1. Ali, Mohd. Kassim bin Haji. Gold Jewelry and Ornaments of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur; Muzium Negara: 1988. A catalog of objects from the collection of the Muzium Negara. The photos are large, and Dr. Kassim provides information on the background and traditional uses of the objects as well as descriptions of them. Softcover. 8.5"x12", 124 pages, color illustrations. Near fine. [34867] $25.00
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2. Allane, Lee. Tribal Rugs. A Buyer’s Guide. London; Thames & Hudson: 1996. “The distinctive and beautiful rugs still made in traditional ways by tribal descendants in the Americas, Asia, and North Africa have become widely sought after. This clearly written guide, provides collectors and enthusiasts with advice on finding, choosing, and purchasing genuine rugs. It explains their cultural significance, how to identify various rugs, how they are produced, and the techniques and materials used”. Softcover. 7”x10”, 144 pages, color illustrations. Fine. [95177] $15.00
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3. Ancient Egypt in the Metropolitan Museum Journal, 2 Volumes: Volumes 1–11 (1968–1976); Supplement: Volumes 12–13 (1977–1978). New York; Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1987, 1996. “In the journal of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, numerous articles have appeared that have analyzed ancient Egyptian artifacts in the museum's superb collection. This two-volume set collects these articles over a ten-year period, representing much original research in understanding ancient Egyptian culture and society”. 2 volumes. Hardcover & Softcover. 8.5”x11”, 201 + 34 pages, b/w illustrations. Fine. [95180] $40.00
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4. Ausgefuhrte Bauornamente von Prager Bildhauren. Wien; Verlag Anton Schroll & Co. no date, c.1900. A grand portfolio featuring 48 [of 54] plates of art nouveau designs in what looks like plaster and wood, for the use of artists, designers and craftsmen. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Several of the plates have light pencil doodles and sketches of design ideas in the margins. 13"x16", title page + plates 1-4, 6-12, 14-22, 24-34, 36-40, 43-54. Some plates with edge chips, light soil. Contained in the original printed folder, folder very worn, spine perished. [34799] $150.00
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5. Banks, Steven. The Handicrafts of the Sailor. London; David & Charles: 1974. A good general introduction to the world and handicrafts of the 18th and 19th century sailor. Hardcover. 7.5"x10", 96 pages, black & white illustrations, dust jacket. Light wear. [34790] $35.00
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6. Bartlett, Lu (ed.). A Bit of Vanity. Furniture of Eighteenth Century Boston. Boston; Museum of Fine Arts: 1972. An interesting little exhibition catalog, with pieces drawn from the museum's collection. The Foreword was written by Jonathan Fairbanks. Uncommon. Softcover. 4.5"x7.25", 30 pages, 6 b/w illustrations. [34847] $40.00
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7. Becker, Sister Johanna. A Group of Nabeshima Porcelain. [contained in the] University of Michigan Museum Art Bulletin: Vol.III, 1968. New Series. A description of five 17th century Nabeshima plates acquired by the Museum. Softcover. 7.5"x10", article: 11 pages, 10 b/w illustrations. Light soil. [34878] $20.00
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8. Birchfield, James D., Albert Boime & William J. Hennessey. Thomas Satterwhite Noble, 1835-1907. Lexington; University of Kentucky Art Museum: 1988. The catalog to a loan exhibition which drew on both private and public collections. Noble was a genre painter from Kentucky who served as an officer in the Civil War, and later studied in Munich and lived in Cincinnati. Softcover. 8"x11", 142 pgs, color and b/w illustrations. Some wear. [34820] $50.00
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9. Boor, John William, et al. Philadelphia Empire Furniture. Hanover; University Press of New England: 2006. “This volume looks closely for the first time at Philadelphia Empire furniture and the development of decorative arts in Philadelphia between 1800 and 1840. The authors explore Neo-Classicism, contemporary history of Philadelphia, the emergence of Greek-Revival architecture, and the cabinetmakers of Philadelphia Empire furniture.” Hardcover. 9.5”x12.5”, 596 pages, 495 color and 126 b/w illustrations, dj. New. [90232] $110.00
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10. Bradshaw, Percy V. Art in Advertising. A Study of British and American Pictorial Publicity. London; The Press Art School: no date, c.1925. A massive survey of 1920s pictorial advertising in England, and an attempt to explain what made a good advertisement, pictorially. The author was the Director of the Press Art School and author of "The Art of the Illustrator". The text includes "Art and the Public -A Talk to Frank Brangwyn, R.A.", Art and the Business Man - Pictorial Composition, Design and Layout - The Advertising Agent and His Work - Commercial Studios and Their Work - The Art of the Poster - Art and the Railways - Art and the Shipping Companies - Notable Advertising Campaigns - Retail Store Advertising - Art in American Advertising. Hardcover. 10"x12.5", 496 pages, hundreds of black and white and some color reproductions of advertisements and layouts. Moderate wear. [34840] $125.00
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11. Braithwaite, David. Fairground Architecture. London; Hugh Evelyn: 1976. 2nd edition. A study of the traveling fair, its architecture, amusements and personages through British history, from the viewpoint of a cultural & architectural historian who was interested in their preservation. Softcover. 9"x9.5", 195 pages, hundreds of b/w and several color illustrations, dust jacket. Light wear. [34835] $50.00
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12. Brown, Rozanna Maude. The Ming Gap and Shipwreck Ceramics in Southeast Asia. Towards a Chronology of the Thai China Trade. The Siam Society: 2009. The “Ming Gap” refers to a period between 1352 and 1488, when export bans were implemented by early Ming Dynasty rulers. The lack of Chinese exports resulted in an increase in export ceramic production in Siam, Vietnam and other southeast Asian countries, and Dr. Brown spent many years examining the results of some 120 excavated shipwrecks of the period and analyzing the types of ceramic wares carried on those ships. A pioneering study, well illustrated. Hardcover. 7”x10”, 207 pages, color illustrations. New. [90432] $50.00
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13. Carpets from the J. Paul Getty Museum. New York; Sotheby's: December 8, 1990. Nine outstanding oriental carpets (Mughals, Polonaise, Isphahans) and 1 Aubusson carpet at auction. Selling prices were between $44,000-$440,000. Each rugs is pictured in color. Softcover. 8"x10.5", 32 pages, 10 lots, color and b/w illustrations. Prices realized. Fine. [34865] $35.00
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14. Coffin, Margaret & Charles. Painted Tinware We've Seen. Volume One: Pennsylvania and New York [and] Volume Two: Connecticut and Maine. Galway, NY; Bird and Bottle Publishing: 1974. In the year after the publication of their book, "The History and Folklore of American Country Tinware", the Coffins traveled the East Coast visiting shops and private collectors and photographing rare and beautiful antique tinware. 64 such pieces are illustrated and described in this pair of uncommon booklets. 2 volumes. Softcover. 5.5"x8.5", 32 pages + 32 pages, color illustrations. Light wear. [34764] $100.00
