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Leeds, United Kingdom: Harewood House Trust, 2000. 64pp.. ISBN: 1899928251. First Edition. Paperback. Fine/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. HAREWOOD HOUSE LEEDS CHIPPENDALE ART ANTIQUES. more information

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Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors Club Ltd, 1984. Publication sticker on second page.255pp.. ISBN: 0902028669. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. BAROMETERS SCIENCE METEOROLOGY. more information

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London: Cygnus Arts, 1996. Describes the playing-cards peculiar to Spain from the earliest 14th-century records to the present day. From seemingly crude and simple woodcut designs, to florid and baroque ornamentation, to the brightly coloured modern styles of the late 20th-century, the text presents a history of the cards with a wide rang of illustrations. The 15 or so "standard" designs of Spanish cards which evolved into the patterns preferred for everyday use are systematically described and illustrated. The development of cards traditionally outside the field of standard patterns is also described. Cards advertising various brands of chocolate constitute a major part of this group and are given detailed attention, as are cards depicting subjects ranging from bullfighting to film stars. The text also offers insights into the mechanics and psychology of playing-card design as a whole. . ISBN: 1900541106. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. D/J in Protective Wrapper. SPAIN PLAYING CARDS HISTORY. more information

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West Falmouth, Massachusetts: Emmet W. Eldred, 2005. 275pp.. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. ANTIQUES COLLECTING ELDRED WHEELER. more information

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London: The Textile Gallery, 1996. 16pp.. First Edition. Card Covers. Very Good/No d/j as Published. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Exhibition Catalogue. TURKISH RUGS OLD MASTER PAINTINGS CARPETS ANTIQUES ART. more information

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London: Evans Brothers Limited, 1968. Fading to d/j spine.111pp. ISBN: 0237350734. Revised Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. PERIOD FURNITURE DESIGNS ANTIQUES CARPENTRY. more information

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London: Richard Dennis, 1980. Previous owner's name on front pastedown.112pp.Label residue on front cover.Tear to head of spine.. ISBN: 0903685078. Cloth/Laminated Boards. Good/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. PORCELAIN_COLLECTORS AND COLLECTING. more information

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Czech Republic: Tigris, 2003. In this book, Antonin Langhamer brings to life the whole depth and breadth of Czech glass achievement. The book covers its entire history, not only artistic, but technical, economic and commercial. His exhaustive glossary at the back is more than just a place to look up terms, but an illuminating narrative on every aspect of glass, from ancient times to the present. The work is illustrated with lush photographs created by outstanding photographers who specialise in capturing the breathtaking beauty unique to glass. In Langhamer's narratives on early times, readers will find fascinating parallels with the behaviour of modern people, nations and industries. Despite its early origins, Bohemian glass took considerable time to reach prominence. Beginning in obscurity, Bohemian glassmakers produced wares that for a long time were good, but not exceptional. Bohemia's history has been turbulent, and readers can draw inspiration from the ingenuity and persistence of those glassmakers who succeeded against overwhelming odds. While World War II was raging, in the midst of shortages of every imaginable material and fuel, a Czech entrepreneur built himself a little glass furnace. Raw materials were hard to come by, so he made do by re-melting crushed bottles. This book is full of many stories of human valour and weakness, the development of technical and artistic marvels, legal harassment, sex discrimination, industrial espionage, and the triumph of ambition over adversity. But it also tells of ordinary people doing their ordinary work throughout their ordinary lives, and thereby achieving something magnificent. Glass affects everyone's life, and everyone's life, in some small way, affects the evolution of glass. Readers will never see glass in the same way again.296pp.. ISBN: 8086062112. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. BOHEMIAN GLASS ANTIQUES COLLECTING GLASS ARTS. more information

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Bolton: Abraham Lomax, 1957. EX LIBRARY.Page edges a little darkened but contents good.Loss to head and tail of d/j spine and base of front d/j.D/J now in protective wrapper.Good Reference copy of scarce title.. D/J in Protective Wrapper. First Edition. Cloth. Poor/Good/Poor/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex Library. ROYAL LANCASTRIAN POTTERY CERAMICS ANTIQUES TRADE HISTORY. more information

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Oxford, United Kingdom: Ashmolean Museum Publications, 2002. Intended as a general introduction to Italian Renaissance ceramics - each piece illustrated is chosen from amongst the finest and characteristic of the major centres of production including Florence, Siena and Urbino. The techniques and processes of Renaissance Maiolica are briefly discussed and the subject matter of each painted piece is related to the wider artistic culture of the time. 88pp.. ISBN: 1854441779. Second Edition,Enlarged. Cloth/Laminated Boards. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ANTIQUE FURNITURE MAOILICA ITALIAN RENAISANCE CERAMICS. more information

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Grantsville, MD, U.S.A.: Hobby House Press, Incorporated, 2002. 2003 is the 100th anniversary of Crayola crayons! Most of us can remember opening that new green and yellow box of Crayola crayons in our childhood with their distinctive and familiar smell of the brand-new, waxy crayons. The author presents a rich history of the Binney and Smith Company, a chronology of changes made in crayon colours and packaging through the years, descriptions and current values, and other interesting facts and trivia about Crayola crayons. 380 Colour photographs show a wealth of early Binney & Smith distinctive tins and boxes of crayons, chalks, and paints. In addition collectors today can find artwork, toys, games, puzzles, and an array of other products with the familiar serpentire and chevron trademarked designs, as well as the newer Crayola rainbow swash trademarked products. With this book the author, Bonnie Rushlow, brings back long-forgotten childhood memories through a myriad of Crayola collectibles from 1903 to the modern era. 160pp.. ISBN: 0875886388. Cloth/Laminated Boards. As New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. COLLECTIBLES ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES ANTIQUES GENERAL BUSINESS ECONOMICS PROMOTION. more information

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London: The Bazaar Exchange and Mart Office, 1921. Binding tight,some fading to spine,some slight spotting.732pp.ads.. Revised and Enlarged Fifth Edition. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. ART ENGRAVINGS VALUE PRICING HISTORY. more information

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Buckinghamshire: Spurbooks, 1973. 160pp.One inch closed tear to top left front d/j cover.. ISBN: 0902875361. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CHAIRS CHAIRMAKING SOCIAL TRADE HISTORY. more information

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Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1980. 269pp.Loose clear laminate protector.. ISBN: 0902028952. Limited Numbered Edition. Cloth. As New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. ENGLISH FURNITURE ANTIQUES HISTORY. more information

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Stourbridge: Webb Corbett. Two page fold out promotional pamphlet c.1950's.. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Pamphlet. LEAD CRYSTAL GLASSMAKING. more information

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