
The Decorative Arts Library - Furniture
Hard Cover book with dust jacket, cover photo of furniture same as DJ, 160 pp., mint condition, brand new,11" X 9", full colour photographs. Content explores stylistic variety, diversity of materials, history, and the major influences of furniture making and design. Table of Contents includes: The 15th & 16th Century, The 17th Century, The 18th Century, The 19th Century, The 20th Century. Excellent reference resource for furniture enthusiasts and collectors.
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
September 29, 1990 Pettigrew Auction Catalog
September 29, 1990 Pettigrew Auction Catalog, Victorian Furniture and other items, ten lots of Belter furniture, many high end pierce carved furniture including a great table and sofa and chairs, 80 lots, Price $20, hammer prices not available.
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
January 24, 1993 Pettigrew Auction Catalog
January 24, 1993 Pettigrew Auction Catalog, Belter Dresser, Belter Bed, a lot of Icarts, tall Meeks etagere, highly carved and pierced Belter table, Bird pattern parlor set, a lot of Meeks and Belter Furniture, 1060 lots, Price $20, prices realized $2
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
January 18, 1992, Pettigrew Auction Company
January 18, 1992, Pettigrew Auction Company, Best tall crest cabinet based Belter Etagere, Wonderful Belter Table, Pierced carved Belter and Meeks parlor furniture, Handel lamps, Price $20, prices realized $2.
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
May 12, 1990 Pettigrew Auction Catalog
May 12, 1990 Pettigrew Auction Catalog, Belter, Meeks, Van Briggle, Victorian Furniture and other items, ten lots of Belter Furniture, Wonderful Belter Table and Cheval Mirror, 312 lots Price $20, hammer prices not available
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
February 29, 1992 Pettigrew Auction
February 29, 1992 Pettigrew Auction Catalog, Great Belter Dresser, Great Belter Table, Great Belter Etagere, Meeks, Loetz, Toys, Price $20, prices realized $2.00
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AUCTION CATALOGS:
April 30, 1988 Pettigrew Auction Catalog
April 30, 1988 Pettigrew Auction Catalog, Victorian Furniture and other items, incredible Victorian silver table centerpiece, six lots of Belter furniture, 378 lots, one picture, Price $10, prices realized $2
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FURNITURE REFERENCE:
Discover Series - The Winterthur Garden
Discover the Winterthur Garden Denise Magnani Ray Magnani I am please to offer this book produced by Winterthur Museum - Format: aperback, 44pp. ISBN: 0912724455 Publisher: Winterthur, Henry Francis duPont Museum, Incorporated. Table of Contents: 1. What is a Garden. 2. If you have grown up with flowers. 3.. First Flowers. 4. My work is in the Garden. 5. The Winterthur Garder. 6. Open forever.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
The Brass Book
11989. Book: The Brass Book: American, English and European Fifteenth Century through 1850 by Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer. Exton, Pa: Schiffer Publishing Limited.. 1978. 447pp. 4to 11.25x9. DJ over hardbound cover. Includes Andirons; Armament; Bells; Bird Cages; Boxes; Candle Holders; Candle Snuffers; Dredgers; Dressing Articles; Fenders; Fire Tools; Grates; Horse Brasses; House Fittings; Ink Stands; Jamb Hooks; Lamps; Lanterns; Occupational Tools; Ornaments; Pots; Scientific Instruments; Table and Kitchen Ware; Tomb Plates; Trays; Trivets; Wall Hangings; Warming Pans; and Catalog of 18th Century Furniture Brass. Wonderful reference. $95
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass
12032. Book: Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass by Helen and George S. McKearin. NY: Crown Publishers. 1950. 382pp. 4to 11.25x8.75. Includes: The Ancestry of American Glass; Glassmaking in the Colonies; Glassmaking from 1780-1800; Glassmaking in the Critical Period from 1800-1830; The Making of table and other fine Wares in the Critical Period; Historical and Pictorial Flasks and Blown Three Mold Glass; Individual Pieces from Nineteenth-Century Bottle and Window Glasshouses; Notes on the Modern Renaissance of the Art of Glass; etc. DJ over cloth hardcover. $50
