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SCHEIBERT, HORST PUMA & OTHER GERMAN RECON VEHICLES BLACK & WHITE PHOTOG 11" X 8 1/4", 48 PGS | |
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Covers the use and design of the Puma and other German reconnaissance vehicles. Price: $9.95 |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST PARADES OF THE WEHRMACHT OVER 100 BLACK & WHI 7" X 10", 80 PGS. | |
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Parades in Berlin during the Third Reich era were presented during Heroes Memorial Days, Hitlers Birthday and occasions to honor foreign guests. This new photo album shows the military parades in Berlin from the years 1934-1940, and shows the great variety of early uniforms, equipment and vehicles used by the Wehrmacht at the time. Price: $19.95 |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST STALINS GIANTS KV-I & KV-II OVER 100 BLACK & WHI 11" X 8 1/4", 48 PGS | |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST THE RUSSIAN T-34 BATTLE TANK BLACK & WHITE PHOTOG 11" X 8 1/4", 48 PGS | |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST STALIN ORGANS BLACK & WHITE PHOTOG 8 1/4" X 11 3/4", 48 | |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST THE PANZER IV FAMILY BLACK & WHITE PHOTOG 11" X 8 1/4", 48 PGS | |
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The Panzer IV Family of German tanks is covered in both text and photographs, with detailed information given on usage and design. Price: $9.95 |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST MARDER III OVER 80 BLACK & WHIT 11" X 8 1/2", 48 PGS | |
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The rugged German self-propelled anti-tank gun that used the 38(t) chassis on a variety of war fronts. Price: $9.95 |
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SCHEIBERT, HORST PANZERJAGER OVER 100 BLACK & WHI 11" X 8 1/2", 48 PGS | |
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Coverage of a variety of improvised German self-propelled anti-tank guns on a variety of war fronts. Price: $9.95 |
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SCHEIBERT, MICHAEL THE LEOPARD FAMILY OVER 70 BLACK & WHIT 11" X 8 1/4", 52 PGS | |
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SCHICK, WALTER SECRET MESSERSCHMITT PROJEC OVER 200 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 208 PG | |
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The P1101 was Messerschmitt's second jet aircraft after the Me 262. Designed as a fighter, the test version of this type was to serve as an experimental aircraft to test the swept wing concept. After World War II, the P1101 was brought to the U.S.A. and served there, among other things, as a testbed for the similar developments. Photos and data of this astonishing, yet understandably unknown aircraft with its futuristic technology are rare. This new book is a comprehensive documention. where not only the development history with all the important data concerning the P1101 is gathered, but also photos, detailed facts and figures about this aircraft. Of particular note are the numerous tabular comparisons with similar German and foreign aircraft from the war and post-war era. While there are innumerable German technical publications about well-known, mass-produced Messerschmitt aircraft, the authors have been successful with this book in supplementing these works with the portrayal of the last almost completed Messerschmitt aircraft. Willy Radinger and Walter Schick are also the authors of Messerschmitt Me 262: Development/Testing/Production (available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.). Price: $35.00 |
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SCHICK, WALTER ARADO OVER 310 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 168 PG | |
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The Arado Flugzeugwerke devoted twenty years to making aviation history in Potsdam-Babelsberg. Within the pages of this book the reader will find the first comprehensive history of Arado, including many previously unpublished details about this little-known aviation company. Price: $35.00 |
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SCHICK, WALTER MESSERSCHMITT ME 262 OVER 150 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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Accounts of the developments of the fighter, fighter/bomber, reconnaissance, and night fighter versions. Price: $24.95 |
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SCHIFFER, HERBERT F. THE MIRROR BOOK 704 PHOTOS 9" X 12", 256 PGS. | |
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Mirrors dating from Egypt's New Kingdom, circa 1300 B.C., through the Art Nouveau movement at the beginning of the twentieth century A.D. are arranged in chronological groups to demonstrate the gradual development of artistic styles. The rich history of glass production in Europe directly influenced interior design in general and mirror designs in particular. Here are European, English and American examples from common as well as Royal households. The author has included reproductions of period paintings of room interiors which display mirrors in their normal surroundings in taverns, bedrooms, dressing rooms and reception rooms alike. There are 16 color and 660 black and white photographs and many engraved drawings. Price: $45.00 |
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SCHIFFER, HERBERT F. MINIATURE ANTIQUE FURNITURE 300+ PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 266 PG | |
