Peter B Schiffer (36 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies.

Paperback. Condition: New. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies. AUTHOR: A guide to the Chester County, Pennsylvania, Historical Society's library, museum, and houses. This historic region west of Philadelphia was settled by Quakers and is a cradle of American folk art, decorative arts, farming and industry. The artifacts have been cherished in families from early days, and this guide preserves the heritage the society maintains. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 264 pp. Fine copy in very good dust jacket.

Condition: Good. Unknown. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 264 pp.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 264 pp. Fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket.

Cloth Bound. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. blue cloth oversized book no writing no tearing. First Edition. OVER 300 PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOR AND BLACK AND WHITE. ; B&W Photographs; 264 pages. see picture on left.

hardcover. 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.

HC. over 300 photographs (illustrator). 265pp ISBN 0870980491 Over 300 color and black and white photographs present a unique essay on children's and dolls' genuine antique handcrafted furniture. Refers the reader to and invites comparison with similar pieces in other specialized works on antique furniture. Emphasis is placed on certain items whose regional characteristics are dominant. very good w/good+ dustjacket (hardcover).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. over 300 b/w Photo Illustrations (illustrator). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar, price clipped; 264 clan, unmarked pages.

paperback. Condition: As New. Gift quality.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Pub by Schiffer Publishing, 1995. NOT exLib. "Fine" cond. hardcover w/ As-New unclipped (& unpriced) pict dustjacket. Black cloth over bds w/ light blue lettering on cover & spine. Marbled eps. Previous owner, a college professor, has used a yellow marker lightly & judiciously on some scattered text, o/w book is complete & intact. Over 300 photographs in color & b&w. 264pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall "Fine"/As-New cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

1972 Livingston Publishing edition. Presumably a first edition. 4to 11 1/4" tall. Black cloth stamped in gilt on spine. 264 pages. 275 numbered photos of individual minature furniture with text descriptions. Over 300 photos total. Light foxing on one front blank prelimary page - everything else is clean.Very good dust jacket. near Fine/ Very good.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st edition. A Fine copy in Very Good dust jacket. 4to., 265 pp., illustrated with b&w and some color photographs. Black cloth in white, photo-illustrated dj. The price-clipped dj is now in a mylar sleeve. A Fine copy in Very Good dust jacket.

Black Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. No Additional Printings. Black Cloth. Fine/Good. No Additional Printings. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 264 pages; over 300 color and black-and-white photographs; 275 miniature pieces, in 15 categories, are shown; 2 p. bibliography; from the Introduction: "This book is intended as a pictorial survey of a heretofore unpublished subject, children's , doll's and miniature antique furniture. .In our effort to make the photographs tell a story, only those minatures which fit into a series or serve to show a slight difference in date, execution, and regional characteristics were chosen." Dj spine is darkened somewhat, and about 1.5 sq. inches is missing from the rear panel bottom edge; ele, dj approaches Vg in condition.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG++. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First Edition. Includes Doll House and Children's Furniture from the States and Europe; black & white and color photos; 265pp. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st printing. 264pp. Corners sl bumped, very good+ in sl worn dust jacket.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. (local holiday, pennsylvania, history, culture) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 264 pp., Spine of dust jacket faded, else fine. Fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st ed. 4to. 264pp. Illus throughout with over 300 b & w & colour plates. A well researched book on the subject. VG in a sl. chipped dw.

Original publisher's black cloth hardback, white lettering spine and frontcover, 4to: frontispiece, ca. 300 illustations, bibliography, glossary. Vey Volume: Schiffer Book for Collectors.

Original publisher's black cloth hardback, white lettering spine and frontcover, pictorial dustjacket, 4to: frontispiece, ca. 300 illustations, bibliography, glossary. Vey Volume: Schiffer Book for Collectors.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. (NAP). Full cloth, bound in signatures. This title is availabile in a cheap recent reprint, but this book is the original publication, bound in bright red real cloth, signature-sewn. The book is opening widely, but the binding and hinges are strong. ***HARDCOVER***. The pages are lightly toned but clean; a name is inked on endpaper, but there are no marks to the text. Top corners are bumped. The spine has some creasing, and there is handling- and shelf-wear to the cloth covers. Small spot back cover.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Limited/Numbered. This is Number 2480 of a limited edition of 5,000 copies. Sponsored by Chester County Day Committee of the Women's Auxiliary to the Chester County Hospital. Book is clean and tight. Trade Paperback - no dust jacket issued. 91 pages without index. 9 3/4 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide.

Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 22cm), 265pp. Illustrated throughout in b&w, plus a colour frontispiece. Original black cloth. Minor creasing of the preliminary pages, else the book is in very good condition. The dustwrapper is present, but is in tatty condition (chipped and torn with loss). The dustwrapper has now been put in a mylar cover to protect it. Suitable as a reading, working or reference copy. ISBN 0870980491.

Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 22cm), 265pp. Illustrated throughout in b&w, plus a colour frontispiece. Original black cloth. Minor creasing of the preliminary pages, else the book is in very good condition. The dustwrapper is present, but is in tatty condition (chipped and torn with some loss). The dustwrapper has now been put in a mylar cover to protect it. Suitable as a reading, working or reference copy. ISBN 0870980491.

hardcover. Condition: Good. minor wear, pages yellowed.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies. AUTHOR: A guide to the Chester County, Pennsylvania, Historical Society's library, museum, and houses. This historic region west of Philadelphia was settled by Quakers and is a cradle of American folk art, decorative arts, farming and industry. The artifacts have been cherished in families from early days, and this guide preserves the heritage the society maintains. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies. AUTHOR: A guide to the Chester County, Pennsylvania, Historical Society's library, museum, and houses. This historic region west of Philadelphia was settled by Quakers and is a cradle of American folk art, decorative arts, farming and industry. The artifacts have been cherished in families from early days, and this guide preserves the heritage the society maintains. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.