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15. Cooley, John L. A.T. Hibbard, N.A. Artist in Two Worlds. Concord; The Rumford Press: 1968. The standard biography of this popular New England artist, with an entire chapter on his Rockport baseball exploits and “brush” with the Boston Red Sox and Joe Cronin. Hardcover. 8”x10”, 175 pgs, 18 color plates, b/w illustrations, dj. New. $35.00
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16. Cooley, John L. Rockport Sketchbook. Stories of Early Art and Artists. Rockport Art Association: 1990. First published in 1965, this informative book recounts the history and personalities of the early years of the Rockport Art Association. Softcover. 6"x9", 119 pages, b&w illustrations. New. [90436] $17.50
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17. Coons, Betty C. Antique Bylines (Southern Vintage). Richmond; Guild of the Valentine Museum: 1979. Mrs. Coons began collecting antiques at age 12, and was a founding member of the Antiquarian Society of Richmond, was instrumental in the 1952 Southern Furniture Exhibition at the VMFA and the Charles Navis exhibition in 1967, and a longtime member of the Board of the Valentine Museum. In this book she shares her recollections and memories of fellow collectors, dealers and furniture historians from the 1940s through the 1970s. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 63 pages, b/w illustrations, dj. Light wear. [34819] $45.00
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18. Coysh, A.W. Blue and White Transfer Ware 1780-1840. Rutland; Charles Tuttle: 1971. A popular guide to the manufacturers and patterns on blue-printed transferware made in England in the late 18th and early 19th century. Back when this book was in-print we could not keep it, and its sister-volume on blue-printed earthenware, in stock. Hardcover. 7.5"x10", 112 pages, color plate and 100+ b/w illustrations, dj. Light wear. [34760] $40.00
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19. Coysh, A.W. Blue-Printed Earthenware 1800-1850. Rutland; Charles Tuttle: 1972. A popular guide to the manufacturers and patterns on blue-printed earthenware made in England in the first half of the 19th century. Blue-printed earthenware remains one of the most popular ceramic collectibles, whether you want to spend a little or a lot of money, and this is a good reference no matter what your inclination and pocketbook. Hardcover. 7.5"x10", 112 pages, 100+ b/w illustrations, dj. Light wear. [34759] $40.00
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20. Crawford, Barbara & Royster Lyle, Jr. Rockbridge County Artists & Artisans. Charlottesville; University of Virginia Press: 1995. A survey of decorative and fine arts in Rockbridge County, Virginia between 1750 and 1900. There are chapters on fine arts, textiles, furniture, tall clocks, rifles, ironwork, and pottery, as well as short biographies of identified artists and artisans. Hardcover. 9"x12", 254 pages, color and many b/w illustrations, dj. Fine. [34777] $75.00
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21. D’Ambrosio, Anna Tobin & Leslie Greene Bowman. ‘The Distinction of Being Different’. Joseph P. McHugh and the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Utica; Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute: 1993. The catalog to a loan exhibition of the furniture and history of this distinctive Arts & Crafts furniture manufacturer. Illustrated with photographs of furniture, vintage advertisements and photos of the shop, original designs, and more. Softcover. 9”x10.5”, 64 pages, b/w & color illustrations. New. [90301] $19.95
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22. Daniel, John A. Baranger. Window Displays in Motion. Dramatizing the Jewel. Santa Fe; Zon International Publishing Company: 2001. Beginning in 1937, the Baranger Studios of South Pasedena began specializing in elaborate, miniature mechanical "stage displays" used by jewelers in their shop windows to showcase fine jewelry and watches. Over the next 20 years the company created 167 different displays, 30 of each design. In 1978 the company archives were purchased by Burton A. Burton, who hired John Daniel (magician, collector, and antique toy restorer) to organize the collection, and restore a complete example of every model. The results are shown in this book, the first comprehensive study of the Baranger display models, and a record of all their creations. Hardcover. 9"x12", 127 pages, color illustrations, dj. Gift inscription. [34842] $275.00
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23. [Deyerle] Important Americana. The Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Henry P. Deyerle. New York; Sotheby's: May 26-27th, 1995. Sale 6716. A collection featuring fine American country and folk items- furniture, ceramics, figurines, paintings, etc., as well as some very nice pieces of early American formal furniture. The pieces are not just rare, but interesting. Softcover. 8"x10.5", about 400 pages, 802 lots, illustrated in color and b/w. Light wear. [34772] $40.00
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24. Dierkens-Aubry, Francoise & Jos Vandenbreeden. Art Nouveau en Belgique. Architecture & Interieurs. Paris; Editions Duculot: 1991. A breathtaking survey of Art Nouveau architecture and interiors in Belgium. Stunning. Hardcover. 10"x13", 227 pages, packed with color and b/w illustrations, dust jacket. Near fine. [34843] $125.00
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25. Doezema, Marianne. American Realism and the Industrial Age. Cleveland Museum of Art in association with the Indiana University Press: 1980. The catalog to a loan exhibition which drew paintings from public and private collections. Softcover. 8.5"x7.5", 143 pages, several color and many b/w illustrations. Light wear. [34766] $35.00
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26. Dolmetsch, Joan D. (ed.). Eighteenth-Century Prints in Colonial America. To Educate and Decorate. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: 1979. A series of papers presented at a symposium at Colonial Williamsburg in 1974. Hardcover. 6"x9", 206 pages, 107 b/w illustrations, dust jacket. Light wear. [34828] $25.00
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27. Edward, Alfred W. Art Deco Sculpture & Metalware. Schiffer Publishing: 1996. “This book contains over 200 photographs and illustrations of Art Deco metalwares and sculptures, The author discusses Art Deco's most significant artists, as well as their predecessors and modern counterparts.” Hardcover. 8.5”x11”, 144 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. New. [90425] $37.50
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28. Elliot, George, et al. Sculpture / Inuit. Sculpture of the Inuit: Masterworks of the Canadian Arctic. Toronto; Canadian Eskimo Arts Council with the University of Toronto Press: 1971. A truly elegant exhibition catalog, featuring many masterworks of Inuit stone, ivory and bone carving drawn from a variety of public and private collections. Each of the hundreds of objects has been carefully photographed and is illustrated one-per-page. Softcover. 6.5"x9.5", 491 pages, 405 illustrations, 12 in color. Light wear. [34781] $35.00
