Richards Antiques
  $80

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Les orfevres d'Anjou et du bas Maine (silversmiths of Anjou and Lower Maine) is the authoritative 526-page book published in 1998 as part of the all-encompassing series called “les cahiers du patrimoine” which have an information on silversmiths of various regions of France including biographical notes and photographs of hallmarks. An essential series for anyone seriously interested in French silver. These volumes are almost impossible to find in the United States. We have imported them ourselve... Click for details

Richards Antiques
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Les orfevres de Bourgogne (silversmiths of Burgundy) is the authoritative 421-page book published in 1999 as part of the all-encompassing series called “les cahiers du patrimoine” which have an information on silversmiths of various regions of France including biographical notes and photographs of hallmarks. An essential series for anyone seriously interested in French silver. These volumes are almost impossible to find in the United States. We have imported them ourselves. This copy is in its o... Click for details

Richards Antiques
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Sotheby Parke Bernet catalog from the August 25, 1979, sale of the "Property from the Collection of the Late Gilbert Verney" held at Bennington, New Hampshire. The catalog includes 518 lots and is, of course, heavily illustrated. A list of prices realized is included. Condition is good; it is clean and tight and there are no notations in the catalog. Free Media Mail shipping within the USA.

Richards Antiques
  $32

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A Directory of Rhode Island Silversmiths and Their Marks by Paul J. and Marie-Louise Fredyma, Hanover, New Hampshire; self-published: 1972. Part of the popular series which lists the silversmiths and then gives bibliographic citations where information about them may be found. Softcover. 6"x9", 21 pages. There are seven volumes in the series, one for each of the six New England states and one for Boston. There were 500 numbered copies of each. This one is number 275 of 500. This is a scarce book... Click for details

Richards Antiques
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Complete set of Antiques Magazine (The Magazine Antiques) from 1922 to the present. Twenty-four of the years are in the green binders which used to be provided by the magazine. The rest are unbound. An immeasurably valuable resource for the scholar, dealer and collector. Huge and heavy are words appropriate to the size and contents of this set. In good condition. The buyer will need to arrange for pickup and delivery.

Richards Antiques
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Catalog for the auction of the contents of Giralda "from the collection of the late Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge at Madison, New Jersey" held by Sotheby Parke Bernet on October 7-10, 1975. On the spine it says Part I; I believe Part II may have been the paintings. Prices realized for the 1804-lot sale included. Some penciled price notations. Very good condition.

Richards Antiques
  $50

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A Loan Exhibition of New York Sate Furniture with Contemporary Accessories by Joseph Downs and Ruth Ralston, catalog from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition was held from February 5 through April 22, 1934. Wraps, 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, 1,000 copies printed, 28 pages plus numerous black and white illustrations. A scarce item, this lists the cabinetmakers represented by signed furniture in the exhibition and breaks down the exhibits into period categories. Very good condition; half-inc... Click for details

Richards Antiques
  $22.50

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Made in Bermuda: Bermudian silver, furniture, art & design by Graham, Laura T., et al. Bermuda National Gallery, 2000, First edition. Wraps. New. No dust jacket as issued.. Very interesting pamphlet that accompanied an exhibit at the Bermuda National Gallery from September 2000 to January 2001. Includes articles and illustrations. Topics are: Architecture in Bermuda; Prisoner of War Craftsmanship; Overview of Bermuda Furniture; Early Bermudian Ships; The Uses and Labour of the Enslaved in Bermud... Click for details

Richards Antiques
  $140

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Important auction catalogs from the sales of the caddy spoon collection of John Norie at Woolley and Wallis in Salisbury, England. Part I was on 20 April 2004 and Part II was on 28 July 2004. All lots are illustrated in color. There were 448 lots in the sales. Sheets with prices realized are included. John Norie was probably the best known collector of caddy spoons. His book, “Caddy Spoons, An Illustrated Guide,” is the standard reference on the subject and is virtually unobtainable. The ... Click for details

Richards Antiques
  $100

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Beautiful book: Catalogue of Embroideries in the Lady Lever Art Gallery by Xanthe Brooke. First Edition, brand new, published in Great Britain, 1992, 4to, 305 pp. Profusely illustrated with more than 200 illustrations including 24 pages of color. "Combined with a detailed description of each of the embroideries and the method employed in its production is new and careful research into the printed pictorial design sources which provided the basis for many of the works. Through such research the h... Click for details

Richards Antiques
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Profusely illustrated, excellent book on the Colman Collection of Silver Mustard Pots from 18th to 20th century with detailed photographs of 153 examples including hallmarks. It also includes a chapter on the history and making of mustard and how a mustard pot is constructed. Introduction by John Culme, noted scholar. Brand new, first edition, 1979, 143 pp. This volume ought to be in every serious collection of books on silver. It is interesting and useful.