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
German and Austrian Porcelain
Book: German and Austrian Porcelain by George Ware with introduction by Dr. Oswald Goetz. 184 illustrations, including 4 color plates maps, charts, comprehensive tables of Marks. Bonanza Books:NY. 4to (10x7.25). 244pp. Excellent reference
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
French Provincial Decorative Art
12300. Book: French Provincial Decorative Art by Catherine Oglesby. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons. 1951. 214pp. Folio 12.25x9.5. DJ over hard board cover with acetate wrap. Includes French Provincial Design; France Builds Homes; Styles, Times and Kings; Furniture; Armoires and Cupboards; Beds; Buffets; Chairs and Commodes; Couches and Benches; Desks and Secretaries; Tables; Conversation Pieces; French Provincial in Canada; Mantels and Fireplace Fixtures; Mirrors; Glass; Clocks and Barometers; Metalmarks; Lighting Fixtures; Textiles; Ceramics; Wall Coverings; Floor Coverings; etc.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
The Magazine Antiques APRIL 1928
The Magazine Antiques APRIL 1927. Articles include: The Painted Peasant Furniture of Swixerland; Some Early Pattern Blocks; Some Decorated Woodenware; Rex Absolutus of the Monongahela; An Historic Lamp; Jefferson's Reading Table; Colonial Firearms, Part III; What Chairs for the Dining-Room, Part II; Some Charleston Silversmiths; Origin of the Rocking Chair.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
The Magazine Antiques JANUARY 1928
The Magazine Antiques JANUARY 1928. Articles include: A Kneeland and adams Mirror; An Ancient Connecticut Table; Powder Blue in English Porcelain; Early Cotton Printing in America; Early American Lamps, Part 11; Our Fathers' Funnies; Furniture Changelings, 1.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Fake, Fraud, or Genuine
12203. Book: Fake, Fraud, or Genuine: Identifying authentic American Antique Furniture by Nyrna Kaye. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. 1987. 214pp. 4to 11.25x8.75. DJ over hard board cover. ISBN 082121666X. Includes: The villains; Equipment for Sleuths; False Identies; Styles as Clues; Technology as Evidence; The Case of the Case Piece, Part One: Jooinery; The Case of the Case Piece, Part Two: Cabinetry; Crimes Done to Chairs; Topless Tables and Other Concerns of the Board; Finishing ‘Em Off; and The Savvy Collector in Action. Excellent reference and one that should be on every furniture collectors shelf.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Antiques JANUARY 1925
Antiques JANUARY 1925. Articles include: Painted Furniture in America III. The Decadent Period; A Family Painted in Miniature; An Instrument Used by Ladies; A Carved Chippendale Tea Table; Antiques Abroad; Books-Old and Rare; A Gratuity for Baron Stiegel.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
The Magazine Antiques JANUARY 1928
The Magazine Antiques January 1928. Articles include: A Kneeland and Adams Mirror; An Ancient Connecticut Table; Powder Blue in English Porcelain; Early Cotton Printing in America; Early American Lamps, Part 11; Our Fathers' Funnies; Furniture Changelings, 1. Note I have two copies, each are $30
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Early American Fine Points of Furniture
12220. Book Early American Fine Points of Furniture by Albert Sack. NY: Crown Publishers. 1978. 303pp 8vo 9.5x7.75. ISBN:0517001489. Contents include: chairs, beds, bureaus, chests and cupboards, chests-on-chests; clocks; desks; secretaries; highboys; lowboys; mirrors; sideboards; sofas, tables; restorations, replacements and imperfections. DJ over hard board cover.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Illustrated Guide to Shaker Furniture
12234. Book: Illustrated Guide to Shaker Furniture by Robert F. W. Meader with 235 Illustrations. NY: Dover Publications, Inc. 1972. 128pp plus 18pp catalog. 4to 12x9. Necessary reference. Includes: Chairs and Footstools; Tables and Desks; Case Pieces and Miscellaneous Pieces; Pegs and Pegboards; Clocks; Stoves; Decadent and Doubtful Pieces; plus a shaker Chair Catalog.
