Antiques & Collectibles

London, Ontario: Charles Winthrope & Sons, 1982 NEAR-FINE First Edition. Clean, tight, unmarked, interiors as-new, very nice. Approx. 8" by 11", 359 pages, hundreds of illustrations and descriptions of collector plates. The offical guide to all editions traded on the world's largest exchange. This 1982 Canadian Edition has the complete contents of the U.S. Edition, with a section added on the Canadian market.. Soft Cover. more information

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Taipei, Taiwan: SMC Publishing + Jiangsu Art Publishing House, 1992 VERY GOOD++ First Edition. A beautiful copy, nearly perfect wraps with no creases. No markings. Fine unmarked interiors. French flaps. Approx. 6" x 8.25", 320 pages. Approx. 2000 line drawings of Chinese furniture styles. Captions in Chinese, English introduction and English historical overviews for each chapter. The contents of this instrumental book include 52 furniture figures of the Shang, Zhou, Warring States, Han and Three Kingdoms periods - 108 furniture figures of the Two Jins, Northern and Southern, Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties - 75 furniture figures of the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties - 423 furniture figures of the Ming Dynasty - 158 furniture figures of the Qing Dynasty - 29 furniture figures of modern times, and 111 figures of hardware pieces for decoration - as well as the mortise and tenon construction of the Ming and the Qing. There are 956 furniture forms of ancient times in China, and about 1000 figures of classical furniture with exact sources and specifications. The figures can serve as reference material for designers of furniture, architecture, gardens, industrial arts, and picture books, as well as film producers, directors and others. . Soft Cover. more information

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London, U.K.: Hutchinson, 1958 NEAR-FINE/GOOD+ First Edition, 1st Printing with original art by 'Biro' dust-jacket. Missing front endpaper, otherwise FINE (not ex-lib). Clean, tight, unmarked. Nice burgundy boards with gilt titles on spine. Unclipped DJ has several tape repairs & edgewear. 5.25" by 8", 280 pages. - The 7th and final story of the Gollantz family saga, and antique dealers in the U.K.. Hard Cover. more information

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NY: Studio Books - Viking Press, 1975 FINE/VERY GOOD reprint edition, revised and enlarged in association with Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. Pristine unmarked interiors, boards nearly perfect. Unclipped DJ has two tiny edge tears & light shelfwear. 7.5" by 10", 91 pages plus approx. 60 pages of color and b&w plates of some of the finest pieces of historical Wedgwood extant. This book is an excellent history of the famous English pottery firm which was founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759, and was managed by six generations of his descendants before becoming a public company in 1969. Includes photos of backstamps and variants. . Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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NY: Crown, 1995 FINE 1st Printing of the 27th Edition. No markings, no creases, no wear, appears unread. 5.25" by 8", 876 pages, index with extensive cross-references, 50 thousand items, 500 photos (color and b&w). Includes dolls, furniture, silverware, toys, tools, glassware, advertising tins and cards, miniatures, etc.. Trade Paperback. more information

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NY: David McKay Co., 1976 VERY GOOD+/no DJ, First Edition, 1st Printing. Clean, tight, unmarked, small mark on top edge. 6.5" by 9.25", 146 pages, more than 50 photos Provides detailed descriptions of historical weapons, and a guide to identifying classic, vintage and antique firearms. Chapters include Types of Guns, Parts and Accessories, Guns Used in America, What to Collect, Where to Look, How to Tell a Fake, How to Spot a Rarity, Reproductions, How to Care For Guns, Index. . Hard Cover. more information

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Pownal, VT, USA: Storey Books, 1998 Fine/Fine HCDJ, a beautiful unmarked copy, appears unread. 5.75" x 8.5", 219 pages, illustrated, index. McKenzie provides useful tips not only for the business pro but also for the flea-market junkie on how to rummage for, buy, and sell antiques and on how to establish a profitable business. He provides information on how to do minor repairs on collectibles and also offers guidance on major restoration projects, such as rebuilding old trunks or resilvering mirrors. The writing is straightforward, the advice is practical as well as easy to understand, and the book will be of interest to most antique buffs.. Hard Cover. more information

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Castle Books, 1981 Near-Fine/Near-Fine First Edition, 1st USA Printing. Top corners bumped, otherwise FINE. No markings, pristine interiors, appears unread. 5.5" x 8.75", 160 pages, illustrated. Antiques can suffer from the evils of pollution, excessive heating or colling, and are prone to damage from concussion, fractures, moulds and attack by pests. The author, a professional restorer for more than 30 years, offers detailed practical advice on how to look after your treasures - everything from furniture to sculptures and textiles, from old toys to sports trophies, from leather to jewelry to sculptures. Includes a list of recommended products, and info on where to obtain unusual restoration materials. . Hard Cover. more information

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London, U.K.: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1962 AS-NEW 1962 reprint of 1947 First Edition. 4.74" by 7", 30 pages, softcover. Small Book No. 1 shows 36 fine examples of antique glass: Roman dish, bowl, cups and jug - Teutonic ale-glass, Persian bottles and dish, Venetian style beaker, ewer, wine glasses - English wine bottle, wine glasses, decanters and jug, . more information

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