The Art & Character of Nutcrackers by Wagner, Arlene - 2005

Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, 2005. Stated First American Edition with full numberline Folio size hardcover with dust jacket; 186 heavyweight glossy pages profusely illustrated with color photographs. Endpapers are photograph of collection of nutcrackers. From jacket: "Nutcrackers have a long and fascinating history that embodies both creativity and culture. The first nutcrackers were undoubtedly hammers or simple utilitarian designs, probably two pieces of wood hinged at one end with leather straps. Today, many specimens exist that can truly be called works of art." Contents include: Wooden Lever Nutcrackers Wooden Screw Nutcrackers Wooden Percussion Nutcrackers Metal Lever Nutcrackers Metal Mechanical Nutcrackers Betel Cutters Ivory and Porcelain Nutcrackers Nutcracker Accessories Ex-library with typical treatments, jacket is covered in mylar and barcode is blacked out on mylar. No additional shipping charges to this heavy volume if sent via US Media Mail. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. First American. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.