Author: Hyla Wults Fox
Publisher: Toronto ; New York : Methuen
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Antiques, an Illustrated Guide for the Canadian Collector
Author: Hyla Wults Fox
Publisher: Toronto ; New York : Methuen
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher: Toronto ; New York : Methuen
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Canadian Reference Sources
Author: Mary E. Bond
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 9780774805650
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1102
Book Description
In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 9780774805650
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1102
Book Description
In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Antique Stained Glass for the Home
Author: Molly Higgins
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors w
ISBN: 9780764321825
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Large quantities of leaded decorative windows were manufactured in the years surrounding the turn of the century. Glasses of many colors and textures were used to make elaborate windows for homes, creating spectacular presentations of light and color formerly seen only in churches. These windows are enormously popular on today's antiques market, varying widely in price and condition. This attractive book is a useful tool for anyone looking to bring the enchanting beauty of stained glass into their home. In this revised 2nd edition there are hundreds of gorgeous windows of many shapes, sizes, colors, and complexities are featured here, including etched, beveled, painted, and mosaic windows. Learn about the influences of some of the more prominent names in decorative windows, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Original catalog material, a discussion of glass and leading types, values for each window, and other information will help you assess decorative windows in the marketplace. For designers and artisans, this book is a treasury of classic designs.
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors w
ISBN: 9780764321825
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Large quantities of leaded decorative windows were manufactured in the years surrounding the turn of the century. Glasses of many colors and textures were used to make elaborate windows for homes, creating spectacular presentations of light and color formerly seen only in churches. These windows are enormously popular on today's antiques market, varying widely in price and condition. This attractive book is a useful tool for anyone looking to bring the enchanting beauty of stained glass into their home. In this revised 2nd edition there are hundreds of gorgeous windows of many shapes, sizes, colors, and complexities are featured here, including etched, beveled, painted, and mosaic windows. Learn about the influences of some of the more prominent names in decorative windows, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Original catalog material, a discussion of glass and leading types, values for each window, and other information will help you assess decorative windows in the marketplace. For designers and artisans, this book is a treasury of classic designs.
Canadiana
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1394
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1394
Book Description
Canadian Selection
Author: Alvan Bregman
Publisher: Published for the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture and the Centre for Research in Librarianship, University of Toronto [by] University of Toronto Press
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Publisher: Published for the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture and the Centre for Research in Librarianship, University of Toronto [by] University of Toronto Press
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Valentines
Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574326420
Category : Valentines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Valentines, A Collector's Guide, 1700s - 1950s, is a thorough reference for accurately dating and identifying valentines. The book's dating system uses nearly 1,300 photographed cards arranged in chronological order based on extensive research. Besides the visual arrangement, collectors will find researched lists of design trends, card subjects illustrated, and important publishers for each decade and for each different type of card. These key facts placed at the fingertips of the collector make dating and identification easy, accurate, and enjoyable. Illustrated valentines include those by anonymous and early makers from the United States, Germany, Great Britain, and Canada. Feast your eyes on lacy Victorian valentines, romantic couples, adorable children, hearts, flowers, whimsical mechanicals, dimensional tissue paper cards, sarcastic vinegar valentines, and dimensional fold down cards. Beyond the illustrated valentines, lists of non-illustrated cards by more contemporary manufacturers are compiled so collectors can identify way beyond what is illustrated. Enjoy these sentimental, entertaining tokens of love and affection in a clear, easy to understand presentation that will be an indispensable reference for anyone who loves and wants to date and identify their valentines. 2011 values.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574326420
Category : Valentines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Valentines, A Collector's Guide, 1700s - 1950s, is a thorough reference for accurately dating and identifying valentines. The book's dating system uses nearly 1,300 photographed cards arranged in chronological order based on extensive research. Besides the visual arrangement, collectors will find researched lists of design trends, card subjects illustrated, and important publishers for each decade and for each different type of card. These key facts placed at the fingertips of the collector make dating and identification easy, accurate, and enjoyable. Illustrated valentines include those by anonymous and early makers from the United States, Germany, Great Britain, and Canada. Feast your eyes on lacy Victorian valentines, romantic couples, adorable children, hearts, flowers, whimsical mechanicals, dimensional tissue paper cards, sarcastic vinegar valentines, and dimensional fold down cards. Beyond the illustrated valentines, lists of non-illustrated cards by more contemporary manufacturers are compiled so collectors can identify way beyond what is illustrated. Enjoy these sentimental, entertaining tokens of love and affection in a clear, easy to understand presentation that will be an indispensable reference for anyone who loves and wants to date and identify their valentines. 2011 values.
The Antiques Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
Antique Trader Bottles Identification and Price Guide
Author: Michael Polak
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440219249
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description
This new edition of The Bottle bible is loaded with listings, current market values and trademark data for 50 years of bottles produced during the 19th and 20th centuries. With this book in hand, the tools to positively identify and accurately assess bottles in your collection are at your fingertips. Review tips for spotting reproductions, determining rarity and identifying factors that affect values and for 50 plus categories of bottles (with 20 new areas) including bottles from Avon, Ballantine, Jim Beam, Lionstone, Miniatures, and Violin and Banjo among others.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440219249
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description
This new edition of The Bottle bible is loaded with listings, current market values and trademark data for 50 years of bottles produced during the 19th and 20th centuries. With this book in hand, the tools to positively identify and accurately assess bottles in your collection are at your fingertips. Review tips for spotting reproductions, determining rarity and identifying factors that affect values and for 50 plus categories of bottles (with 20 new areas) including bottles from Avon, Ballantine, Jim Beam, Lionstone, Miniatures, and Violin and Banjo among others.
Canadian Books in Print
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Bibliographic Guide to Art and Architecture
Author: New York Public Library. Art and Architecture Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description