London: Herbert Jenkins Limited. Good. 1924. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover in red cloth with gilt titles to spine. No dust jacket. First edition. Book is in good condition, generally crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Red cloth worn through in spots at corners and spine edges. Age toning throughout. A classic, charming and exhaustive survey of antiquities as well as antiques and collectibles with instructive identification and valuation. Illustrated throughout with fine examples. 4to. 255 pp. Heavy--will require additional postage if shipped outside the U. S. .

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Bookseller: KULTURAs books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 94704
Title: The Quest of the Antique
Author: Hodgson, Mrs. Willoughby
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Herbert Jenkins Limited
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1924
Keywords: Antiquities

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Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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