Introduced Peter Philp (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Antiques: A Popular Guide for Everyone This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Octopus Edition. Price clipped. Beautifully illustrated, this book provides the essential introduction to the complex and ittesistible world of antiques, Many different fields are covered by ten experts, who describe not only the rare or famous pieces but also give up to date information about identifying genuine articles, and many tips about where and how to buy at reasonable prices in both Britain and America. Illustrated with nearly 200 photographs, of which 47 are in colour. 144 pp.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket complete, unclipped, some wear to edhges. Original illustrated yellow cloth boards with bright titling on spine. Illustrated with nearly 200 photographs, of which 47 are in colour. 144 pages clean and tight. This book is a "must" for all collectors. Beautifully illustrated, it provides " the essential introduction to the complex and irresistible world of antiques. Many different fields are covered by ten experts, who describe not only the rare or famous pieces but also give up to date information about identifying genuine articles, and many tips about where and how to buy at reasonable prices in both Britain and America. Such experienced collectors as Joseph Sataloff from New York, Peter Philp and John Cushion, among others, introduce the beginner into the intricacies of makers' marks on antique jewelry and antique silver, the identifying features of period furniture and porcelain and the fascinating mechanism of clocks and watches. In addition there are chapters on collecting prints, miscellanea and sculptures, and the book is lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 Photographs, of which 47 are in colour. Size: 4to.