ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Art Books

Canby, Oregon: Hot Off the Press, Inc, 1988. In excellent condition with no markings, creases, rips, tears or writing to book. 19 Proven Winners.. Not Stated. Excellent. Excellent/No Jacket. Paperback. ... more information

Offered by fireside books of littlestown (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

hard cover. 9'' x 12''. Here is an important and lavishly beautiful new study of the discovery, appreciation, recognition and selection of fine bronze statuary created during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was an era of great social and cultural change in which bronze sculpture managed to capture the evolving spirit of romance, turbulence and excitement. Art Bronzes presents over 1,100 illustrations, 200 in full color, and many pages of carefully researched text with relevant marks, inscri... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 Here is an important and lavishly beautiful new study of the discovery, appreciation, recognition and selection of fine bronze statuary created during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was an era of great social and cultural change in which bronze sculpture managed to capture the evolving spirit of romance, turbulence and excitement. Art Bronzes presents over 1,100 illustrations, 200 in full color, and many pages of carefully researched text ... more information

Offered by Crunruh Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

London: Journal of Horticulture, 1869. First printing Brodiaea Coccinea. A Fine original hand-colored lithograph by John Nugent Fitch, (1840 - 1927), after a painting by his uncle Walter Hood Fitch (1817 -1892), London c. 1869. Archivally custom framed in Lowry-James' signature neo-classical treatment of framed in 1 inch gilt molding, Ivory rag mat with gilt French line decoration, glazed with conservation glass. Sized to 13.5 x 17.75 inches. During his long and illustrious career as botanical arti... more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (Washington, United States) +/-

London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1834. eighth edition Good Condition. 12 mo. 3/4 dark green tooled leather with cloth spine. Corners bumped. Black paper label [BOTANY] in gold. Hand-marbled end papers and fore-edge. The interior of the front and verso covers are repaired with dark blue binding tape Slight soiling to the first few pages and minor slight soiling and offset to the plates. [i-v], contents [vii-xi], lists of plates, explanation of the table of the classes, pronunciatio... more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (Washington, United States) +/-

Pa: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 1990 book and dj both clean and bright. a beautiful copy with no chips,tears,or creases.. First Edition. Full Cloth. Vg/Vg. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

Offered by King Bee Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The years between World Wars I and II were a golden age of invention and emerging lifestyles that is vividly reflected in the colorful, stylish, and vibrant material culture known as Art Deco. This style captivated the collective imagination of the world's designers and artists, whose body of work has left an indelible impression that continues to fascinate and influence generation after generation. Collecting Art Deco covers the entire range of decorative accessories made dur... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** The years between World Wars I and II were a golden age of invention and emerging lifestyles that is vividly reflected in the colorful, stylish, and vibrant material culture known as Art Deco. This style captivated the collective imagination of the world's designers and artists, whose body of work has left an indelible impression that continues to fascinate and influence generation after generation. Collecting Art Deco covers the entire range of d... more information

Offered by Crunruh Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

West Chester, PA, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 1990. Near Fine in Near Fine dj just about perfect. ISBN: 0-88740-279-8. No Other Printing Indicated. Hard Cover. COLLECTORS COLLECTING ART DECO ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES. ... more information

Offered by Avalon Books (California, United States) +/-

soft cover. 11" x 8 1/2. The fabrics here are African designs, made primarily in Africa, commercially, rather than by traditional methods. Most are contemporary, made of cotton; though varieties of rayon, wool, a blend, or synthetic also are present, as well as fabric with metallic thread or surface embellishment. Many examples are printed adaptations of traditional woven textiles, because the pattern and color and their effect are the essential qualities. This volume, arranged visually with a focus o... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

London: Journal of Horticulture, 1869. Matted and framed in Ivory Rag w/ gold French line and walnut burl molding. Sized to 14 x 11.5 inches. First printing The Fairy Apple. A Fine original hand-colored lithograph by John Nugent Fitch, (1840 - 1927), after a painting by his uncle Walter Hood Fitch (1817 -1892), London c. 1869. During his long and illustrious career as botanical artist, Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) contributed to some of the most important publications produced during the great age of ... more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (Washington, United States) +/-

Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.A.: Collector Books, 1989. Tight clean copy. Antique store stamp, pocket on back paste-down. One corner is lightly rubbed. . Laminated Pictorial Board. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

Offered by Renaissance Booksellers (Virginia, United States) +/-

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The American fraktur tradition began about 1740 in southeast Pennsylvania, but quickly spread to other states, and remains popular even today. For centuries, these cherished hand-written and watercolor decorated paper manuscripts have embodied a richness of tradition and culture, blending text with riotous color and Pennsylvania Dutch design. Having roots in medieval European decorated manuscript art, fraktur celebrate family events such as births, baptisms, and marriages amon... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** The American fraktur tradition began about 1740 in southeast Pennsylvania, but quickly spread to other states, and remains popular even today. For centuries, these cherished hand-written and watercolor decorated paper manuscripts have embodied a richness of tradition and culture, blending text with riotous color and Pennsylvania Dutch design. Having roots in medieval European decorated manuscript art, fraktur celebrate family events such as births... more information

Offered by Crunruh Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

London: The Journal of Horticulture, 1869. First printing A Fine original hand-colored lithograph by Walter Hood Fitch (1817 -1892), London c. 1869. Archivally custom framed in Lowry-James' signature neo-classical treatment of framed in 1 inch gilt molding, Ivory rag mat with gilt French line decoration, glazed with conservation glass. Sized to 13.5 x 17.75 inches. During his long and illustrious career as botanical artist, Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) contributed to some of the most important publ... more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (Washington, United States) +/-

118pp text in English & Greek, 12 color illustrations, 122 mono illustrations, card covers very slightly worn at edges and 2 in tear at spine otherwise good. ... more information

Offered by K.C. Self Jr AAIA (Wisconsin, United States) +/-

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This beautifully illustrated new edition contains over 600 color photographs and an instructional text that capture the romance and allure of the Hawaiian Islands when they were a Territory of the United States, from 1900 to 1959. The collectibles shown are all from collections in Hawaii, including Aloha clothing, jewelry, surfing paper goods and prints, dolls, woodenware, and souvenirs. This was the first comprehensive overview of Hawaiian objects and designs to be published... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** This beautifully illustrated new edition contains over 600 color photographs and an instructional text that capture the romance and allure of the Hawaiian Islands when they were a Territory of the United States, from 1900 to 1959. The collectibles shown are all from collections in Hawaii, including Aloha clothing, jewelry, surfing paper goods and prints, dolls, woodenware, and souvenirs. This was the first comprehensive overview of Hawaiian object... more information

Offered by Crunruh Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** This beautifully illustrated new edition contains over 600 color photographs and an instructional text that capture the romance and allure of the Hawaiian Islands when they were a Territory of the United States, from 1900 to 1959. The collectibles shown are all from collections in Hawaii, including Aloha clothing, jewelry, surfing paper goods and prints, dolls, woodenware, and souvenirs. This was the first comprehensive overview of Hawaiian object... more information

Offered by Crunruh Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

An inside look at history in the home. A thorough look is taken at junk versus keepsake, preserving your keepsake, manuscript preservation, and using common, household chemicals to safeguard keepsakes.... more information

Offered by Archival Services Inc. (Louisiana, United States) +/-