Depression Glass: Collections and Reflections

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1940: item #635664
B114

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

Colored Glassware Of The Depression Era (Weatherman)

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1940: item #635661
B113

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

Mineo Okabe:A Retrospective

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Contemporary: item #634349

We have a limited number of Okabe Mineo retrospective catalogs from his exhibition that started in Tokyo last week and will travel to four other locales in Japan until Sept. 2008. Okabe is an unheralded giant outside of Japan although he is one of the most important 20th century ceramic artists. His past exhibition catalogs were collector items--up until now--with one limited edition selling for over 100,000 yen(ps-actually just saw one online from a Tokyo gallery, 189,000 yen). This essential n... Click for details

ORIENTAL CLOISONNE AND OTHER ENAMELS Nobk1

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #633205
BK1

ORIENTAL CLOISONNE AND OTHER ENAMELS – A guide to Collecting and Repairing

By Arthur and Grace Chu

ISBN: 0-517-523523... Click for details

Collecting Kachina Dolls by Alan Kessler

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Contemporary: item #631369
015

We have been asked for copies of "Collecting Kachina Dolls 1880-1940" This edition is a hand-printed, transitional state before the third edition. Each copy is signed by the author, Alan Kessler, who holds the world record for a Kachina Doll sold at auction ($294,000), a Hopi Shalako Mana c. 1880 sold at Sotheby's, Native American Indian Art, Lot 20, Dec. 4, 1997.The second,Alan Kessler collection of great kachina dolls will be sold at Sotheby's,New York, May 8,2006 Collecting Kachina Dolls cons... Click for details

Bottle and Glass Handbook by Don Maust

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1930: item #631001
B111

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

1st English Language Ed ~ Gropius

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Pre 2000: item #627562

Stated first English language edition. An illustrated biography of the creator of Bauhaus by Reginald Isaacs. Bullfinch Press- Little Brown & Co. 1991

The GREAT PATENT MEDICINE ERA Pharmacy Reference Book

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Pre 1970: item #623735
B239

This 1970 reference text was published by Galahad Books, Grosset & Dunlap, Inc. New York. This delightful book is titled “THE GREAT PATENT MEDICINE ERA” and subtitled “Or without Benefit of Doctor”. Authored by Adelaide Hechtlinger, this wonderful pharmacy volume is packed with a plethora of vintage images of patent medicines, quack items, veterinary references, advertisements, cures, bitters, Indian elixirs, manufacturers, and of course those involved like Lydia Pinkham, Dr. Chase, and Dr. Pie... Click for details

Snuff Bottles from China, the V and A Museum Collection

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #616210
999

Snuff Bottles from China, the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, by Helen White. Published in 1992 by Bamboo Publishing. Hardcover with dust jacket and dark green cloth covered slipcase. There are 291 pages and 133 color plates. There are no damages to the book, dustjacket or slipcase.

Chilton's Thunderbird-Cougar 1983-92 Repair Manual

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Pre 2000: item #615556

Complete Chilton's repair manual (Part no. 8314) for 1983-92 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar. 458 pages copyright 1992