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Over 300 color and black and white photographs present a unique essay on children's and doll's genuine antique handcrafted furniture. Each piece is placed in historical sequence to demonstrate the evolution of styles and the quality and historical significance are discussed.From this comprehensive study of miniature furniture, the reader will discover those aspects which determine the quality of an antique miniature, as well as those particular facets which contribute to the beauty and grace of a piece. Its wealth of information and careful historical documentation make Miniature Antique Furniture of interest not only to antique experts and historians, but to amateur collectors as well. Price: $49.95 |
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SCHIFFER, HERBERT N. COLLECTIBLE RABBITS 248 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 96 PGS | |
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This fun book brings together a wide variety of rabbit figures, both antique and modern, which can be enjoyed and collected today. Rabbits from the 1800s to the present appear through hundreds of beautiful color photographs in forms from candy containers to stuffed toys, and are made of paper, cast iron, wood, glass paper mache, ceramics, and plastics. These rabbits represent diverse international origins including Germany, America, France, England, and the Orient.Many private collectors and dealers opened their hutches to share these rabbits with other bunny fanciers. Price: $16.95 |
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SCHIFFER, HERBERT, PETER & NANCY CHINA FOR AMERICA, EXPORT PORCELAIN OF 289 PHOTOS & DRAWING 8 1/2" X 11", 224 PG | |
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Enthusiasts of Chinese porcelain and American commercial history alike welcomes this study of the porcelain dishes made in China for Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries. The tea, yardgoods, and opium trade set the scene for commerce that brought this porcelain to the United States. Prominent families from Maine to South Carolina and West to Mississippi and California are represented with family crests, initials, names, or original design decorations. The original owners include George and Martha Washington, John and Abigale Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, DeWitt Clinton, Elias Hasket Derby, among the well known of the time, and many less famous owners of beautiful services. The decorations are divided into styles with armorial crests, monograms, eagles, marine scenes, Masonic emblems, portraits, floral decorations and include the mass-produced patterns: Canton, Fitzhugh, Rose Medallion, butterfly and variations. Fifteen styles of American eagle and four styles of Order of the Cincinnati decoration are illustrated. Students of American history, antiques, and Chinese ceramics will all find the material fascinating. Price: $39.95 |
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SCHIFFER, HERBERT, PETER AND NANC CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN, STANDARD 682 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 256 PG | |
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Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade." The principal purpose of this book is to show and discuss the many forms and variations that have made this field so fascinating. The text is simple and factual and explodes many cherished myths and fantasies about these wares. The pictures and captions tell the story. Price: $37.50 |
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SCHIFFER, HERBERT, PETER, & NANCY ART OF THE TINSMITH ENGLISH & AMERICAN HARDBOUND; 222 PAGES | |
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Tin, the most useful of all metals, has been used since ancient times to make vessels of many sorts. England's Cornwall was an early source and manufacturing center for tin; and in the 19th century Cornish miners and English and Welsh metal workers immigrated to the United States where the tin industry flourished. This book provides a rich history of the manufacturing processes and methods for decoration of antique, utilitarian tinwares on both sides of the Atlantic. The examples demonstrate a variety of wares and details which help identify English and American products. This book will be an asset to the library of any collector or anyone who can appreciate the artistry of the craft. Price: $0.00 |
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SCHIFFER, MARGARET B. THE CABINETMAKERS OF AMERICA 59 BLACK & WHITE PHO 7" X 10", 272 PGS. | |
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This standard reference lists 2500 American cabinetmakers from colonial times through the Industrial Revolution era with biographies, dates, and locations. To help define the development of furniture styles in America, it includes a detailed essay on the development of cabinetmaking here and numerous illustrations, photographs, line drawings, and a glossary of terms. A useful index of cabinetmakers by states and a selected bibiography are also provided. Price: $0.00 |
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SCHIFFER, MARGARET B. SURVEY OF CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 380 PHOTOS & DRAWING 8 1/2" X 11", 396 PG | |
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Chester County is one of the three original counties formed in 1682 in southeastern Pennsylvania by William Penn under Charter signed by King Charles II. The greatest number of settlers after 1682 came from the British Isles, and so the architecture they created bears out their mostly British roots. This survey includes homes, barns, out buildings, and commercial properties built here from the county's 17th century beginnings through the 19th century. Thousands of original source documents were examined to build the text and factual lists contained here. Hundreds of overall and detail photographs and select plan drawings are included to illustrate a few of the buildings. Price: $35.00 |