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SILVER:
The Compendium of Chester Gold & Silver Marks 1570-1962 by M. H. Ridgway
This is the first publication in a single work of all known Chester punch marks, and continues the tradition of the standard volumes of Jackson, Grimwade, Culme and Pickford. It is also the first time that the twentieth-century Chester marks have been published. It is produced in dictionary format, in alphabetical order from 1570, the date of the earliest known mark, to 1962 at which time the Chester assay office was closed. The authors, both members of the silver society, were given unlimited access to the Chester assay office records covering 1686 to 1962, and to the Chester Goldsmith’s Company records dating from the 16th century.The compendium has four sections. The preface provides an historical background and details of all extant records and copper plates. Part 1 is devoted to assay office marks, with a full set of date letter tables to assist the reader in dating wares. Part 2 covers nearly 10,000 entries for makers’ marks, including pictograms and monograms. Finally, the appendices include items on assay volumes and charges, thimble makers, and Liverpool watchcase makers.Since over 2,000 of the entries have Birmingham addresses, the new work will also enhance available information on jewellers and silversmiths working in this important trade center. The format of the marks’ tables and the extensive index will also allow future research into the relationships between companies and
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PERIOD & CLASSICAL FURNITURE BOOKS: Books
Honore Lannuier: Cabinetmaker from Paris - Antiques by Lise Bohm
Honore Lannuier: Cabinetmaker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ebeniste in Federal New York by Peter M. Kenny, Ulrich Leben, Frances F. Bretter, Bruce White (Photographer) Foreword by John K. Howat. This is a hardcover, 253pp. ISBN: 0810965178 published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in April 1998. Although his brief but productive career as a cabinetmaker in New York lasted a mere sixteen years, the French-born maitre ebeniste Charles-Honore Lannuier (1779-1819) was a leading figure in the development of a distinctive and highly refined style of furniture in the Late Federal period. A contemporary of the renowned master Duncan Phyfe, Lannuier, like him, made fashionable gilded card tables, marble-topped pier tables, bedsteads, and seating furniture for wealthy clients numbering among the mercantile and social elite of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, and Savannah. This volume, which complements the exhibition "Honore Lannuier, Parisian Cabinetmaker in Federal New York" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in spring 1998, represents the most complete study of Lannuier's life and work published to date.
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PORCELAIN, POTTERY & CERAMIC:
Franciscan, Catalina, and Other Gladding, McBean Wares
Franciscan, Catalina, and Other Gladding, McBean Wares Ceramic Table and Art Wares 1873-1942 by James F. Elliot-Bishop, ISBN: 0764314122, Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 533 color photos Pages: 240 The early terra cotta, garden wares, tiles, Franciscan line, and Catalina artware produced by the prolific Gladding, McBean and Company from the late 1800s to 1942 are covered and beautifully displayed in this fascinating book. The Franciscan pottery table and artware line, so named to honor the Franciscan Friars who established Spanish Missions in California, was one of the most successful product lines produced by California’s Gladding, McBean and Company. Among the dishes displayed here are their most popular patterns, including El Patio, Coronado, Metropolitan, Apple, and Desert Rose. Also featured are the colorful wares made after the firm acquired the Catalina Island Pottery in 1937. The history of Gladding, McBean covers its establishment in Lincoln, California, in 1873 to its closure in 1984. Values included. This is a wonderful guide book for everyone who loves twentieth century pottery! Buyer to pay shipping and handling of $5.00.
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FINANCIAL BOOKS:
Beat the Market by Edward Thorp & S. Kassouf - Hardcover with DJ
. A very fine copy with dust cover. Not price clip. First printing.Hardcover: 221 pages Publisher: Random House; First Printing edition (October 1967) Language: English ISBN-10: 0394424395 ISBN-13: 978-0394424392 Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.1 inchesThe book offers step-by-step instructions, with explanatory, charts and tables, whereby anyone with 2000.00$ brokerage account can conduct his own investment program. Details are given of actual investments made by the authors, one of whom more then doubled $100,000 in five years.
