This is the first book completely devoted to the story of Miriam Haskell, one of America's most distinguished fashion jewellers. Over 200 examples (bracelets, necklaces ,brooches, earrings and parures) from the most significant European and American collections illustrate the styles of the small number of designers who were associated with the House. Creativity, technical skill and the varied sources of inspiration have made this jewellery the undisputed stars of period jewelry collections. This will be a work of ...
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This is the first book completely devoted to the story of Miriam Haskell, one of America's most distinguished fashion jewellers. Over 200 examples (bracelets, necklaces ,brooches, earrings and parures) from the most significant European and American collections illustrate the styles of the small number of designers who were associated with the House. Creativity, technical skill and the varied sources of inspiration have made this jewellery the undisputed stars of period jewelry collections. This will be a work of reference for collectors of period jewellery, for fashion designers and for everyone who is interested in the decorative arts. The author, Deanna Farnetti Cera, now lives in Milan and has written extensively on modern jewellery as well as organizing several major exhibitions.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Published by Antique Collectors Club, 1997. Quarto. Gray cloth boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Light toning to page ends. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and toning on spine and front right edge. A very good copy of this monograph on the life and works of Miriam Haskell. 204 pages. ISBN: 9781851492633. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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B&W and color illustrations. Fine w/fine dustjacket (hardcover) 207pp. ISBN 1851492631 This is the first book to tell the story of Miriam Hadkell the person and Miriam Haskell the prestigious house of costume jewellry. Shown are over 200 examples of her work, many from private collections.
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Very good hardcover with DJ, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). 207pp. Grey cloth boards with embossed gilt design on front cover and gilt stamped lettering on spine. Interior appears free of markings, color photos bright and sharp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Faint age-toning to edges of book, dust jacket has light rubbing and sunning to spine, a couple scratches. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 9 1/4" x 11 1/2" 207pp. Gray boards. Gilt embossed lettering. frontispiece. As new in as new, unclipped pictorial jacket. "The first book ever devoted to the story of Miriam Haskell, one of America's most distinguished fashion jewelers, this reference features 200 jewelry pieces from collections in the U.S. and Europe, specially commissioned color photos, numerous contemporary magazine and advertisement extracts placing jewelry in the context of its era, and the history of a major costume jewelry house and its product. This is a significant reference volume for all who are interested in period jewelry. 250 photos, 200 in color."
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Like New. Size: 9x6x1; Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Book was donated to Friends of Omaha Public Library.
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Near fine in near fine jacket. Numerous color plates. 207 pages, slim 4to, grey cloth, d.w. (Milan): Antique Collectors' Club, (1997). Very good (+). Costume Jewellery. Prestentation on the title by a previous owner.
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