Richards Antiques
  $80

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Plain & Elegant Rich & Common Documented New Hampshire Furniture, 1750-1850 published in 1979 by the New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, based on a loan exhibition held in 1978. This is an important book on New Hampshire furniture, discussing pieces that are signed or have labels or reliable provenances such as manuscript bills. The text, fully illustrated, covers the usual details found in scholarly books: full descriptions, dimensions, and wood used. It is a softcover book (there was no... Click for details

Richards Antiques
  $60

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Important auction catalog for Part I of the sale of the caddy spoon collection of John Norie at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury, England, on 20 April 2004. There were 253 lots in Part I, all illustrated in color. These included a considerable portion of the most important items in the collection. A sheet with prices realized is included. We are also offering the complete set of the Norie catalogs from Parts I and II of the sale in a listing a few items below this one. The reason we are selling onl... Click for details

Olga Malon
3479-VB   $20

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Dictionary of Clocks and Watches by Eric Bruton. Jacket Condition:Good ,Hard Cover 1963. Printed by Bonanza Books,New York. Book Condition:Very Good .Clocks Watches Timekeeping History. $20 plus shipping.I need to know the zipcode to estimate shipping cost.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
M2629   sold

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This listing has a first edition “Adrift in a Boneyard” written by Robert Lewis Taylor! Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, NY, 1947. It is in wonderful condition with age yellowing of pages.

Glass From The Past
B114   $8

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This Schiffer Book for Collectors is Doris Yeske's "Depression Glass: Collections and Reflections: A Guide with Values" (ISBN 0764308386; 175 pages; softcover; 1999) is in excellent, used condition (no marks or wear; looks new). It combines the history of Depression Glass with many, many colored pictures and descriptions and includes rare pieces, terminology, history of glass companies, and a discussion of reproductions. Shipping: $3 media mail or $5 Priority; please specify your choice in the C... Click for details

Glass From The Past
B113   $15

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This out of print and collectible book (Colored Glass of the Depression Era) is one of the first identifications guides for Depression Glass (Hazel Weatherman's first volume, 1970 Hardcover, ASIN B000NPTGY8, Privately Printed). This book is used; the dust cover is worn, but the inside is unmarked and clean. The 239 pages include an explanation of terms used in Depression Glass; colored and black and white photos of collections by pattern name; rarer and unidentified pieces; and trademarks used b... Click for details

Glass From The Past
B111   $12

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This Bottle and Glass Handbook edited by Don Maust (softcover, published in 1956 by EG Warman Publishing Company) is in excellent condition, no tears, marks or stains; just a soft pencil notation inside the cover re: price and ID. Its 158 pages cover everything from the history of glassmaking, to types of bottles, bottle identification, how to clean old bottles, labels, and many other aspects of collecting bottles (see picture of Index). Shipping: $3 media mail or $5 Priority with delivery confi... Click for details

Olga Malon
3354-VB   $10

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New Geography of American Antiques by Drepperd, Carl W ... Drepperd, Carl W. & Guild, Lurelle Van Arsdale: New Geography of American Antiques. Stated First Edition. Hardback. Doubleday New York 1948. There is a water damage on hard cover.Inside is OK.$10 plus shipping . I need to know the zipcode to estimate shipping cost.

Mama's Collectibles
4116-4   $19.50

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Tired of magazines all over? Confine them to one spot...on the wall! With this wall holder you will have all your current issues at hand and off the table or floor! Rack measures 13 1/4" x 10 1/4" and is approximately 2 1/2" deep at bottom and 3 1/4" at top. Used but in good, sturdy condition. Has two saw-tooth hangers on back.

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