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SCHIFFER, MARGARET B. CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, INVENT 93 BLACK & WHITE PHO 8 1/2" X 11", 402 PG | |
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This book is based on analysis of the 10,788 inventories filed in Chester and Philadelphia between 1682 and 1849. So well kept and so complete are these records that for the 167 year period under study, inventories for only 525 estates are missing. In the present publication, the Table of Contents suggests the wealth of facts that Mrs. Schiffer has gleaned from these basic documents that chart so exactly what categories is noted as to the time of its first appearance and the frequency of its later occurrence. Among the topical listings are "Amusements, bed coverings, ceramics, clothing, colors, curtains, floor convering, furniture, lighting, linens, mantlepieces" and so on to "textiles" which includes references to 122 different cloths among which are "non so pretty, swans-down, thickset and Victoria." Price: $0.00 |
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SCHIFFER, MARGARET B. ARTS AND CRAFTS OF CHESTER COUNTY, PENN 289 BLACK & WHITE PH 7" X 10", 285 PGS. | |
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The many practical industries that supported this earliest county in Pennsylvania are documented in this illustrated and detailed study. Here is information on the architecture, stone work, metalsmiths, needlework, ceramics, and pictures made by and of county residents from the seventeenth century to about 1850. Also here is a very useful section on the locally made furniture, including an alphabetically arranged list of cabinetmakers, chair makers, clock makers, joiners and turners working before 1850.Historians and history buffs alike will pore over the contents with enthusiasm as they see the familiar and beautiful works of local antique interest. Price: $29.95 |
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SCHIFFER, MARGARET HOLIDAYS 253 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 144 PG | |
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The more than 1,250 holiday keepsakes brought together in 253 lavish color pictures here have come from the collections of people who could not resist saving their favorites. These ornaments have been cherished for years and now are presented for all to enjoy. The beautiful color photographs all were taken new specifically for this book; most of the items never before have been seen in print. Each section of this book is devoted to a different holiday with full explanations of the toys and ornaments that are shown. The historical backgrounds of each of the holidays are very informative, explaining how some of them evolved from ancient celebrations and religious events. Through the book, the reader begins with New Year's Day and progresses chronologically to Valentine's Day, Washington's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Price: $19.95 |
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SCHIFFER, MARGARET CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS: A FESTIVE 262 COLOR PLATES 8 1/2" X 11", 168 PG | |
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The joy and magic of Christmas are celebrated in this sumptuously illustrated, nostalgic pictorial exploration of old-fashioned Christmas. Nearly 1200 enchanting Christmas collectibles are reproduced in 262 large color plates. A new price guide by Robert Brenner, author of Christmas Through the Decades, has been added to this popular classic. Price: $29.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. THE BEST OF GOLDEN OAK FURNITURE W/DETAILS & PRICES 8.5 X 11, 157 PP. | |
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Fine details of carving and construction are highlighted to demonstrate the best golden oak furniture from American makers at the end of the 19th century. China cabinets, bookcases, chairs, tables and accent forms all are shown in various styles with detailed descriptions and price ranges to reflect their values in the furniture market today. This book will become the standard refernce by which wood carvers, dealers, collectors, decorators, curators and historians can judge the field. Price: $29.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. SILVER JEWELRY DESIGNS 720 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 304 PG | |
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The innovative designs in silver jewelry made in Europe and North America in the 20th century are fascinating and highly popular today. This new book starts with the end of Victorian styles, just before the turn of the twentieth century, and proceeds to display and explain the relationships in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mexican, Native American, Mid-century Realistic, and Modern Abstract styles right up to the 1990s. Beautiful color photographs clearly show the details, makers' marks, and fine workmanship that make each piece of jewelry fascinating to so many collectors today. Price: $59.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. BEFORE YOU BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING 174 COLOR PHOTOS 6" X 9", 104 PGS. | |
