Rapaport Ben (47 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Condition: Acceptable. Book is readable with major wear, creases, and rips. Has a publisher remainder mark. Heavy wear to covers creases tears text great hardcover Used - Acceptable 1999.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the first American book to consider the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Here the author has assembled fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes.The accompanying text explains pipe styles, materials, and values. Besides present-day briars and corn cobs, pipes can be found made of meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones and rare woods. Craftsmen have combined imagination, whim, and fantasy to create pipes of fine artistic value. This book considers the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes are shown in many styles, values, and materials including briars, corn cobs, meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones, and rare woods. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Paperback. Condition: New. Second Edition, now with value guide. This is the first American book to consider the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Here the author has assembled fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes. The accompanying text explains pipe styles, materials, and values. Besides present-day briars and corn cobs, pipes can be found made of meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones and rare woods. Craftsmen have combined imagination, whim, and fantasy to create pipes of fine artistic value.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Here is the first illustrated retrospective of the storied evolution and continental acceptance of the porcelain pipe. The history of these beautiful pipes is covered in over 145 brilliant photos and detailed, informative text, from their revolutionary introduction as early objets d'art to their eventual eclipse as twentieth century kitsch. While the history, manufacture, and use of clay, meerschaum, and briar tobacco pipes have been thoroughly documented, the authors have now crafted a chronicle about porcelain tobacco pipes. This pipe originated with an eighteenth-century, European design developed in France and in Germany and its production spanned roughly 250 years. Porcelain pipes for student life, sporting coats of arms, commemorating military campaigns, adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna, and much more are illustrated and described. Whether you are a pipe smoker, pipe collector, or someone who appreciates antique and vintage porcelain objects, this vivid narrative is a fascinating read. AUTHOR: Dr. Sarunas Peckus, member of the International Academy of the Pipe and the Confrerie de Jean Nicot, has been collecting antique pipes and tobacciana for over 30 years, has lectured on their history at various venues, and received the Director's Award for "outstanding educational exhibit" at the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club 2009 convention. Ben Rapaport, known globally as a tobacco pipe historian, is also a member of the International Academy of the Pipe, the Confrerie des Maitres Pipiers de Saint-Claude, France, and recipient of "Doctor of Pipes" achievement award. He contributes regularly to Pipes and Tobaccos magazine and occasionally to South Florida Opulence magazine. Illustrated History for Collectors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 7" x 10"; 254pages; (SC)1998 Price Guide. Mostly b&w photos. B-23.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Second Edition, now with value guide. This is the first American book to consider the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Here the author has assembled fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes. The accompanying text explains pipe styles, materials, and values. Besides present-day briars and corn cobs, pipes can be found made of meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones and rare woods. Craftsmen have combined imagination, whim, and fantasy to create pipes of fine artistic value.

Hardback. Condition: New. Here is the first illustrated retrospective of the storied evolution and continental acceptance of the porcelain pipe. The history of these beautiful pipes is covered in over 145 brilliant photos and detailed, informative text, from their revolutionary introduction as early objets d'art to their eventual eclipse as twentieth century kitsch. While the history, manufacture, and use of clay, meerschaum, and briar tobacco pipes have been thoroughly documented, the authors have now crafted a chronicle about porcelain tobacco pipes. This pipe originated with an eighteenth-century, European design developed in France and in Germany and its production spanned roughly 250 years. Porcelain pipes for student life, sporting coats of arms, commemorating military campaigns, adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna, and much more are illustrated and described. Whether you are a pipe smoker, pipe collector, or someone who appreciates antique and vintage porcelain objects, this vivid narrative is a fascinating read.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Collecting Antique Meerschaum Pipes: Miniature to Majestic Sculpture, 1850-1925 is an illustrated guide to the smoking utensils made of a mineral that has been used since at least the early 1700s and which is, today, still a popular material. In the last decade, a surge in interest in tobacco collectibles has already spawned many books on cigarette lighters, cigar-box labels, and snuff boxes and bottles. This book now comes at a time when antique meerschaums are taking center stage, and collecting them is like buying blue-chip stocks. Ben Rapaport is one of the few internationally recognized authorities on the subject of antique pipes, and in this, his second book published by Schiffer, he has created a powerful and convincing tour de force in word and picture that evidences why so many pipe collectors have a fervent passion for these exceptional works of art. Ranging from very diminutive and expressive cigarette holders to massive sculptured pipes, these instruments were produced by many talented, skilled, and unknown craftsmen working in a cottage industry trade 150 years ago. The caliber of their handiwork and the myriad imaginative meerschaums they produced cannot be duplicated anywhere in the world today. Now, this volume is a permanent record of their unrivaled genius. Antique meerschaum pipes and tobacciana are presented in text and nearly 300 color photos, from diminutive cigarette holders to massive sculptured pipes, many made over 150 years ago. No wonder pipe collectors are passionate about these exceptional works of art! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto. Color and B&W illustrations. Condition: corners slightly bumped; else fine in fine DJ. 176 pages.

