[Faux Book] Paper Mache Pencil/Pen Box Made to Appear Like Ten Miniature Bindings of Classics
- Used
Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB
AbeBooks seller since June 4, 2009
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 150.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
N.d. Early 20th Century, probably. Measuring about 20 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep, and 3.5 cm tall. The book volumes are excellent likenesses, with the spines shown on top, the marbled edges on the sides. Within are three compartments, one long one for pencils or pens, and two smaller ones for eraser(s) and/or other desk utility items such as rubber bands. The box reminds us of the book-lined biscuit tin boxes most famously associated with Huntley and Palmer, except here the material is paper mache, not metal, and the shape and size is different. But the wear on this, or shall we liken it to "seasoning", is quite similar to what one invariably encounters with the tins. THere are scratches, darkening and soiling to this box, which arguably enhances its antique appeal. Otherwise, there is one corner with a tiny chip.
Seller Inventory # 005476
Bibliographic details
- Title
- [Faux Book] Paper Mache Pencil/Pen Box Made to Appear Like Ten Miniature Bindings of Classics
- Condition
- Very Good Minus
- Binding
- NA
- Seller catalogs
- Faux Books
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 16 business days | 4 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.00 | US$ 15.00 |
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Store description
Antiquarian books of all kinds, with emphases on color plate books, decorative arts, foreign literature (German, French, Italian, Spanish), children's literature, philosophy, sporting (equine, hunting, shooting).
Specialty
Color plate books (19th century), Sporting, Philosophy, Children's literature, Other foreign literature, French literature, Italian literature, German literature, Decorative artsAssociation member
Seller's business information
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
974 Cemetery Road
West Windsor, VT U.S.A. 05089
Terms of sale
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