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FURNITURE REFERENCE:
The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture by T. Rieman and Jean Burks
Book DescriptionThis comprehensive reference documents the full scope of furniture from Shaker communities in New England, Ohio, and Kentucky. Furniture produced throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, ranging from free-standing tables, chairs, desks, boxes, and case clocks to built-in cupboards and cases of drawers, is shown in over 1,000 images, 698 in color. An extensive text provides a detailed account of Shaker history, culture, and religion. Further, it examines Shaker design and tools, reporting new research on the Shaker color palette. Using primary source materials, this book examines designs from specific Shaker communities and individual cabinetmakers. Endnotes, bibliography, glossaries, and technical terms make this beautiful reference required reading for everyone with an interest in Shaker design and culture.
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FINANCIAL BOOKS:
Stock Trading Wizard: Advanced Short-term Trading Strategies by Tony Oz
Hardcover Product DetailsHardcover: 187 pages Publisher: Tony Oz Pubns (August 1, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0967386209 Book DescriptionIn his book, Stock Trading Wizard, Tony Oz discloses his short-term trading strategies in a simple yet comprehensive manner. The book goes straight to the point covering all the essential elements for short-term trading. It was designed by the author for everyone who is serious about trading stocks for a living. Among other things, the book covers Technical Analysis, Level II Quotes, Advanced Order Execution Systems, Market Psychology, Trader's Psychology, Secrets to Successful Trading, Money Management, Stock Screening Formulas, and much more. The author did not save on paper and included numerous charts and tables in his attempt to paint a clear stock trading system.
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TEXTILES:
HANDWOVEN TEXTILES OF EARLY ENGLAND - THE LEGACY OF A RURAL PEOPLE
EX library book in good condition with normal markings. An enjoyable narrative of the lives of rural New Englanders from the days of settlement to the post-Civil War era. Photos, many in full color, illustrate the products of the weavers who worked at home making items that were used by the family, offered in trade, or sold. Chapters include details on handmaking bed furnishings, curtains, table lines, cushions, upholstery, slipcovers, rugs and carpeting as it was done from 1640 to 1880. Yarns, looms and the dyes used. Material gathered from several museums and organizations.
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PORCELAIN, POTTERY & CERAMIC:
Staffordshire Pottery 1858-1962 by Robert Cluett
Over 1150 beautiful color images and historical photographs display the dazzling variety of ceramic wares produced at the famous Cauldon Pottery Works of Staffordshire, England, by the venerable firm Brown-Westhead, Moore & Company. Over one hundred years of Staffordshire pottery production and changing decorative styles are displayed, including table and tea sets decorated in blue and white, flow blue, and multiple colored transfer prints; ornate majolica centerpieces, jardinieres, and garden seats; elegant fine bone china vases, utilitarian ewers, and basins; and decorative tiles. The definitive text provides a detailed history of Brown-Westhead, Moore & Company, descriptions of the wares and the artists who produced them, a detailed bibliography, numerous appendices, and an index. Current market values are found in the captions. This book will be an important reference for all concerned with Staffordshire pottery. Includes Price Guide/Index 935 color & 213 b/w photos Pages: 288
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PORCELAIN, POTTERY & CERAMIC:
The History Of American Ceramics
Brand new book still in wrapper. Format: Hardcover, 352pp. - ISBN: 0810911728 Publisher: Abrams,Harry N Inc. Pub. Date: April 1998. This survey of American ceramics history attempts the difficult task of covering a diverse art form from its very utilitarian beginnings in Jamestown to the art studio potters, folk artists, and manufacturers of expensive dinnerware of contemporary America. Accompanied by excellent photographs of privately owned and museum pieces that show the best of every type, the concise text traces the progression from redware to stoneware to art pottery, table china, and architectural ceramics. No comparable history of American ceramics has been done, and the material on the 20th century in particular makes this a valuable addition to general art collections. Highly recommended.
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FURNITURE REFERENCE:
The Victorian Dining Room by Brian Coleman
A brand new book published by Schiffer books and writted by Brian D. Coleman - ISBN: 076431792X - Size 8-1/2" x 11" - Illustrations: 205 color photos wiht a valuable price guide. The book contains 176 pages. Victorian sideboards "groaned" with the weight of opulent silver serving pieces, set off by the jewel-like tones of colored art glass vases and bowls. This richly colorful book is a visual journey through the nineteenth century dining room, through over 200 photographs. It becomes clear why the whimsical, beautiful, and sometimes bizarre products of that inventive and colorful time continue to astound and fascinate us. Also included is a facsimile of "How to Set the Table," a rare booklet from 1901. A Value Guide completes the work.
