A heavily illustrated, handsome quarto size book dealing with a subject on which there is little other reference material. Published in 1991 it should find a place in any good library devoted to American furniture and folk art. This copy is in very good condition with minor wear showing at the spine ends and some wear damage at the top of the dust jacket, including a clean two-inch tear at the left side which can be seen in the scan...

This is a classic reference work on American antique furniture, referred to in the trade as "Good, Better, Best" because of the classifications used in it by the author, Albert Sack, one of the most famous dealers in American antiques. With more than 800 illustrations, it has gone through zillions of printings and revisions. This is the 14h printing from 1971 (Not much 18th century furniture has been made since then) and it is in virtually mint condition...

The definitive book on Hitchcock chairs and furniture. Large softcover book in very good condition. Almost like new but with the very slightest curl to cover. First edition, second printing 1977.

Sotheby's catalog for the sale of "Important American Furniture: The Collection of Joseph H. Hirshhorn" held in New York City on January 30, 1982. The 82 lots are mostly illustrated in black and white and color. Includes the prices realized list. Some minor wear to cover, but inside is clean, unmarked. This item is being offered on the Web by an auction catalog specialist for $45.

Catalog from Skinner Auctions in Bolton, Massachusetts, for the sale of "Fine Americana including the Private Collection of Kenneth Hammitt of Woodbury, Conn" held on October 30-31, 1996. Hammitt was a well-known and highly respected dealer. Includes the prices realized list from the sale. Good condition with some notations about lots. Price includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

HARDCOVER beautifully illustrated catalog of this sale of Highly Important American Furniture from the Collection of Dr. C. Ray Franklin, held in New York City on October 13, 1984. Profusely illustrated. Catalog is in mint condition with dust wrapper.

Scarce and important reference, this booklet on Concord, NH, furniture, constituted the entire Spring 1990 issue of Historical New Hampshire. The main text is by Donna-Belle Garvin. Heavily illustrated, 108 pp. New, bought directly from the New Hampshire Historical Society.

"important Shaker Furniture and Related Decorative Arts: The William L. Lassiter Collection." Catalog from sale held at Sotheby's in New York City on November 13, 1981. Sale included 179 lots, most of which are illustrated. Includes list of prices realized.

Catalog from Northeast Auctions (Ronald Bourgeault) of "Property from the Collection of Cora and Benjamin Ginsburg" held on August 3, 2003. The Ginsburgs were very important antique dealers and antiquarians and had amassed an impressive collection. Includes the prices realized list from the sale. Very good condition with some notations inside the front cover and on the last page which is an absentee bid form. Price includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

Catalog from Northeast Auctions (Ronald Bourgeault) of "The Kilcup Collection of Americana" held on August 6, 2006. There were 315 lots all of which are illustrated in full color. Includes the prices realized list from the sale. Mint condition, unmarked. Price includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY AMERICAN ARTS. The M. and M. Karolik Collection of Paintings, Drawings, Engravings, Furniture, Silver, Needlework & Incidental Objects Gathered to Illustrate the Achievements of American Artists and Craftsmen of the Period 1720-1820. Hardcover, by Edward J. Hipkiss, published by the Harvard University Press, second edition, 1950. Like new condition, previous owner's name (Bartlett Harwood, Jr., a 1944 graduate of Harvard College) written on front free endpaper...

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...