The purpose of this book is to identify, document and illustrate the most prevalent forms of jewellery owned and worn in the United States from 1600 to 1900, whether it was made in that country or imported at the time. The jewellery is discussed in chronological order to clarify technological and stylistic changes. Wherever appropriate, the history and significance of these precious objects is told in the words of contemporary owners and observers. A discussion of the role played by individual jewellers accompanies each of ...
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The purpose of this book is to identify, document and illustrate the most prevalent forms of jewellery owned and worn in the United States from 1600 to 1900, whether it was made in that country or imported at the time. The jewellery is discussed in chronological order to clarify technological and stylistic changes. Wherever appropriate, the history and significance of these precious objects is told in the words of contemporary owners and observers. A discussion of the role played by individual jewellers accompanies each of the four major divisions.
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Seller's Description:
Near fine in Very good+ jacket. Gilt stamped gray cloth boards in dust jacket, quarto [8.75" x 11"], illustrated in color and b&w. Book has mild toning to edges of boards, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ has small tear to spine foot, rubbing.
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Good. Size: 8x8x10; Hardcover book without dust jacket. Minor rubbing to corners of cover. Cover also has light discolored spots. Pages are clean. No writing found inside or out. Binding is tight, pages are secure. Our books are described as accurately as possible and come with our problem-free easy return policy. We like happy customers! Our items are always shipped within 2 business days.
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Very Good. Size: 8x8x10; The Antique Collectors Club; Woodbridge, 1995. Hardcover. A Very Good, grey cloth binding with gilt lettering on front board and spine, binding sturdy and intact, interior and extremities tidy, small rub mark bottom text block corner, mild waving to pages along fore-edge, spine buckram starting to separate from backing material, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, tear and crease bottom panel, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 447pp., appendices, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1851492232. This book is in excellent condition. It Is very clean. No writing, no highlighting, no marks anywhere inside.; This is the original hardback edition in a dust jacket. Same ISBN as the paperback edition.; Color and B & W Illustrations; 11.0 X 8.4 X 1.3 inches; 447 pages.
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Very good. 1995, 447 pages, 8.5 x 11 in size, Hardcover with dustjacket in protected mylar cover (removable). Book is in Very Good Condition. Dustjacket shows some wear from shelving/use. Book is completely intact with inside pages in Excellent Condition with no tears and with no notations (no pencil marks, no underlining, no highlighting, etc. )