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What should one know to choose an engagement ring? The answers are all here, with facts and practical advice that is easy to understand. Learn how to determine what you should pay, where diamonds come from, and how to judge their cut, color, clarity and weight. Learn about popular colored stones, different metals, and the many classic, modern, and unique ring settings. If you can't find what you want in the stores, design your own.Presented here are over 160 color photographs of antique and modern engagement rings along with a selection of ring sets and wedding bands. The 4-step guide makes judging what you like easy and the selection process a pleasure. After you make your choice, learn how to protect and care for your ring.This is the perfect gift for your fiancee, before the ring! Get the book and thank yourself on every anniversary. Price: $12.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. CAMEOS 526 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 224 PG | |
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This book is the first of its kind and the result of a labor of love by the authors, who researched the history of cameos and took over 500 color photographs of cameo jewelry. Over 1400 examples of cameo jewelry are depicted, representing a time span from the 1700s to the present. Subjects covered include mythological motifs of classical gods and goddesses, religious subjects and scenes, and the ever-present anonymous woman.A history of the cameo is provided, followed by individual chapters covering each of the materials used to make cameos, including amber, amethyst, glass, jasper ware, lava, mother-of-pearl, opal, plastics, quartz, shell, topaz, and Wedgwood. The beautiful, detailed photographs show the unique artistry and design of the cameos and their settings. This extensive book and price guide will appeal to all who appreciates the cameo's timeless appeal. Price: $59.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. HANDBOOK OF FINE JEWELRY 600 PHOTOS 9" X 12", 224 PGS. | |
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Do you know what the karat weight of jewelry refers to? Find out this and the meanings of hundreds of other specialized terms in the Handbook of Fine Jewelry.The automatic appeal of spectacular jewelry, from antique to contemporary, is focused here through exquisite designs, brilliant gemstones and unique settings.In easy to use, encyclopedic format from A to Z, jewelry terms from ancient to modern are defined and lavishly illustrated by hundreds of beautiful color photographs. Famous jewelry designers and materials are included with illustrated examples of each. Jewelry styles and components, gem stones, and descriptive terms are included.This volume will become an important reference for jewelry dealers, collectors, and all who enjoy jewelry's aesthetic qualities. Price: $79.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. THEODOR FAHRNER JEWELRY 639 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 288 PG | |
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Stunning Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern jewelry was manufactured by the firm of Theodor Fahrner for a hundred and twenty-five years (1855-1979.) Growing into a major producer of style-conscious jewelry, the company both led and was inspired by the major European art movements of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Art Moderne, and Contemporary styles. This new book is profusely color-illustrated, documenting the designs and the people who made them.Working in silver, enamels, marcasites, iron, and semi-precious stones, the designers made each contemporary style of jewelry available to a wide segment of the population. From their workshops in Pforzheim, Germany, they exported large quantities to near and distant cities, including London and the U.S.A.A detailed chronological study, the volume displays Fahrner jewelry through precise, original research and over 480 photographs, most in full color. Sections include advertisements, original design sketches, all known marks, pictures of the important people, and, most of all, hundreds of pieces of jewelry. Price: $0.00 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. SARAH COVENTRY? JEWELRY: AN UNAUTHOR 402 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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As an increasingly popular line of collectible jewelry, creations distributed by Sarah Coventry, Inc. have made their mark. From the 1950s through the 1980s, women purchased the jewelry exclusively at home jewelry parties. The success of the jewelry made Sarah Coventry, Inc. one of the largest distributors of costume jewelry. Although the parties are a thing of the past, Sarah Coventry jewelry has not been forgotten. Now, these durable and fashionable pieces are sought after by collectors who have rediscovered their timeless appeal. In Sarah Coventry Jewelry, authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements have compiled nearly 400 photographs that display the unique designs along with their current market values. Sets, limited edition pieces, earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and brooches are shown. The photographs depict jewelry made of gold metal, rhodium, and plastic as well as jewelry adorned with colorful plastic "stones," rhinestones, and gemstones. This reference guide is a must for collectors of Sarah Coventry jewelry. Price: $29.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. COSTUME JEWELERS: THE GOLDEN AGE OF DE 150 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 208 PG | |
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Personal glimpses of that elite core of artists responsible for establishing the costume jewelry industry in the United States. Hundreds of color photographs of their creations illustrate the expertise in jewelry design and manufacture of such masters as Chanel, Dior, Joseff, Haskell, Boucher, Lane, Trifari, and many more. The current values of the pieces have been updated and added to the captions for easy reference. Price: $39.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. MASTERPIECES OF COSTUME JEWELRY 540+ COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 208 PG | |
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This important references takes an in-depth journey through the phenomental ascent of costume jewelry through the 20th century. The costume jewelry designers are discussed individually and their work is displayed in hundreds of magnificent photographs of their masterpieces. Unsigned masterpieces are also included, proving that the makers of many top quality pieces are sometimes unknown. This volume continues the unfolding story of costume jewelry begun with Joanne Ball's very popular book Costume Jewelers, The Great Age of Design and both authors' The Art of Fashion Accessories. Price: $49.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. HAWAIIAN SHIRT DESIGNS 760 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 192 PG | |
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Beautiful and wild print shirts evolved from the special culture of Hawaii, a paradise of mild climate, clean water, and abundant flowers. With their beautiful Island landscapes, colorful tropical flowers, Asian images, surfer boys, and hula girls, Aloha shirts are great fun to wear and own. In this expansive book, over 425 different shirts are displayed in clear color photographs along with an historical text, women's clothing, 20 different button styles, and-for the first time-229 researched manufacturer's and retail labels which help to date and identify the shirts. Graphic designers will revel in the diversity of "Hawaiian" designs and the remarkably beautiful colors of the prints. Price: $39.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. TROPICAL SHIRTS & CLOTHING 497 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 128 PG | |
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Over 300 beautiful print shirts, dresses, and bathing suits-acquired on vacation in the tropics-brought home to preserve the memory, cherished, and shown here to recall and enjoy. Lovely florals, maps, famous scenes, something of the lush vacation lifestyle. The book is organized by tropical locations: the South Pacific, Hawaii, California, Florida, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, the West Indies...and the designs are inspired by the heat, light, and relaxation of these popular destinations. Today's graphic designers will find this a source of great ideas; collectors will want them all. Shown also are 163 different clothing labels to help identify the retail and design origins. Price: $19.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. EYEGLASS RETROSPECTIVE 600 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 192 PG | |
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This book provides an overview for identifying and dating vintage eyewear for the growing numbers of collectors. Explore ways in which eyeglass design has developed to reflect both popular fashion and scientific investigation.The designs of frames and lenses were changed as more comfortable and practical styles were invented. In the mid-twentieth century, eyeglass makers carefully sought high profile entertainers to wear their designs in order to promote their companies. Advertising worked its magic and the general public came to prefer the advertised designs.Examples of eyewear from the sevententh century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, fanciful and safety styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses are shown along with some price estimates. Price: $39.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. PINE FURNITURE: THE COUNTRY LOOK 284 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 144 PG | |
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The pine furniture and tools gathered in this book have come from distant places in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. Painted with cheerful colors, they served every practical function in a home. Over 280 beautiful color photographs in this book show construction details and furniture design of great variety. Today, the warm tones of old paint on soft pine wood in antique furniture convey sability to a home and security among its inhabitants. They help to create a welcoming place to live. Price: $29.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. NAVAJO ARTS AND CRAFTS 256 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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The diverse and lively crafts of today's Navajo people in the Southwest are investigated through this new all color pictorial presentation. The traditional arts are joined by several newly evolving crafts which all reflect the heritage of Navajo culture.The book presents several hundred all color photographs and explanations of the crafts in sections devoted to weaving, pottery, basketry, jewelry, dolls, sandpainting, wood carving, stone sculpture and fetishes. Overall, this is a celebration of the artistic talents of Navajo craftsmen. Price: $12.