Arranged by the type of product (phones, radios, cameras, jewelry, etc.) and illustrated with fabulous color photographs which are fully described. Includes history of this interesting material, its impact on design, and its eventual decline. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book. Dust jacket is very nice as well with only flaw being a little loss to bottom front corners of jacket at front fold overs, which is not particularly objectionable. This is the 1993 2nd printing. ; Color Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 128 pages.

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Title: Bakelite: An Illustrated Guide to Collectible Objects
Publisher: Chartwell Books, Inc., Secauces, NJ
Publication Date: 1992
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1555218202
ISBN 13: 9781555218201
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: Second Printing.
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

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A collector's guide to Bakelite objects traces the history of this remarkable substance and features 170 color photographs of collectable Bakelite objects. Also includes vital information on care and maintenance, identification, and much more.

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