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29. Erdberg, Joan Prentice von & Marvin Ross. Catalogue of the Italian Majolica in the Walters Art Gallery. Baltimore; Walters Art Gallery: 1952. A scholarly catalog of fine 16th century (and some later) Italian maiolica collected by Henry Walters. Though the Walters collection is neither stupendously large nor comprehensive, it does contain superlative, well-chosen examples, many from earlier noted collections which were dispersed. Hardcover. 7"x10", 58 pages, plus 64 b&w plates. Fine. [34832] $40.00
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30. Frank, Larry & Francis H. Harlow. Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians, 1600-1880. Schiffer Publishing: 1990. 2nd edition. “A classic in the field, this book is the first comprehensive account of historic Pueblo pottery, and results from years of study by Larry Frank, an authority on this and other North American Art Forms, and lengthy technical research by Francis Harlow, an internationally known scientist.” Hardcover. 8.5”x11”, 160 pages, black & white and color illustrations, dj. New. [90424] $35.00
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31. Frere-Cook, Gervis. The Decorative Arts of the Mariner. Boston; Little-Brown: 1966. A sweeping, exuberant survey of ship-related antiques, art and artifacts from Viking longboats to 20th century ocean liners. In addition to devoting chapters to the art and details of a variety of types of ships, there are chapters on charts & maps, navigational instruments, figureheads, rope & canvaswork, models, and scrimshaw. Hardcover. 10"x12", 296 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Minor wear. [34789] $40.00
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32. [Frischmann] Antique Arms and Armour including the Charles P. Frischmann Collection. New York; Christie's East: June 9, 1984. A fine auction of early firearms and some edged weapons and armor- much of the armor is "in the style of" and appears to be of 19th century origin. The bulk of the sale was devoted to 18th and 19th century firearms. Softcover. 8"x10", 103 pages, 297 lots, black & white and color illustrations. Some wear. [34888] $40.00
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33. Garrett, Elisabeth Donaghy. The Arts of Independence. The DAR Museum Collection. Washington; DAR: 1985. The fine catalog of the DAR's collection of American antique furniture, portraits, needlework, metalwares, and others decorative arts. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 200 pages, filled with color and b/w illustrations, dust jacket. [34815] $40.00
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34. Gaston, Mary Frank. The Collector's Encyclopedia of R.S. Prussia. Paducah; Collector Books: 1990. More R.S. Prussia than you could hit with a stick. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 215 pages, color illustrations. Light wear. [34856] $25.00
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35. Gaston, Mary Frank. The Collector's Encyclopedia of R.S. Prussia -Second Series. Paducah; Collector Books: 1992. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 229 pages, color illustrations. Light wear. [34857] $25.00
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36. George, Waldemar. Aristide Maillol, et l'ame de la sculpture, avec une biographie etablie par Dina Vierny. Neuchatel; Editions Ides et Calendes: 1964. A lavishly illustrated survey of the life and work of the famous sculptor & painter. French text. Hardcover. 10"x11.5", 237 pages, many black & white illustrations and 24 tipped-in color plates, dust jacket. Jacket somewhat worn. Inscribed by both George and Vierny. [34767] $100.00
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37. Gordon, Elinor. Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain. New York; Universe Books: 1977. A standard history by one of the best-known modern dealer/scholars. A very well illustrated, well-written book. Hardcover. 8"x10", 160 pages, 20 color and 150 b/w illustrations, dj. Jacket soiled. [34806] $45.00
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38. Greaser, Paul & Arlene. Homespun Ceramics. A Study of Spatterware. Allentown; privately published: 1965. 2nd edition. A large number of photos illustrate this guide to a wide range of patterware ceramics. The authors were very enthusiastic about their subject, which makes up for the lack of color photos. Softcover. 6"x9", 90 pages, 1 color plate and many b/w illustrations. Light wear. [34758] $25.00
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39. Gruppe, Emile A., edited by Charles Movalli. Gruppe on Color. Using Expressive Color to Paint Nature. New York; Watson-Guptill Publications: 1979. "For all those who enjoy Gruppe's colorful, painterly style, here is an unforgettable visit with the great artist and teacher. In this art instruction and semi-autobiographical book, Gruppe describes his childhood influences, beginning with his artist father and early studies with such notables as Charles Hawthorne, John Carlson, and George Bridgman, and the gradual growth and emergence of his own personal style. After years of discipline and hard work, Gruppe found spontaneity, freedom, and his own personal response to nature". Hardcover. 9.5"x12.5", 144 pages, 64 color and 62 black & white illustrations, dust jacket. Light wear. [34769] $150.00
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40. Haesaerts, Paul. James Ensor. New York; Harry N. Abrams: 1959. The first full-length study of the important and enigmatic Belgian artist and his work, this includes 57 tipped-in color plates and hundreds of black & white illustrations. Hardcover. 9"x12", 386 pages, 57 tipped-in color plates and hundreds of black & white illustrations, dust jacket. Jacket a bit worn. [34822] $65.00
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41. Hand, Sherman. The Collector's Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass. Paducah; Collector Books: 1978. An interesting selection of pieces, gathered by one of the pioneering collectors. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 256 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. Light wear. [34855] $20.00
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42. Hartop, Christopher. The Huguenot Legacy. English Silver 1680-1760 from the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection. London; Thomas Heneage: 1996. "In this book Christopher Hartop reassesses the Huguenot contribution to silver made in England and suggest that the Huguenots were just one- albeit the most significant- of several groups of foreign workers who were responsible for the great flowering of style and technique in English silver between 1680 to 1760. The book also examines the radical changes in the way in which people sat down to eat which took place during the early Georgian period, and how silversmiths responded to the demand for innovative types of silverware this created.” Hardcover. 9”x12”, 432 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dust jacket. Fine. [95179] $75.00
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43. Hawley, Walter A. Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern. New York; Tudor Publishing Company: 1937. First published in 1913, Hawley remains one of the most physically handsome and imposing of the early trade titles on Oriental rugs. Hardcover. 8"x11", 320 pages, 11 color and 66 b/w plates, 5 plates of line illustrations and 6 charts, dj, slipcase. Jacket & case a bit worn. [34788] $50.00
