Antiques & Collectibles

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

Offered by Bruce McLeod (Canada)

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

Offered by Bruce McLeod (Canada)