Collector's Book of Boxes by Klamkin, Marian - 1972-01-13

Hardback. Very Good.

Great Britain: David & Charles. Good/Good. 1981. Second Impression. Boards. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0715354205 Hardback Examples of the great variety of uses for boxes are reflected in this volume, from those designed to hold jewels, patches, tea, and snuff, to containers for Bibles, collars, and household goods. Wood has been most commonly used for making boxes, but they have been created out of almost every conceivable material including precious metals and gems, as well as lacquer, and papier-mache, for which the painstaking processes are described in detail. The talents of some of the leading artists of their day have been drawn upon to decorate boxes formed from the finest hand-painted porcelain. Illustrated with 182 photographs by the author's husband, this book concentrates upon boxes from around the world which may actually be available to the collector, with advice about their care and repair, where to look for them, and how to use them… Read More

David & Charles, London 1981.. 1981. Hardcover. Large 8vo. hardcover. 145pp. index, b/w illus. Very good. / Very good d/w. .

Newton Abbot & London: David & Charles, 1981. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper which is a little tanned. Text complete, clean and tight. . Charles Klamkin (Photos.). Hardback in dust wrapper (black boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 9¾” x 6¾” (0.9 kg); (xii) 145pp; Index; Illustrated by Charles Klamkin (Photos.); Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs; ISBN: 9780715354209 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #181685|| Condition:

NEWTON ABBOT: David & Charles. 1972. Hardcover. 0715354205 . Hardback. Good plus/very Good/Fair. First Edition. 7" - 93/4" Tall. 182 PHOTOGRAPHS. 145 pp.; 60262 .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.