Collection of Old Chinese Porcelains Formed by George R. Davies, Formerly of Hartford, Cheshire and Now of Parton, N.B.
by Davies, George R
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Sacramento, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Geo. W. Jones, 1913. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Very good in original green cloth with some rubbing and fading near top of front board and to three small spots on rear board. Interior clean and tight with a touch of foxing to first few pages. 4to, with 78 pages inlcuding 25 beautiful color plates from photographs of old Chinese porcelain vases, figures, plates, etc. A magnificent catalog covering a wonderful collection of pieces from the Sung to the Kien-Lung periods (10th to 18th centuries).
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- Bookseller
- Magus Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6651
- Title
- Collection of Old Chinese Porcelains Formed by George R. Davies, Formerly of Hartford, Cheshire and Now of Parton, N.B.
- Author
- Davies, George R
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Geo. W. Jones
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1913
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.