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TEXTILES:
Graced by Lace: A guide for collectors of antique linen & Lace
Hard cover book - ISBN: 0764312693 - Size: 8 1/2” x 11” - Illustrations: 388 color photos - Pages: 208 - - ********************************************** The title of this book embodies the author’s attitude toward the collection that she presents, using vivid photographs to guide the reader through centuries of lacemaking and embroidery. The author has traveled throughout Europe carefully researching the origin and history of the pieces presented. Information is separated into eight chapters: Lace Trim, Bridal Hankies, Fashion, Society Embroidery, Appenzell-work, Bed Linens, Table Linens, and Miscellaneous Lace and/or Embroidered Pieces. Each chapter includes an overview, detailed descriptions, and photographs, including details that are excellent references for identifying various styles of lace and embroidery. The price range associated with each will help the reader understand the effect age, condition, and workmanship have on value. This book will appeal to beginners and experienced collectors alike.
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Books-Nonfiction-Collecting:
Art in Glass
12635. Book: Art in Glass by The Toledo Museum of Art. 1969. 141pp. 4to 10.75x6.75. Wonderful B&W & color photographs from the famous museum's collection. Table of contents include: * Ancient Glass * Islamic Glass *European glass * American Glass * Modern Glass , along with technical terms, suggested reading. The eras covered include: Barouque, Renaissance, Rococco, Victorian, Christian era, Early American period, the Middle Period, the Brilliant period, 1895 to present. Each photograph is accompanied by a complete description with material made, time it was available, color, size and more. This is a very interesting historical book on glass with wonderfully detailed photographs - many you just might recognize from the later years: New England Glass * Tiffany * Libbey Glass Co * Sandwich Glass * Murano * and others in such items as: Vases, Jugs, Jewelry, Pitchers * Candlesticks * Goblets * Flagon * and other styles with unique decorative qualities from the earliest eras to the present! .
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ART & AMERICANA:
Asian Art by Lark E. Mason
Asian ArtLark E. Mason The Book --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lark E. Mason Jr. offers a clear and concise guide to understanding the fine and decorative arts of Asia including the arts of the Islamic world.He addresses this complex subject in an easy to follow format beginning with an overview of the tumultuous history of the continent, leading into chapters on ceramics, metalwork, the arts of the craftsman, furniture and lacquer, textiles, prints and paintings. Each chapter includes a summary of the minor and major art forms with expert advice for judging quality and identifying fakes and over-restored objects. A valuable dictionary of terms and tables with reign dates and marks is included. Sales Points Over 300 beautiful illustrations Clear explanations for judging quality and identifying fakes Addresses both Asian and Islamic Asian art Helps to make the subject of Asian art easier to understand Includes a dictionary of terms, tables and marks. The Author --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lark E. Mason Jr. is the author of numerous articles on Asian art and the translator of two major works on Chinese furniture. He is currently a Senior Vice President with Sotheby’s New York and is familiar to American audiences for his frequent appearances on the PBS series ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. Specifications Size: 274 x 228 mmPages: 336Illustrations: 336 col. IllustrationsPublisher: Antique Collectors' Club ISBN: 1 85149 415 4Price: $65.00
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PERIOD & CLASSICAL FURNITURE BOOKS:
English Furniture 1660-1714 from Charles II to Queen Anne
English Furniture from Charles II to Queen AnneAdam Bowett The Book --------------------------------------------------------------------------------English Furniture describes the development of fashionable English furniture between the restoration of Charles II in 1660 and the death of Queen Anne in 1714. Based largely on contemporary documents and on original and firmly documented furniture, together with the latest modern scholarship, it provides a closely-reasoned analysis of changing furniture styles, together with much technical information on materials and processes. The author’s radical new approach to the stylistic and structural analysis of furniture will change perceptions of English furniture and establish a new chronology for late seventeenth and early eighteenth century English furniture. This extensively illustrated book is the first comprehensive review of the subject for nearly one hundred years. Part one focuses on Charles II and James II, 1660-1688 with chapters