THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF DECEPTION IN ART AND ANTIQUES
by FRANK ARNAU
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
LONDON: JONATHAN CAPE, 1961. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 349 Pp. TELLS THE STORY OF FORGERY AND FORGERS, FAKERY AND FAKERS, FROM ANCIENT EGYPT TO THE PRESENT DAY.IT IS A MUST FOR ALL WHO COLLECT ARTICLES OF VALUE--AND WHO DOES NOT?--WHETHER OLD GLASS, BOOKS, SILVER, PEWTER, CERAMICS, STAMPS, FURNITURE, SCULPTURES, PAINTINGS, ETCHINGS, DRAWINGS, ENGRAVINGS, LACE, CURIOS, AND OTHER 'OBJETS D'ART.' BOOK DESCRIPTION: GREEN HARDBOUND WITH BLACK STAMPED/EMBOSSED TITLE ON SPINE COVER, INTERIOR TEXT WITH NUMEROUS BLACK/WHITE & COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS THROUGHOUT. DIMENSIONS: 8 3/4" x 5 1/4" x 1." BOOK CONDITION: FINE; STRIP OF BLACK TAPE ON REVERSE OF TITLE PAGE. JACKET CONDITION: FINE. GIFT QUALITY.
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- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000487
- Title
- THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF DECEPTION IN ART AND ANTIQUES
- Author
- FRANK ARNAU
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- JONATHAN CAPE
- Place of Publication
- LONDON
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- Americana, Figurines, Firearms & Weapons, Furniture, General, Reference, Rugs, "Silver, Gold & Other Metals", Stamps, Textiles & Costume
- Size
- 12mo
Terms of Sale
De Coux and Associates Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
De Coux and Associates Books
Biblio member since 2013
Crockett, California
About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- Title Page
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...