Irish Silver in the Rococo Period [Signed]

First edition. Original black cloth; dust jacket unclipped. Inscribed by the author on the title page: "To Sally Norris / with affection. / Columbus, 28-Jan-74 / Kurt Ticher." Light toning; scattered endpaper spotting. Jacket worn, with chipping at spine ends and corners. Large tear to the back of dust jacket. Small numbered sticker to jacket spine. An illustrated study of Irish silver and its decoration during the period 1725-1775, with particular attention to rococo ornament and repoussé work. A useful specialist reference, distinguished here by Ticher's affectionate presentation inscription.