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New York: Harry N. Abrams. Fine with no dust jacket. 1962. Hardcover. Oversize hardcover, 322 pages in fine condition, no dustjacket. Gilt lettering and design on cover and spine. 451 illustrations and 12 full-color tipped in illustrations. No printiing mentioned, possible first edition. Art Nouveau is the term generally used for defining the style of art which around 1900, had as its main theme, a long sensitive, sinuous line that reminds us of seaweed or of creeping plants. Filled with examples of artists and their works of this style. An excellent reference on the subject.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Exeter Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. Hardcover. 0671088890 . Large hardcover, 128 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, light rubbing to jacket. Beautiful large full-color photos. Renowned for his glassware, it was in this medium that he was to be acknowledged as a genius and innovator of the Art Nouveau style. Important light is shed on the influences that shaped the man and his work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York, New York: Clarkson Potter. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 0517588277 . Hardcover, 96 pages in fine condition with very good dustjacket, , price clipped, 1 tiny repaired tear on bottom of jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Signed by both authors. A beautifully photographed book that's certain to appeal to bird lovers and antiquers as well as anyone willing to indulge in the dream of owning lots of houses- in miniature. Wonderful examples for collecting or creating. Color photos thru out.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Signed by Author .

New York: Bonanza. Fine in Good dust jacket. 1956. Hardcover. 0517017717 . Large hardcover, 517 pages in fine condition. Pages clean, bright and tight. Inside back cover there are some notations written. Dustjacket good, some wear on jacket edges, 1 soil spot on jacket front, a few small repaired tears in jacket. Pull-out frontispiece diagram. 1956, 1st printing. of 7th edition. A historical and descriptive account of the different styles of clocks and watches of the past in England and abroad containing a list of nearly 14,000 makers. 100's of photos and diagrams.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Florence, Alabama: Books Americana. Fine with no dust jacket. 1989. Softcover. 0896890708 . Softcover, 458 pages in fine condition, faint rubbing on cover edges. The best all around guide for rhinestone jewelry. 100's of photos and great guide to designer's marks.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: Clarkson N. Potter. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 0517549573 . Large hardcover, 276 pages in very good condition, some dust foxing on top closed page edges, with very good dustjacket, light wear on jacket edges. 1st edition, 1st printing. Signed by Mary Emmerling on the tittle page. 100s of photos with solid information for collector's of Americana from advertising tns to Zanesville animals. Learn how to recognize, select, care for, display, and decorate with the finest examples of antique and contemporary American Country folk art.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Signed by Author .

Erie, Pennsylvannia: Roselyn Grossholz. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1975. Softcover. Softcover, 79 pages in very good condition, wear on cover edges and back cover. Rare informative book on collectibles from country stores, pharmacies, and tobacco shops. Many photos.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York, New York: Book Sales. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. Hardcover. 1555210708 . Hardcover, 128 pages in near fine condition, inscription to original owner written in book. Near fine dustjacket, slight shelf-wear on jacket. Lavishly illustrated with all kinds of tips for the novice and experienced collector. How to find them, identify and what to look for. This is a great guide.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Paducah, Kentucky: Collector Books. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1999. Softcover. 0891455825 . Softcover, 214 pages in very good condition, faint rubbing on covers. Identification and values. Beautiful color photos , close-up shots of 100's of items. Plus dictionary of marks and informative text on styles, dates and companies. A great collector's guide.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: A & W Publishing. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1978. Hardcover. 0894790315 . Large hardcover, 320 pages in very good condition, smudges on closed page edges, inside pages clean and bright. Dustjacket has wear and chipping on edges, some soiling. An A to Z directory of makes and makers from 1830 to 1978. Military and civil firearms. Over 500 illustrations including 50 in color. Alphabetical encyclopedia. 750 entries. Originally sold for $24.95 when new.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Bonanza Books. Fine with no dust jacket. 1968. Hardcover. Large redcloth hardcovers, 1536 pages in fine condition. Hundreds of phtos and illustrations. Over 3 inches thick. Covers the Tudor period 1500-1603 thru the Early Victorian Period 1830-1860 and the periods inbetween. Examines and illustrates Architecture, Interior Decoration, Furniture, Paintings, Silver, Pottery, Textiles, Jewelry, Metalwork, and more.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: Harry N. Abrams. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Hardcover. Beautiful red velvet covered hardcover, large gilt lettering on cover and spine. 343 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, light wear on jacket edges. Large coffeetable book. 191 illustrations, including 70 in full-color. Superb photography by H. Landshoff. Almost 200 full-page plates show dolls from many cultures and eras. There are fashion models made for queens, sophisticated French ladies made by the greatest doll-makers of all, handmade dolls, puppets, kewpies, voodoo dolls, fetish figures, Oriental dolls, and Indian Kachina dolls. Text covers the history and meaning of dolls around the world. The most indepth book published on dolls. Oversize extra postage needed.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Bonanza Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Half-Leather. Large hardcover, 204 pages in near fine condition with near fine dustjacket. Light rubbing to edges. No publishing date, a reprint of the 1948 edition. Illustrated with photographs of more than 450 dolls this book was originally written for doll-collectors, to tell them about the kinds of dolls to look for, where to find them, and how to identify them. The various dolls described in each chapter of the book are illustrated by photographs.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Dover. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1965. Softcover. Softcover, 714 pages in very good condition, wear on cover edges, faint yellowing of back cover. inside pages clean and tight. 100's of photos and illustrations. Most of the furniture ranges 1620 to 1720; plus maple and pine pieces thru 1800 and wrought iron untensils from early 19th century. This is vol. 2.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

U.S.A.: Digest Books. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1972. Softcover. 069580359X . Softcover, 352 pages in very good condition, slight wear to cover and spine edges, slight soiling on spine and closed page edges. The best from 25 years of Gun Digest. Over 500 illustrations and photos.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Tudor Publishing Company. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1937. Hardcover. Hardcover, 210 pages in very good condition, previous owner's name and old price from the 1970's written in the book, pages faintly tanned. dustjacket good+ wear on edges, now covered by a clear mylar jacket to protect. New Edition, January 1937. With 175 illustrations. In depth study of hooked rugs, their history, and development of this American craft. This was the first indepth study of these works of art.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Alfred A, Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0394400984 . Hardcover, 209 pages in very good condition with very good dustjacket. Stated 1st edition, no printings mentioned. 38 photos and 32 drawings. Everything a beginning collector needs to know about English and American antique furniture.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York, NY: Harry N Abrams Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. Hardcover. 0810935791 . Hardcover, 159 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. Principal photographer John Bigelow Taylor. The most beloved and successful designer of costume jewerly tells his story. Interesting anecdotes about the rich and famous that love and wear his jewels with dazzling photographs of his jewelry. 147 illustrations. A valuable reference for the collector, dealer and lover of jewelry.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Paducah, Kentucky: Collector Books. Fine with no dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 0891454039 . Hardcover, 224 pages in fine condition. 4th edition. Original owner's name in book. Full color photos. Very informative guide to identifying and collecting Depression glass. Easy to use.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York, New York: Wallace-Homestead Book Co. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover. 0870695401 . Hardcover, 176 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. More than 50 classic styles expertly analysed. Each piece keyed to quick-reference points of authenticity, repair and restoration. Contemporary variations and country-made copies described and illustrated. Tell-tale signs of reproduction. Period construction and materials explained. Identification guide to woods. Care and repair. Price for originals, contemporary variations and reproductions.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .