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Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

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The Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques. New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1958. First edition, fifth printing, hardcover with dust jacket. 848 pp. A comprehensive reference book on American antiques with sections on paintings, prints, wallpaper, folk sculpture, furniture, silver, pewter and glass, pottery and porcelain, tin, copper and brass, hooked rugs, folk art, dolls, toy miniatures, mechanical toys, period stoves, antique buttons, weaponry, clocks and watches, stamps, coins, ship models, Christmas cards, valentines, autographs and calligraphy, and more. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1958
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. dust jacket shows signs age with losses.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-693-1st1stDibs: LU260519865423

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