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. INDIAN DOLLS 150 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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These endearing little emissaries personify and spread the spirit of the diverse native people from across North America and into the arctic reaches of Canada. Whether made for childrens' play or as tourists' souvenirs, their colorful dress, ornamentation, and materials are enjoyed by doll collectors and Indian buffs alike.Here more than a hundred different dolls are grouped according to their geographical origins, including Iroquios, Seminole, Cheyenne, Navajo, and Eskimo Indian dolls, shown along with early photographs of the people and places they represent. Also, Skookum dolls, which were made as commercial items, are presented. Together, the dolls make an inspiring group and display the diversity of mankind. Value references are provided for some of the dolls. Price: $19.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. MINIATURE ARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST 248 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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The delightful arts of American Indian tribes in the Southwest are occasionally made in miniature by especially talented artists who dare to work in tiny scale. This book presents, for the first time, a wide array of these miniatures of al the major craft styles of the region. Shown through hundreds of all color photographs, the miniature arts are arranged in sections devoted to beadwork, rattles, sandpaintings, weavings, basketry, Kachinas, paintings, and pottery. The weavings section includes geometric and pictorial styles from each of the regional areas, while the basketry and pottery sections have all the major style areas represented. Wherever possible, the artists and their regions are identified. This collection of truly appealing tiny art works will be enjoyed for many years to come. Price: $12.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. NAVAJO WEAVING TODAY 172 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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The tradition of weaving textiles and rugs among the Navajo people in the Southwest is glimpsed in its present form in this new pictorial study. The regional styles long associated with Navajo blankets and rugs continue to evolve today and the sections of this book present the contemporary results through hundreds of beautiful all photographs and text identifying many of the weavers. The new styles of Burntwater, Wide Ruins, Ganado, Crystal, Chinle, Two Grey Hills, Teec Nos Pos, Western Reservation and Shiprock area designs show continuing talent among today's Navajo weavers. There is also a section devoted to special purpose and fancy weavings including saddle blankets, round, double and two-faced weaves and multiples designs. One must conclude that the quality and diversity of Navajo weavings is at a high level today. Price: $12.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. PICTORIAL WEAVINGS OF THE NAVAJOS 194 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Sometimes referred to as a Navajo folk art, these representations of recognizable objects occasionally have been designed into Navajo weavings at least since the middle of the nineteenth century. Unlike the geometric designs of more traditional Navajo rugs, these delightful pictorial images include scenes from everyday life, animals, landscapes, spelled-out words and designs of ceremonial significance.The pictorial weaving are shown through hundreds of color photographs with new as well as older examples. Here are familiar and imaginary animals, birds, people, religious designs and multiple weavings of fantastic detail. They convey, through dynamic color schemes and bold designs, images important to the Navajo weavers: the light and happy reflections of their scenic lands. The pictorial rugs are arranged chronologically within design groups to demonstrate the evolution of styles.Whenever known, the weavers are identified by name and region. It is their creativity that breathes life into these pictorial images and conveys the lively spirit of their lives. Price: $12.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. INDIAN BASKETS 139 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 256 PG | |
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Explore the stunning diversity of North American Indian and Eskimo baskets, from little-known native basketry to the more common forms. This colorful book combines manufacturing techniques, raw materials, forms, and decoration with information on native lifestyles. More than 175 regional and tribal styles are documented in an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated format.Readers will be able to identify their own Indian baskets using this guide's standardized terminology, identification keys, glossary, maps, and bibliographies. Hundreds of baskets were photographed for this volume in color and in black-and-white. Many are from the famous and unparalleled collection of the Peabody Museum of Harvard University where the authors began their basketry research in the 1970s. Price: $29.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. JAPANESE EXPORT CERAMICS 516 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 224 PG | |
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The world now applauds the exquisite ornamental ceramics made in Japan in the late 19th century for export to Europe and America. They dazzle the public today as they originally did when introduced at the International Fairs in Philadelphia, London, Paris, Chicago, and St. Louis over a hundred years ago. Here the breathtaking beauty of intricate decoration on Satsuma, Imari, Kutani, Hirado and other ceramics is displayed in over 500 color photographs with a carefully researched text, descriptive captions, and information about the current world market for these pieces. Discoveries in new places have brought forth fresh examples for this book. Ceramics collectors worldwide will be able to compare the craftsmanship of these imaginative designs and learn how the international market both demanded and supported trade in their ornate decorations. Price: $49.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. IMARI, SATSUMA AND OTHER JAPANESE EXPOR 600 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 204 PG | |
