Collector's Guide to Cast Metal Bookends (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Gerald P. McBride

ISBN 10: 0764300407 / ISBN 13: 9780764300400

Published by Schiffer Pub Ltd July 1997, 1997

About this Item

Inscribed and signed by the author. Covers and pages tanned. Spine sunned. Covers have some edgewear and creasing. ; Schiffer Book For Collectors; 8.75 X 0.75 X 11.25 inches; 192 pages; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 463582

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collector's Guide to Cast Metal Bookends (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd July 1997
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764300407
• ISBN 13: 9780764300400
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: None
• Signed: Signed By Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiques & Collectibles

About this title

Synopsis

An illustrated, full-color value guide covering a wide range of bookend types and styles, with a detailed look at the three main processes used to create cast-metal bookends, a tour through the history of manufacturers who pioneered this art form, a special chapter on cast metal bookracks, sample pages from actual company catalogs, and more than 40 photographs of company identification marks and trademarks. Plus, an extensive identification and buyers' guide examines original and copy pieces side by side and helps to separate the treasures from the trash. This will serve as an important reference resource for years to come, and a timely one now as bookends are quickly becoming one of the hottest new collectibles in today's market.

About the Author

An avid collector of bookends for the past 8 years, Gerald P. McBride has lived in Tampa, Florida, with his wife Charlotte for the past 18 years.