on The Restoration, Case Furniture, Seat Furniture, Tables, Stands and Mirrors and Lacquer, japanning and varnish. The second part focuses on William III and Queen Anne, 1689-1714 and includes chapters on Furnishing the Williamite Court, Case Furniture, Seat Furniture, Tables, Stands and Looking Glasses. A full glossary of terms is inlcuded as well as a list of manuscript sources and a bibliography. Sales Points The first comprehensive re-evaluation for one hundred years New and original research Re-assesses the chronology of late seventeenth century English furniture design A standard reference for beginners and specialists alike Extensively illustrated with many new photographs Includes a glossary of terms, list of manuscript sources and bibliography The Author --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Adam Bowett is a lecturer in Furniture History at Brunel University, the author of numerous articles, conference contributor, etc. He is involved in an exhibition, opening on the 27 November 2001 at the Geffrye Museum entitled: ‘After the Fire - London Furniture 1666-1714’. He is also a contributor to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.This is his first book. Specifications Size: 279 x 216mmPages: 368Illustrations: over 550 illustrationsImprint: Antique Collectors' ClubPublication Date: Available NowISBN: 1 85149 399 9Price: $89.50
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FINANCIAL BOOKS:
Dow's Theory Applied to Business and Banking
Hardcover This copy of Rhea's 131 page book is in Very Good condition with light wear to the edges and light rubbing to the rear cover. The binding is tight. The pages are age-toned but are cleaned and unmarked. This is a first edition, first printing stated. Robert Rhea was a pioneering figure in the history of Dow Theory. Rhea was a master of "reading" the stock averages along with volume implications. Rhea started his great investment service in 1932. He modestly called his service, "Dow Theory Comment." Rhea’s Dow Theory "voyage" ended with his death in 1939. Rhea published published a newsletters and books containing investment advice based on his study of the Dow Jones averages and charts, which went to a small list of wealthy investors. Rhea correctly determined the bottom of the Depression Bear Market in July of 1932 and advised his clients that the climate was ripe for investment. The book, 'Dow's Theory Applied to Business and Banking' is one of the most important books in the field of charting and pricing analysis of stocks. The book contains analysis of the Dow Jones averages from 1896 to 1938. It examines business cycles and market reaction and movements. It has numerous charts, tables and graphs. Bookseller Inventory # 16179
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PERIOD & CLASSICAL FURNITURE BOOKS:
The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture by Timothy D. Rieman & Jean BurksISBN: 0764319280Size: 9" x 12" Illustrations: 698 color, 346 b/w photosPages: 576 This comprehensive reference documents the full scope of furniture from Shaker communities in New England, Ohio, and Kentucky. Furniture produced throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, ranging from free-standing tables, chairs, desks, boxes, and case clocks to built-in cupboards and cases of drawers, is shown in over 1,000 images, 698 in color. An extensive text provides a detailed account of Shaker history, culture, and religion. Further, it examines Shaker design and tools, reporting new research on the Shaker color palette. Using primary source materials, this book examines designs from specific Shaker communities and individual cabinetmakers. Endnotes, bibliography, glossaries, and technical terms make this beautiful reference required reading for everyone with an interest in Shaker design and culture.
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PERIOD & CLASSICAL FURNITURE BOOKS:
The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture by Timothy D. Rieman & Jean BurksISBN: 0764319280Size: 9" x 12" Illustrations: 698 color, 346 b/w photosPages: 576 This comprehensive reference documents the full scope of furniture from Shaker communities in New England, Ohio, and Kentucky. Furniture produced throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, ranging from free-standing tables, chairs, desks, boxes, and case clocks to built-in cupboards and cases of drawers, is shown in over 1,000 images, 698 in color. An extensive text provides a detailed account of Shaker history, culture, and religion. Further, it examines Shaker design and tools, reporting new research on the Shaker color palette. Using primary source materials, this book examines designs from specific Shaker communities and individual cabinetmakers. Endnotes, bibliography, glossaries, and technical terms make this beautiful reference required reading for everyone with an interest in Shaker design and culture.
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