Hardback. Condition: New. Collecting Antique Meerschaum Pipes: Miniature to Majestic Sculpture, 1850-1925 is an illustrated guide to the smoking utensils made of a mineral that has been used since at least the early 1700s and which is, today, still a popular material. In the last decade, a surge in interest in tobacco collectibles has already spawned many books on cigarette lighters, cigar-box labels, and snuff boxes and bottles. This book now comes at a time when antique meerschaums are taking center stage, and collecting them is like buying blue-chip stocks. Ben Rapaport is one of the few internationally recognized authorities on the subject of antique pipes, and in this, his second book published by Schiffer, he has created a powerful and convincing tour de force in word and picture that evidences why so many pipe collectors have a fervent passion for these exceptional works of art. Ranging from very diminutive and expressive cigarette holders to massive sculptured pipes, these instruments were produced by many talented, skilled, and unknown craftsmen working in a cottage industry trade 150 years ago. The caliber of their handiwork and the myriad imaginative meerschaums they produced cannot be duplicated anywhere in the world today. Now, this volume is a permanent record of their unrivaled genius.

Hardback. Condition: New. Here is the first illustrated retrospective of the storied evolution and continental acceptance of the porcelain pipe. The history of these beautiful pipes is covered in over 145 brilliant photos and detailed, informative text, from their revolutionary introduction as early objets d'art to their eventual eclipse as twentieth century kitsch. While the history, manufacture, and use of clay, meerschaum, and briar tobacco pipes have been thoroughly documented, the authors have now crafted a chronicle about porcelain tobacco pipes. This pipe originated with an eighteenth-century, European design developed in France and in Germany and its production spanned roughly 250 years. Porcelain pipes for student life, sporting coats of arms, commemorating military campaigns, adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna, and much more are illustrated and described. Whether you are a pipe smoker, pipe collector, or someone who appreciates antique and vintage porcelain objects, this vivid narrative is a fascinating read.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised edition. 256 pages. 10.25x7.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condition: New. Collecting Antique Meerschaum Pipes: Miniature to Majestic Sculpture, 1850-1925 is an illustrated guide to the smoking utensils made of a mineral that has been used since at least the early 1700s and which is, today, still a popular material. In the last decade, a surge in interest in tobacco collectibles has already spawned many books on cigarette lighters, cigar-box labels, and snuff boxes and bottles. This book now comes at a time when antique meerschaums are taking center stage, and collecting them is like buying blue-chip stocks. Ben Rapaport is one of the few internationally recognized authorities on the subject of antique pipes, and in this, his second book published by Schiffer, he has created a powerful and convincing tour de force in word and picture that evidences why so many pipe collectors have a fervent passion for these exceptional works of art. Ranging from very diminutive and expressive cigarette holders to massive sculptured pipes, these instruments were produced by many talented, skilled, and unknown craftsmen working in a cottage industry trade 150 years ago. The caliber of their handiwork and the myriad imaginative meerschaums they produced cannot be duplicated anywhere in the world today. Now, this volume is a permanent record of their unrivaled genius.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 2014 first edition in as new condition. Binding, 142-page text and dust jacket all in very fine condition, with no inscriptions. Well illustrated. For details of contents etc see attached photos of this copy. (BMGAS).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the first American book to consider the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Here the author has assembled fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes.The accompanying text explains pipe styles, materials, and values. Besides present-day briars and corn cobs, pipes can be found made of meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones and rare woods. Craftsmen have combined imagination, whim, and fantasy to create pipes of fine artistic value. This book considers the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes are shown in many styles, values, and materials including briars, corn cobs, meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones, and rare woods. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. Second Edition, now with value guide. This is the first American book to consider the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Here the author has assembled fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes. The accompanying text explains pipe styles, materials, and values. Besides present-day briars and corn cobs, pipes can be found made of meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones and rare woods. Craftsmen have combined imagination, whim, and fantasy to create pipes of fine artistic value.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the first American book to consider the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Here the author has assembled fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes.The accompanying text explains pipe styles, materials, and values. Besides present-day briars and corn cobs, pipes can be found made of meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones and rare woods. Craftsmen have combined imagination, whim, and fantasy to create pipes of fine artistic value. This book considers the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes are shown in many styles, values, and materials including briars, corn cobs, meerschaum, porcelain, ivory, amber, silver, gold, semi-precious stones, and rare woods. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis book considers the history and development of the tobacco-smoking pipe as an art form and is an illustrated guide for pipe collectors. Fact and fancy, history laced with humor, and a chronological collection of pipes are show.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 160 pages. 11.50x9.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Here is the first illustrated retrospective of the storied evolution and continental acceptance of the porcelain pipe. The history of these beautiful pipes is covered in over 145 brilliant photos and detailed, informative text, from their revolutionary introduction as early objets d'art to their eventual eclipse as twentieth century kitsch. While the history, manufacture, and use of clay, meerschaum, and briar tobacco pipes have been thoroughly documented, the authors have now crafted a chronicle about porcelain tobacco pipes. This pipe originated with an eighteenth-century, European design developed in France and in Germany and its production spanned roughly 250 years. Porcelain pipes for student life, sporting coats of arms, commemorating military campaigns, adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna, and much more are illustrated and described. Whether you are a pipe smoker, pipe collector, or someone who appreciates antique and vintage porcelain objects, this vivid narrative is a fascinating read. AUTHOR: Dr. Sarunas Peckus, member of the International Academy of the Pipe and the Confrerie de Jean Nicot, has been collecting antique pipes and tobacciana for over 30 years, has lectured on their history at various venues, and received the Director's Award for "outstanding educational exhibit" at the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club 2009 convention. Ben Rapaport, known globally as a tobacco pipe historian, is also a member of the International Academy of the Pipe, the Confrerie des Maitres Pipiers de Saint-Claude, France, and recipient of "Doctor of Pipes" achievement award. He contributes regularly to Pipes and Tobaccos magazine and occasionally to South Florida Opulence magazine. Illustrated History for Collectors. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.