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Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 2000. During the second half of the twentieth century, Scandinavian potters and glassmakers drew on elements present in China and Japan during the period of the Sung Dynasty to produce pieces of beauty and elegance that combined subtle glazes and classical shapes. The qualities came to characterize Scandinavian design in combining the fundamentals of craftsmanship, quality,… Read more about this item

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1987. Comprehensive text contains contributions from twelve distinguished and expert authors on the subject of ivory, including topics covering the art of ivory carving through the ages and in every culture; the working of ivory- cutting, drilling, and polishing; uses of ivory in jewelry, icons, ornamental inlays, and prosaic objects; etc. Includes an illustrated… Read more about this item

Rutland, Vermont: Charles E.Tuttle Company, 1970. Comprehensive classic text presents detailed coverage of the art glass produced in Europe from 1880 to 1930, portraying the accomplishments of the outstanding French and English artists of this period. Includes 135 notable works of Emile Galle, the indisputable leader of the French school; the English school with special emphasis given to the Stourbridge… Read more about this item

Albuquerque, N.M.: Sheldon H. Dike, 1972. Classic scarce privately printed text contains a detailed list and description of all the postmarks of Arizona territory known to the author with the major exceptions of the railroad, R.P.O., and railroad agent markings. The different postmark types for a single town are serially numbered and referred to as the "town-type" number. Each type… Read more about this item

Mendham, N.J.: The Astragal Press, 1997. Pre-1900 Brown & Sharpe catalogs are extremely rare. They seldom appear in the collectors market, so anyone who collects or studies 19th century machine tools and machinist tools will be delighted with the three catalogs that are reprinted in this valuable book. The earliest catalog in the volume, 1868, is the first offered by… Read more about this item

Tarentum, Pennsylvania: Robert I. Lucas, 1981. Classic limited edition text presents a detailed history of Tarentum Borough glass industry which originated in 1874 with Lippincott & Company, subsequent firms include the C.L. Flaccus Glass Co., New York City Plate Glass Co. (now known as Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries), Challinor, Taylor & Company; Richards & Hartley Glass Company, Atlantic Glass Co.,… Read more about this item

New York: Vendome Press, 1994. Comprehensive classic text presents a lavish compilation of the famous ethnic jewelry collection initiated by Joseph Mueller, and expanded by two centuries of his hiers; currently housed in the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva. The collection includes the finest pieces that Mueller and his family acquired, including items from prehistoric Greece, Italy and Japan; funerary pieces;… Read more about this item

Stratford, Connecticut: New England Publishing, 1977. Comprehensive text containing over four-thousand horologists, listing their names, places and dates of where they worked in alphabetical order. 52 pgs. Lower spine corner slightly rubbed. Very minimal shelfwear. Scarce.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Crown Publishers/Zokeisha Publications Ltd., 1974. Classic text is the first major work of the creative and innovative period in Japanese culture from 1868 to the present which details the ceramics backgrounds, explains the methods of manufacture, analyzes the motifs, and traces the ways in which form, color, and other characteristics were influenced. Includes sections on the tea masters… Read more about this item

London, U.K.: N.A.G. Press Ltd., 1951. Classic comprehensive text written by one of the most reknown horological historians, contains a detailed review of all the horological literature ever written up to the 19th century. Includes a forward by Sir Harold Spencer-Jones, F.R.S., Astronomer Royal. 414 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar and has several chunks missing on upper & lower edges.… Read more about this item

Helena, Montana: Emanjay, 1986. Classic Renaissance fashion pattern text designed to fit the Emanjay hourglass mannequin, however measurements can be adjusted to fit other mannequins and dolls as suggested by the author. Includes hints and instructions, materials and equipment, patterns, fabrics, trims, etc. 28 pgs. Illustrated.. . First Edition. Pictorial Soft Cover. Excellent. 4to - over 9¾" - 12"… Read more about this item

Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer, 2001. Invaluable collection of over 300 years of American and European coffee grinder devices, including accurate information on the maker, time and place of the specific device. Lavishly illustrated with more than 600 quality color photographs. Decorative endpapers. Complete price guide and index. 262 pgs. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾"… Read more about this item

Amsterdam: J.H. De Bussy, 1958. Comprehensive text (In Dutch) contains a detailed history of Dutch antique silver from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries; including silversmiths, craftsmanship, design patterns, etc. 112 pgs. 144 black/white photo illustrations. Prior owner's name-plate pastedown on front endpaper. Inscription on front endpaper. Virtually no shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" -… Read more about this item

Netherlands: Delft/ Museum 'Het Prinsenhof, 1978. Detailed text contains collections presented at the 30th annual art and antique dealers fair in the museum in Delft, including a special presentation of astounding art and archaeological artifacts collections, including the crown of St.Stephan from the famed National Museum of Hungary in Budapest. 207 pgs. Lavishly illustrated with black/white and color plates. Text… Read more about this item

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1990. Classic highly-acclaimed text written by two knowledgeable lace collectors, combines historical descriptions, anecdotal stories from lace's golden age, and detailed discussions of the pieces themselves. Includes lavish photographs of lace, and numerous reproductions of portraits by such painters as Rembrandt, Boucher and Ingres. 192 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very… Read more about this item

Netherlands: Delft/ Museum 'Het Prinsinhof, 1968. Classic 20th anniversary edition of the annual Netherlands art and antique dealers' fair held at the museum in Delft. Includes collections of antique coins, porcelain, paintings, clocks, silverworks, sculpture, oriental carpets, etc. Includes dealer names and addresses and corresponding collections. Text in Dutch. Lavishly illustrated in black/white and color plates. Decorative endpapers. Minor rubbing… Read more about this item

Chicago, Illinois: Arnold, Schwinn & Co., 1945. Classic text commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Arnold, Schwinn & Co. and its founder, Ignaz Schwinn, who was age eighty-five at time of publication, still an active head of the company which produced the largest volume of cycles in the U.S., and a leader of the American Bicycle Industry. Text traces the… Read more about this item

Schiffer Ltd., 1999. Comprehensive lavishly illustrated text contains a historic account of antique needlework tools from the ancient Neolithic bone needles of c.15,000 BC through the modern 20th century. Includes sections on textile craft techniques, private collections, glossary of sewing tools, price guide, etc. 256 pgs. Numerous full colour illustrations. Minimal shelfwear. Heavy Item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to… Read more about this item

Canada: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., 1974. Comprehensive classic text written by leading antique experts, contains an authoritative guide to all major fields of Canadian antiques. Includes a historical account of the evolution of styles and patterns; over 400 photographic illustrations. 352 pgs. Minor rubbing to dustjacket with a few very small closed edge tears. Dustjacket in mylar. Minor bump to lower… Read more about this item

U.K.: Blandford Press, 1982. Comprehensive reference guide to the wide variety of decorative needlework achievements produced up through the present day. Author presents lavishly illustrated and historic details of the numerous styles, designs, and techniques through the different periods. 202 pgs. Stamped on copyright pg., rear endpaper and top outer edge only. No pockets, labels or other defacing marks. Dustjacket… Read more about this item