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44. Heacock, William. Fenton Glass. The First Twenty-five Years, 1907-1932. Marietta; O-Val Adv.: 1978. This book illustrates a fine selection of early Fenton, including glass from the Fenton museum, in large color plates, as well as vintage factory photos and old advertising and catalog pages. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 144 pages, color and black & white illustrations. Light wear. [34858] $25.00
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45. Heisey, John W. A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers. Williamsburg; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: 1978. A valuable source of information on American coverlet weavers, principally working between 125 and 1875. Biographical information is provided on more than 900 weavers, and there is also introductory essay and a section of weavers marks. Hardcover. 8.5"x10", 149 pages, 1 color plate and many b/w illustrations. Fine condition. [34756] $100.00
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46. Hobhouse, Penelope. The Gardens of Persia. Kales Press: 2004. “Penelope Hobhouse, a veteran garden historian and designer, explains the aesthetic ideas that govern Persian gardens, with their rills of water and tree-lined alleys underplanted with roses and violets. Her account [leads] us from the remnants of Cyrus the Great's capital, Pasargadae, to Persian-influenced gardens as far afield as Quebec.’ (The New Yorker)”. Hardcover. 10”x11.5”, 192 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. Fine. [95181] $35.00
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47. Hoffmann, Julius, Jr. Der Moderne Stil Zusammengestellt und Herausgegeben. Band II. Stuttgart; Verlag von Julius Hoffmann: no date, c.1910. A wonderful portfolio of art nouveau design, including furniture, ceramics, jewelry, graphics, textiles, windows, and more. 84 [of 96] plates. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were actively used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Several of the plates have light pencil doodles and sketches of design ideas in the margins. Uncommon. 9.5"x14". Includes plates 2-4, 6-10, 12-20, 22-33, 35-37, 39-46, 48-57, 60, 63-91, 93-96. Some plates with edge chips, creases, light soil. Contained in the original printed folder, folder very worn, spine perished. [34800] $150.00
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An Important Book on American Clocks-
48. Hohmann III, Frank L. Timeless. Masterpiece American Brass Dial Clocks. New York; Hohmann Holdings: 2009. A superbly illustrated, scholarly study of a Golden Era of American clockmaking. 1720 to 1785 was the period of the American brass dial clock. One hundred of these clocks, mostly tall-case pieces, are illustrated and described here in intricate detail, illustrated by beautifully detailed photographs. The clocks were selected from both public and private collections, and many have never been published. In addition to the clocks, there are essays on clocks and Society, the business of clockmaking in 18th century America, clocks & clock shops, clock cases in Colonial America, and the accuracy of Colonial-era timekeeping, as well as biographies of the clockmakers. A stunning, important study. Hardcover. 9.5”x12.5”, 376 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. New. [90422] $135.00
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49. Holstein, Jonathan. American Pieced Quilts. New York; Avon Books: 1974. An exhibition of pieced quilts of many types and periods. Geometrics, tulips, coffee cups and abstract designs all make an appearance here. Makowski 293. Hardcover. 6.5"x6.5", 94 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dust jacket. Some wear. [34754] $20.00
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50. Hunter-Stiebel, Penelope. 20th Century Decorative Arts. New York; Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1979. In fits and starts, the Metropolitan has been collecting outstanding examples of 20th century decorative arts since the early 1920s. This catalog illustrates and describes representative examples. A re-issue of the MMA's Winter 1979/1980 'Bulletin'. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 53 pages, color and black & white illustrations. Light wear. [34875] $25.00
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51. Hutchins, Catherine E. Shaping a National Culture. The Philadelphia Experience, 1750-1800. Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum: 1994. The texts of 16 papers given at a Winterthur symposium dedicated to Philadelphia between 1750 and 1800. Furniture related papers include- "An Identity Crisis: Philadelphia and Baltimore Furniture Styles of the Mid 18th Century" - "Politics and Style: An Analysis of the Patrons and Products of Jonathan Gostelowe and Thomas Affleck" - "The Philadelphia Windsor Chair: A Commercial and Design Success Story" - "The Honours of a Court, or The Severity of Virtue: Household Furnishings and Cultural Aspirations in Philadelphia". Softcover. 5.5”x8”, 375 pages, black & white illustrations. Fine. [90440] $24.95
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52. In Exquisite Taste. Hina Dolls and Furnishings. Treasures from the Tokugawa Museum No.5. Tokugawa Museum: 1989. A catalog of examples of antique Japanese Hina Dolls, displayed in the yearly Doll Festival (Hina-matsuri) in which sets of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period are displayed on red-carpet-covered platforms. Not only the dolls, but also accessories such as doll furniture, tea sets, china, boxes and textiles are also illustrated. Although the main text is in Japanese, there is a 5-page list of the illustrated items, organized by the collection they are from. A scarce catalog. Softcover. 8.5"x10", viii + 143 pages, many color illustrations and several folding color plates. Light wear. [34830] $125.00
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53. [Japanese Woodblock Prints of Domestic Women] Heibonsha: 1985. a survey of Japanese woodblock prints featuring women involved in domestic situations- cooking, cleaning, boating, fishing, making up, and other activities. Japanese text. Softcover. 9"x9", 141 pages, many color and black & white illustrations. Light wear. [34787] $40.00
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54. Jenyns, Soame. Later Chinese Porcelain. The Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1912). New York; Thomas Yoseloff: 1965. A pioneering work on the porcelains made in China for domestic use during this period. First published in 1951. Hardcover. 6.5"x10", 111 pages plus 8 color and 120 b/w plates, dj. Jacket with light wear. [34804] $40.00
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55. Johnson, May. Burne-Jones. New York; Rizzoli: 1979. This lovely book features 48 color plates of paintings, watercolors, and several tapestries and stained glass window designs by Edward Burne-Jones, Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer, and one of the finest practitioners of the most sensuous and decadent Art Nouveau art. Softcover. 6.5"x9.5", 3 pages of text plus 48 color plates with facing descriptions. Fine. [34873] $20.00
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56. Julienne, M.E. L'Orfevrerie Francaise les Bronzes et la Ceramique. Paris; A. Morel: 1860s. A lovely collection of plates of French silver, including flatware, hollowware, dishes, chandeliers, and more. The plates feature tan backgrounds with white highlights and are very elegant. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Several of the plates have light pencil doodles and sketches of design ideas in the margins. Very uncommon. 11.5"x15.5", 46 [of 48] plates, title page, half-title, pictorial title page (1)-2, 4-36, 38-48. Some plates with edge chips, some soil. Housed in a plain board folder, spine perished, boards very worn. [34801] $250.00
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57. Kent, Rockwell & Carl Zigrosser. Rockwellkentiana. Few Words and Many Pictures by R.K. and, by Carl Zigrosser, a Bibliography and List of Prints. New York; Harcourt, Brace and Company: 1933. A celebration of Rockwell Kent, mostly in his own words and pictures. The text includes a variety of essays written by Kent for various purposes at various times. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 64 pages with black & white illustrations plus 1 color and 93 black & white plates. Pictorial cloth. Some wear, minor pencil notes. [34821] $40.00
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58. Kirk, John T. Early American Furniture. How to Recognize, Evaluate, Buy, and Care for the Most Beautiful Pieces... New York; Alfred A. Knopf: 1970. An essential work, and one of the classic books showing how to analyze and understand a piece of furniture. Softcover. 9"x12", 208 pages, 204 b/w illustrations. Some wear. [34774] $25.00
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59. Klimsch, Karl. Die Etiquettir-Kunst, reiche Auswahl neuer Etiquetten fur alle Zwecke. Frankfurt; Kunst-Verlag Klimsch & Co.: 1860s. A charming Victorian book of label designs of all types, loosely categorized by theme and type. An English edition was also published, several years after this German edition. Both editions are extremely uncommon. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were actively used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. 10.5"x13.5", 72 plates, loose as issued. Many plates with edge chips, some with creases and soil. Covers very chipped, spine & rear cover perished. [34803] $750.00
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60. Krenn, Peter & Walter J. Karcheski, Jr. Imperial Austria. Treasures of Art, Arms & Armor from the State of Styria. Houston Museum of Fine Arts/Prestel: 1992. The catalog to a fine traveling exhibition of 16th and 17th century arms and armor from Styria, the borderland called the "Fence of the Hapsburg Empire". Softcover. 8.5"x11.5", 133 pages, color illustrations. Some wear, small adhesion on page 44/5. [34884] $40.00
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61. Krueger, Glee. New England Samplers to 1840. Old Sturbridge Village: 1978. A catalog of 86 New England samplers of the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries, drawn from private and public collections, and each illustrated in a full-page photograph. The text includes a long essay on sampler-making in New England during this period, as well as a 66-page listing of New England schools and/or teachers offering needlework instruction from 1706 to 1840, and an extensive bibliography. An important catalog. 7"x8.5", 227 pages, 94 b/w illustrations. Light wear. [34757] $125.00
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62. Lahikainen, Dean T. Samuel McIntire: Carving an American Style. Peabody Essex Museum: 2007. “Trained as a carpenter by his father, McIntire taught himself the art of architectural drawing and went on to design scores of public and private buildings in Salem, long celebrated for their elegance and beauty. After 1790, however, he made his living primarily as a wood carver, providing ornamental decoration for many of the buildings he designed as well as for furniture and more than two dozen sailing vessels. The book draws on the remarkable collections of the Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, which owns most of McIntire’s architectural drawings and several of his most important buildings, as well as furniture in public and private collections from around the country.” Hardcover. 9.5”x12”, 305 pages, 315 color and 131 b/w illustrations, dust jacket. New. [90423] $85.00
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63. Lange, Amanda E. Delftware at Historic Deerfield, 1600-1800. Historic Deerfield: 2001. "This collection catalogue introduces a wide range of topics pertaining to tin-glazed ceramics or delftware. Chapters organized by function rather than chronology or decoration, review the variety of delftware forms in the museum's collection, that range from posset pots to punch bowls". Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 165 pages, color illustrations, dj. Fine. [34762] $50.00
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64. Lauf, Detlef Ingo. Tibetan Sacred Art. The Heritage of Tantra. Bangkok; White Orchid Press: 1995. A beautifully illustrated study of the history, iconography and traditions of Tantric art in Tibet. Antique art and objects are illustrated and described. Softcover. 9.5”x12”, 228 pages, color and line illustrations. New. [90435] $40.00
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65. Law, Rachel Nash & Cynthia W. Taylor. Appalachian White Oak Basketmaking. Handing Down the Basket. University of Tennessee Press: 1991. Softcover. 8"x10", 295 pages, many b/w and some color illustrations. Fine. [34870] $24.00
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66. Lindemann, Wilhelm (ed.). Bengel Art Deco Schmuck / Bengel Art Deco Jewellery. Stuttgart; Arnoldsche Art Publishers: 2007. “A geometric language of forms, influenced by Cubism and the aesthetic of the machine, colored plastic and chromium are synonymous with the Art Deco costume jewelry of 1920s and 1930s Europe. Formerly classified by specialists as 'French jewelry', these Art Deco jewelry objects were actually made at the Jakob Bengel Chain and Bijouterie Wares Factory, founded in Idar-Oberstein in 1873! The jewelry produced by Bengel between 1931 and 1938 is distinguished from that of other makers by extraordinarily powerful innovation and a high degree of individuality. A mix of materials consisting of the colored plastic Galalith and chromium-plated metal is handled with a playfully light touch. Bengel jewelry was exported world-wide”. German/English text. Hardcover. 10”x12”, 216 pages, color illustrations, dj. New. [90430] $85.00
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67. Little, Nina Fletcher. Country Art in New England, 1790-1840. Old Sturbridge Village: 1965. 2nd edition. A survey of the portraits, landscapes, walls and other things New England folk artists of the early 19th century painted. Softcover. 5.5"x8.5", 40 pages, black & white illustrations. Light soil. [34846] $20.00
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68. Litzenburg, Thomas V., Jr. Chinese Export Porcelain in the Reeves Center Collection at Washington and Lee University. London; Third Millennium Publishing: 2003. “Spanning three centuries of the China Trade, the Reeves Collection features examples of export porcelain made for the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, French, and American markets –including services owned or associated with George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Color plates of more than 280 objects from the collection are included in this catalog, each accompanied by a full description, and information concerning form & design”. Hardcover. 9”x11.5”, 288 pages, color illustrations, dj. New. [90434] $65.00
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69. Ly, Tran Duy. American Clocks. A Guide to Identification and Prices. Arlington Book Company: 1989. An excellent compilation of old catalog illustrations of late 19th and early 20th century clocks from the 19 American companies. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 320 pages, 1,159 clocks illustrated in b&w. Near fine. Inscribed. [34816] $85.00
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70. [Macomber] The Frank Gair Macomber Collection of Arms and Armor, Tapestries, Paintings, Objects of Art. New York; American Art Association, Anderson Galleries: December 10, 11, 12, 1936. The auction of a fine collection- there were many Persian, Turkish and Indian edged weapons and helmets, as well as fine Gothic & Renaissance tapestries, and medieval artifacts. Softcover. 7.5"x10.5", 162 pages, 712 lots, b/w illustrations. Worn, spine taped. [34887] $40.00
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71. Macquoid, Percy. A History of English Furniture. The Age of Oak. London; Lawrence & Bullen/New York; G.P. Putnam's Sons: 1904-5. The first of four studies published between 1904 and 1908 (the others were The Age of Walnut [1660-1720], The Age of Satinwood [1770-1820], and The Age of Mahogany [1720-1770]). The plates are based on watercolors by Shirley Slocombe, and reproduce the depth and richness of the woods and the brilliance of the upholstery better than any color photograph of the time could have done. Macquoid's volumes are illustrated with hundreds of b/w illustrations as well as the previously noted color plates. Whether taken singly or as a set, this remains an exhaustive and instructive study, which is still much admired today. Hardcover. 11.5"x15", 243 pages, 215 b/w illustrations, plus 15 color plates with tissue guards. A discreet ex-library copy, with a bookplate and several stamps. Some light wear, a little soil. [34778] $150.00
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72. Mackie, Carey T., H. Perrott Bacot & Charles L. Mackie. Crescent City Silver. An exhibition of nineteenth-century New Orleans Silver. Historical New Orleans Collection: 2007. 2nd printing, 2007. A very fine catalog, featuring examples from the collections of Historical New Orleans and the Ango-American Art Museum, augmented with examples from other institutions and private collectors. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 130 pages, b/w illustrations. New. [90347] $25.00
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73. McCarthy, Rita E. & Olivia M. White. Eighteenth-Century English Pottery. Selections from the Collection of Harry A. Root. Art Institute of Chicago: 1991. Root collected rich glazes, intriguing forms and mottled patterns. An amusing catalog, but not presumptuous. Softcover. 8"x10", 48 pages, color and b/w illustrations. Near fine. [34868] $20.00
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74. McKean, Hugh F. The "Lost" Treasures of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Garden City; Doubleday & Company: 1980. "Many of L.C. Tiffany’s studio pieces are well known today, but there are special ones, the "lost" works of Louis Tiffany himself. They comprise his personal oeuvre, objects made from his original designs for exhibition, for private commissions, or for use in Tiffany's own home. Many of them have vanished outright, for years many were locked away in warehouses, or remained unidentified among regular productions of Tiffany Studios. This book sets out to re-evaluate Tiffany's art in terms of his personal work: stained glass, mosaics, blown glass, pottery, jewelry, enamels, and paintings". Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 304 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Light wear. [34792] $45.00
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75. McNerney, Kathryn. Kitchen Antiques 1790-1940. Paducah; Collector Books: 1991. Still useful as a survey of the great variety of things that may be collected in this category. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 222 pages, black & white illustrations. Light wear. [34854] $20.00
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76. [Mentmore Sale -Porcelain] Catalogue of Vincenes and Sevres and other Continental Porcelain and Italian Maiolica... The Mentmore Sale Volume 3-Porcelain. London; Sotheby Parke Bernet: May 24th, 1977. The third part of the famous Mentmore sale, featuring a fabulous selection of 18th century porcelains. Hardcover. 7.5"x10.5", 108 pages, 238 lots, profusely illustrated with b&w and color illustrations. [34834] $40.00
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77. Miller, Robert S. Simple Elegance. Generations of Newburyport Silversmiths. Historical Society of Old Newbury: 1998. The catalog to a loan exhibition of the work of the Moulton family and many other Newburyport silversmiths in the 18th and 19th centuries. Biographies of silversmiths are included, many marks are shown. Softcover. 8.5”x11”, 58 pages, b/w illustrations. New. [90336] $20.00
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79. Montgomery, Charles F. American Furniture. The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. New York; The Viking Press: 1966. The standard work, based on the collections at Winterthur. "This catalog of federal-period furniture at Winterthur is more than that: it remains the best history of American furniture between 1790 and 1820" (Ames & Ward). Hardcover. 9"x12", 497 pages, color and b/w illustrations; dj. Very nice. [34771] $125.00
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80. Mottheau, Jacques. Meubles Usuels Regence - Louis XV. Paris; Ch. Massin et Cie.: no date (1950s). A visual survey of French furniture from 1725-1760, the sinuous, elegant 'Regency' (French, not English) and Louis XV styles, which seem to preview Art Nouveau forms a hundred and fifty years later. Sixty-seven pieces from private collections are illustrated in 36 large, clear plates. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 3 pages of text plus 36 b/w plates. Light soil. [34775] $50.00
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81. Moye, Sue McLendon. Inventory of Early Stewart County (circa 1850) Furniture, Decorative Styles and Accessories. Stewart County Historical Commission: [1978]. A photographic survey of pre-1850 antiques and interiors of Stewart County, Georgia. Includes all types of furniture as well as interior and exterior architectural details. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 156 pages, 331 black & white illustrations. Light soil, minor wear. [34776] $50.00
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82. Newbery, Timothy. Frames in the Robert Lehman Collection. New York; Metropolitan Museum of Art: 2007. “The collection Robert Lehman bequeathed to the Museum includes nearly 400 frames, most of them Italian and French and dating from the 14th to the 18th century. Many of them were acquired as works of art in their own right. Using the documentary evidence that survives, this volume attempts to place these frames on the pictures and in the interiors for which they were intended. For each frame, the author has provided a profile drawing that is a key to its design, origin, date, and application.” Hardcover. 8.5”x11”, 480 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Fine. [90322] $125.00
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83. Norman, A.V.B. & G.M. Wilson. Treasures from the Tower of London. An Exhibition of Arms and Armour. Saintsbury Centre for Visual Arts: 1982. A well-illustrated catalog to this important exhibition of edged weapons, armor, and firearms from the collection of the old Royal Armoury. Most of the items are English, with European and some Eastern examples. Hardcover. 8"x11", 131 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Light wear. [34881] $20.00
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84. Nutting, Wallace. The Clock Book. Garden City Publishing: 1935. A popular and well illustrated study of American and foreign clocks, first published in 1924. Primarily a compilation of photographs, with accompanying descriptions, plus lists of American clockmakers and British clockmakers (the British names taken from Britten). Hardcover. 7"x10", 312 pages, 250 b/w illustrations. Light soil. [34812] $25.00
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85. Ortiz, Antonio D., et al. Resplendence of the Spanish Monarchy. Renaissance Tapestries and Armor from the Patrimonio Nacional. New York; Abrams/Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1991. The sumptuously illustrated catalog of a fantastical exhibition of splendid 16th century armor and tapestries from the collection of the Patromonio Nacional in Madrid. Hardcover. 9.5"x12", 172 pages, jam-packed with color illustrations, dust jacket. Near fine. [34882] $25.00
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86. [Perleberg, Hans Carl]. La Sculpture Ornementale Moderne. (Paris, c.1910?). An interesting design portfolio of art nouveau metalwork, featuring art nouveau motifs on flat metalwork- medallions, mantel backs, cornices and the like. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Several of the plates have light pencil doodles and sketches of design ideas in the margins. Very uncommon in any condition. 10"x12", 26 [of 30] loose plates, tipped onto card pages, some cards with chipping at the corners or edges. Title hand-lettered on one plate. Housed in a plain card folder. Several of the backing pages are stamped "Represented by G.A. Fenney, North Court St., Providence, R.I.". [34796] $200.00
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87. Pettit, Ernest L. Collectible Tin Containers- Book Two. Manchester; Forward's Color Productions: 1970. A variety of fancy and bizarre 19th and early 20th century commercial tin containers. Comb-bound. 6"x9", 20 color plates with facing descriptions. Light wear. [34763] $20.00
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88. Pettit, Florence H. America's Indigo Blues. Resist-printed and Dyed Textiles of the Eighteenth Century. New York; Hastings House: 1974. An interesting and informative study of the mysterious "blue resist" textiles of 18th century America. Hardcover. 7.5"x10", 251 pages, back & white and some color illustrations, worn dj. [34817] $100.00
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89. Philadelphia Portraiture: 1740-1910. Exhibition Celebrating Philadelphia's Tricentennial. Philadelphia; Frank S. Schwarz & Son: November, 1982. An exhibition of 40 paintings by artists including Cecilia Beaux, William Dunlap, Gustavus Hesselius, James, Rembrandt & Charles Wilson Peale, and Thomas Sully. Softcover. 9"x8", 26 pages, color and b/w illustrations. Light wear. [34864] $20.00
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90. Pilters, J. Neue Blumenformen. New York; H.C. Perleberg: 1905. A lovely collection of art nouveau floral designs and vignettes for the use of designers and artists. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were actively used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Despite the condition, a most uncommon item. 10"x12", 19 (of 20) plates, tipped-onto card stock. Many plates have corner chips, and on 12 plates these extend into the image area. Title page hand-lettered. Some soil. Loose plates in a plain card folder. [34797] $200.00
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91. Piranesi -Rome Recorded. A Complete Exhibition of Giovanni Battista Piranesi's 'Vedute di Roma' from the Collection of The Arthur Ross Foundation. University of Pennsylvania: 1989. A well-produced and very informative catalog. Includes essays by Malcolm Campbell and Allan Ceen. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 200 pages, black & white illustrations. Light wear. [34862] $65.00
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92. Reverseau, Jean-Pierre. Musee de l'Armee Paris. Les armes et la vie. Paris; Dargaud Editeur: 1982. A beautifully illustrated survey of 16th and 17th century European armor, edged weapons, firearms and accessories in the Musee de l'Armee. Some craftsmen's marks are illustrated. Hardcover. 10"x12", 180 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. Light wear. Binding crack at page 16/17, but tight. [34886] $85.00
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93. Richter, Paula Bradstreet. Painted with Thread: The Art of American Embroidery. Salem; Peabody Essex Museum: 2002. “This richly illustrated book emphasizes the art inherent in embroidery. The objects and designs are myriad: “pictoral embroidery,” wool and cotton sailor’s pants embroidered with a running whorl stitch resembling tattoo art. Winding vines of flowers in full-bloom rendered to near botanical precision. Samplers sewn by schoolgirls, table covers, fire screens, valances as domestic artifacts with a resonance far beyond the home and the homespun. Painted with Thread presents a breathtaking array of historic American needlework.” Softcover. 9”x11.5”, 157 pages, 102 color illustrations. Fine. [90360] $35.00
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94. Riester, E. Color Plates from Moderner Schmuck und Ziergerate nach Planzen und Tierformen von Prof. E. Riester. Pforzheim; Ernst Haug: no date (c.1900). A selection of lovely art nouveau jewelry designs featuring plant and flower forms. The colors are rich and the designs finely executed, featuring a wide variety of flowers and plants. Present are plates 1, 3, 4, 5, 6( torn), 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20. Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were actively used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Some of the plates have light pencil doodles and sketches of design ideas in the margins (and sometimes in the image area). Despite the faults, a lovely and interesting collection of plates. 11.5"x16", 14 plates (one torn in two), housed in the original pictorial board folder. Folder quite worn and soiled, some plates with some soil and pencil drawings, as described. [34795] $100.00
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95. Riester. 6 Engraved Ornament Plates dated 1843. No place: 1843. Six loose engraved plates illustrating Gothic-Revival ornamental designs for craftsmen. Signed in the plate "Riester sculpsit 1843". 6 plates. 12.5"x9.5", some soil. [34798] $50.00
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96. Rinaldi, Maura. Ceramics in Scholarly Taste. Southeast Asian Ceramic Society/Sun Tree Publishing: 1993. The catalog to a loan exhibition of 158 Chinese ceramic objects "associated in one way or another with traditional scholarly activities". In addition to the catalog of the objects, there is an introductory essay by Eng-Lee Seok Chee. Softcover. 8"x12", 151 pages, color illustrations. Minor wear. [34866] $40.00
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97. Rooney, Dawn F. Khmer Ceramics. Beauty and Meaning. Bangkok; River Books: 2010. A groundbreaking study of Khmer ceramics of the9th through 15th centuries, showcasing the private collection of connoisseur Yothin Tharahirunchot. Beautifully photographed by Robert McLeod, this study includes much original research by scholars Krisda Prinsi and Pariwat Thammapreechakorn.
A beautiful, important book. Hardcover. 10”x12”, 214 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. New. [90433] $85.00
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98. Saunders, Richard H. & Ellen G. Miles. American Colonial Portraits: 1700-1776. Smithsonian Institution Press/National Portrait Gallery: 1987. The catalog to a loan exhibition which drew from both public and private collections. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 342 pages, color and b/w illustrations. Light wear. [34863] $45.00
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99. Schirmer, Robert. Plastic Ornament for Building and the Art Trades. New York; Hessling & Spielmeyer: no date, 1890s. Includes "capitals, caryatides, stelas, pillars, busts, masks, rosettes, gussets, edges, consoles, friezes, panels, corners, head-mouldings, crownings, top-stones, frames, etc.". Although unmarked, these plates are from the working design library of Lunt Silversmiths, and were used by designers as inspiration for silver details and designs. Some of the plates have light pencil doodles and sketches of design ideas in the margins. Very uncommon in the marketplace. 13.5"x19", 31 [of 35] plates: 1, 3-15, 17-20, 22-30, 32-35. Title page states "30 plates". Plates with really serious edge chipping, some soil. Housed in a printed board folder, as issued, spine perished, boards worn. [34802] $200.00
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100. Scott, David W. & E. John Bullard. John Sloan, 1871-1951. His Life and Paintings. His Graphics. Boston Book & Art Publisher/National Gallery of Art: 1971. A standard work on Sloan, as well as the catalog to the loan exhibition which marked the 100th anniversary of his birth and 20th anniversary of his death. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 215 pages, b/w and color illustrations, rubbed dj. [34829] $35.00
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101. Sigur, Hannah. The Influence of Japanese Art on Design. Salt lake City; Gibbs Smith: 2008. Japonism- the Western craze for Japanese art and design, ran rampant in late 19th century Europe and America, and leading companies including Rookwood, Gorham and Tiffany all took up the challenge to incorporate Japanese design and aesthetics into their wares. “Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Hannah Sigur follows the transformation from traditionalism into modernism that marked the developments from the Aesthetic movement into Arts and Crafts and finally to Frank Lloyd Wright's vision”. Hardcover. 9.5”x10.5”, 222 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. New. [95178] $40.00
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102. Slater, Greg & Jonathan Brough. Comprehensively Clarice Cliff. New York; Thames & Hudson: 2005. “The dazzling ceramics of Clarice Cliff and the Wilkinson Pottery are among the most popular collectible clay pieces from the 20th century. After years of research, both in the Wilkinson archives and through the oral testimonies of surviving employees, Greg Slater has produced this comprehensive survey of the work of Cliff and her largely uncredited colleagues from the 1920s to the 1950s, illustrated with more than 2,000 photos of ceramic pieces, patterns, and backstamps”. Hardcover. 9.5”x12.5”, 448 pages, 1400 color and 600 b/w illustrations, dj. New. [95175] $65.00
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103. Stebich, Ute. A Haitian Celebration: Art and Culture. Milwaukee Art Museum: 1992. An exhibition of 20th century Haitian paintings and some sculpture, featuring material from the collection Richard and Erna Flagg, which was given to the Museum in 1991, and also from private and public collections from American and Europe. There are brief of 36 artists whose work is represented. Softcover. 8"x10", 151 pages, color and b/w illustrations. Near fine. [34824] $60.00
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104. Sterling Silver, Silverplate and Souvenir Spoons, with prices. Gas City; L-W Book Sales: 1996. 8th printing. A selection of late 19th century catalog cuts of all sorts of silver items. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 187 pages, black & white illustrations. Light wear. [34860] $20.00
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105. [Stickley] Copeland, Peter & Janet (eds.). Quaint Furniture. Catalog No.42. January, 1914. Stickley Brothers. The Parchment Press: 1999. “This catalog contains photos of more than 700 forms, most not appearing in other reprinted catalogs. Also featured are some rare Stickley Brothers lamps”. Softcover. 12”x9”, 128 pages, black & white illustrations. New. [90438] $25.00
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106. [Stickley] The 1912 Quaint Furniture Catalog. Stickley Brothers Company. The Parchment Press: 1993. “This large catalog reprint features hundreds of half-tone photographs of mission furniture manufactured by the Stickley Brothers Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The catalog includes thirteen pages of Quaint Furniture figured in mahogany and the original 1912 price list ”. Softcover. 12”x9”, 96 pages, b/w illustrations. New. [90439] $25.00
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107. Stitt, Irene. Japanese Ceramics of the Last 100 Years. New York; Crown Publishers: 1974. One of the best guides to wares made since Japan was opened to the West. Includes Imari, Kutani, Satsuma, Nippon, Noritake, Occupied Japan, etc. Hardcover. 7"x10", 214 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Ex-lib., with spine label, several stamps, pocket removed. [34807] $25.00
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108. Swan, Susan B. Plain & Fancy. American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850. New York; Holt, Rinehart & Winston: 1977. "This book traces the social history of women and the evolution of stitchery trends and practices from 1700 to 1850. More than 150 photographs from the collection of the Winterthur Museum illustrate plain and fancy sewing -the simple but essential household work and the elaborate, ornamental examples". Hardcover. 8"x9", 240 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Light wear. [34814] $30.00
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109. Tan, Rita C. Zhangzhou Ware Found in the Philippines. “Swatow” Export Ceramics from Fujian 16th-17th Century. Yuchengco Museum, The Oriental Ceramic Society of the Philippines: 2007. “Zhangzhou ware was produced during the 16th-17th century in Fujian, China. They were meant to the trading demands of the neighboring countries in Asia. This catalog substantiates historical accounts of the Philippines being one of the thriving markets of China’s ceramic trade in the late Ming period. The collection in this catalog clearly shows the range and variety of Zhangzhou ware shipped to the Philippines”. Each piece is described and pictured in color. A beautiful catalog. Hardcover. 11.5”x10”, 191 pages, color illustrations, dj. New. [90431] $55.00
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110. Taylor, John Russell. The Art Nouveau Book in Britain. The MIT Press: 1966. A pioneering study of the dramatic evolution of the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts book in England, when such notables as Morris, Beardsley and Rackham changed the printed book forever. Hardcover. 6.5"x9.5", 176 pages, color plate and many b/w illustrations, soiled dj. [34793] $50.00
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111. Treasures of the Dark Ages of Europe. New York; Ariadne Galleries: 1991. A well-illustrated exhibition catalog of metal objects from the 2nd century B.C. to A.D. 1000. Includes work of the Celts, Visigoths, Lombards, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings. Wonderful. Softcover. 8"x11", 178 pages, color illustrations. Light wear. [34836] $50.00
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112. Veleanu, Mircea. Tibetan Artifacts. Schiffer Publishing: 2009. “Tibetan religious art and ritual objects, manuscripts, woodblock prints, document holders, sculptures, furniture, tea services, snuff holders and smoking equipment, swords, daggers, jewelry, textiles, musical instruments, and writing tools and seals.” Hardcover. 8.5”x11”, 256 pages, color illustrations, dj. New. [90426] $59.99
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113. Webster, Donald. Early Canadian Pottery. Toronto; McClelland and Stewart Ltd.: 1971. A well illustrated study of 18th and 19th century Canadian potters and pottery, including material from site excavations. Hardcover. 8"x10.5", 256 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Jacket with light wear, slight/moderate water stain in the upper margin. [34831] $50.00
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114. Wilmerding, John. American Light. The Luminist Movement, 1850-1875. Paintings. Drawings. Photographs. Washington; National Gallery of Art: 1980. A landmark catalog, issued in conjunction with an important loan exhibition. Includes essays by a number of art historians including Barbara Novak and Theodore Stebbins, Jr.. Softcover. 11"x9", 330 pages, b/w and color illustrations. Some wear. [34827] $75.00
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115. Woodward, Arthur & Richard Van Valkenburgh. A Brief History of Navajo Silversmithing. Flagstaff; Northern Arizona Society of Science and Art: 1946. A study of how silversmithing was introduced to the Navajo and how the various traditional forms now associated with Navajo silver and jewelry developed. Hardcover. 5.5"x8.5", 84 pages, b/w and line illustrations. Light wear. [34782] $35.00
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