AMERICAN PRIMITIVE KNIVES, 1770-1870.

Minnis, Gordon B.

ISBN 10: 0919316859 / ISBN 13: 9780919316850

Published by Museum Restoration Service, Alexandria Bay / Bloomfield, 1983

100 pp, 11 1/4" H. B&w photographs, drawings. "The author opens the book with a discussion of the origins of the knives and the problems they provide for today's student. A carefully worked out typology is complemented by a comphrehensive study of the materials and techniques involved in the manufacture, along with considerable additional background information on the development of knives. The heart of the book consists of photographs of over 60 outstanding specimens of American primitive knives. Each photo is accompanied by a fully descriptive text, with dimensions, pertinent structural details and notes on dating and provenance where appropriate. A third section is devoted to the study of this class of knife from the collector's point of view. Topics covered include possible sources of specimens, hints on conservation and restoration, an entirely new condition guide, and a chapter on fakes and foolers that will startle many students and collectors of early Americana. A selected bibliography and illustrated glossary complete this important book." Small, faint smudge on fore edge of text block. Faint cigarette odour. Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling, minor rubbing/soiling, Seller Inventory # 31086

Synopsis:

Over 60 outstanding specimens of American primitive knives. Each photo is accompanied by a fully descriptive text, with dimensions, pertinent structural details and notes on dating and provenance where appropriate. This is by far the largest, best illustrated and best described group of these fascinating implements ever assembled. Another section of the book is devoted to the study of this class of knife from the collector's point of view. Topics include possible sources of specimens, hints on conservation and restoration, a condition guide and a chapter on fakes and foolers that will startle many students and collectors.

Bibliographic Details

Title: AMERICAN PRIMITIVE KNIVES, 1770-1870.
Publisher: Museum Restoration Service, Alexandria Bay / Bloomfield
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Hard Cover
Illustrator: Daniel Fox, photographer.
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Not Signed