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The popularity of Japanese ceramics in the West caused a vast and delightful variety of wares to be made in the late nineteenth century for export. Colorful Imari porcelain in deep blue, orange-red, and gold, Fukagawa porcelain in imaginative designs, as well as the softly colored Satsuma earthenwares, are the best known of the old Japanese exports, shown here in hundreds of variations created by skilled decorators. This new edition has an updated values reference and additional items shown in each chapter, especially early Imari wares from the period c. 1700.Also presented are the exotic Sumida and Banko wares, relative newcomers to the field whose popularity has grown steadily over the last ten years. Makers' and decorators' marks, unusual shapes, design variations, and hard-to-find examples are all shown in 600 color photographs with identifying captions and concise text. Price: $49.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. SURFING 407 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 176 PG | |
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in cooperation with San Francisco Airport Museums. Photography by Douglas Congdon-MartinOver 400 dynamic color photos and a concise text rich in facts show important developments in surfing over the last century. The ancient Polynesian heritage of surfing is presented through its introduction to the modern world by Hawaiians such as Duke Kahanamoku in the early 1900s. Emphasis is given to a later period when surfing's popularity grew steadily in southern California during the 1950s and 1960s and surf culture was assimilated into a west-coast lifestyle. The music, filmmaking, photography, design, and literature of surfing all have influenced popular culture internationally.Surfboards are shown here to have evolved from 150-pound solid redwood boards to "hollow" boards of the 1930s and lightweight foam and fiberglass boards of the 1970s. Northern Californians contributed the development of the wetsuit as an adaptation to cold water conditions. As a result, the endless summer now can be found on any beach in the world.This book is based on the exhibition "He'e Nalu: Wave Riding" presented at he San Francisco Airport Museums from October, 1997 to February, 1998. Price: $39.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. TROPICAL SHIRTS & CLOTHING 497 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 128 PG | |
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Over 300 beautiful print shirts, dresses, and bathing suits-acquired on vacation in the tropics-brought home to preserve the memory, cherished, and shown here to recall and enjoy. Lovely florals, maps, famous scenes, something of the lush vacation lifestyle.The book is organized by tropical locations: the South Pacific, Hawaii, California, Florida, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, the West Indies.... and the designs are inspired by the heat, light, and relaxation of these popular destinations. Today's graphics designers will find this a source of great ideas; collectors will want them all. Shown also are 163 different clothing labels to help identify the retail and design origins. Price: $19.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. SILVER JEWELRY TREASURES 250+ COLOR PHOTOS 6" X 9", 144 PGS. | |
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A virtual treasury of European, American Indian, Mexican, and popular modern designs is brought together here through more than 250 dynamic color photographs, the supporting text, and newly updated values guide. The book presents filigree, openwork, engraving, repousse, and inlay techniques. Modern designs are shown that both echo the past and herald the future. Price: $16.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. MEXICAN SILVER 440 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 272 PG | |
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Here is the powerful story of the silver renaissance in Mexico from the 1920s to the present. The wealth of color photos showcases the incomparable beauty of these works in silver. Extensive research sheds new light on the life and art of William Spratling, Margot van Voorhies, Fred Davis, and Hubert Harmon, and on the artisans who worked for them, making this book the definitive study of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects. Price: $59.95 |
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SCHIFFER, NANCY N. RHINESTONES! 300 COLOR PHOTOS 6" X 9", 160 PGS. | |
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The rise of rhinestones and glass beads from the glass industry in Bohemia and Austria is traced as a clamor grew in the mid-twentieth century for more costume jewelry. Popular jewelry designers used innovations in the shapes and colors of the stones to produce a wide variety of new effects, providing women with flashy yet affordable jewelry. This classic book has an updated price guide.Hundreds of fine costume jewelry pieces designed by Boucher, Hattie Carnegie, Ciner, Coro, de Lillo, Eisenberg, Kramer, Lane, Mazer, Schiaparelli, Schreiner, Warner, Weiss, and others are on display in this book. Price: $16.95 |
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