Exton, PA: Schiffer. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0887400051 . B&W and Color; 11.1 X 8.5 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages; Hard cover has black spine with silver lettering. Marbled end papers. Light rubbing, scuffing, bumping to boards. DJ with slight rubbing; in a mylar cover. Previous owner's name neatly written on dedication page. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with color and b/w photographs. 'New information is presented by one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes in this fascinating study. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the distinctive vitality of this folk art form. Weathervanes from the mid to late 19th century have come to be considered three-dimensional sculpture, suitable for decorating modern corporate offices and homes. Dynamic wooden and metal weathervanes are organized into groups by the assorted forms they depict. Manufacturers are identified, and their back-grounds are explored. The weathervanes in this superb book are guaranteed to inspire an active interest in weathervane collecting. ' Bibliography. .

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Bookseller: Pegasusbooks.biz (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 13745
Title: The Art of the Weathervane
Author: Miller, Steve
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
ISBN 10: 0887400051
ISBN 13: 9780887400056
Publisher: Schiffer
Place of Publication: Exton, PA
Date Published: 1984
Keywords: 0887400051, Reference;, Antiques;, Collectibles;, Hobbies;, Metal Making;, Metal Working;, Weather;, Cultural History;, Architechtural History;

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Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....