A richly illustrated description of the history and global significance of gold, presented under the following headings: – Part One- The world in search of gold- Goldsmiths of the ancient world- From the fall of Rome to the Renaissance- The goldsmiths of the renaissance- Navigator's gold- Gold works of the 17th, 18th , and 19th centuries- Gold trends of our own time. Part Two- The golden regalia of Europe- Gold coins- The refining of gold and its hall-marks- Glossary- Bibliography.
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:0233962239. Seller Inventory # 9757781
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 224 pages illustrations (some color). 26 cm. Subjects: Goldwork History. Jewelry History. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 441911
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 224 pages illustrations (some color). 26 cm. Subjects: Goldwork History. Jewelry History. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 441911
Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing.near fine hardback in near fine priceclipped dustwrapper.a heavy book requiring extra postage for non uk address. Seller Inventory # 71ffcmx.
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Seller: Roland Antiquariat UG haftungsbeschränkt, Weinheim, Germany
Auflage: First Edition. 224 Seiten Good condition. Cover & pages without marks. 9780233962238 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 891 Lex. 8° (25-30 cm), Hardcover/Pappeinband. Seller Inventory # 172451
Seller: Infinity Books Japan, Tokyo, TKY, Japan
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good/Very Good. Seller Inventory # RWARE0000007516
Seller: Uncle Peter's Books, Clunes, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Gold printing on spine. Black cover is flecked with white. Previous owner's bookplate and "dates and periods" chart on front pastedown. Small amount of foxing and staining on endpapers and edges. Else book is in very good condition, with multiple colour photographs. Dustwrapper has tape residue on spine, 20mm tear on top edge, slight staining. Else dustwrapper is in very good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. Seller Inventory # ANT086
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Seller: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardback 1971. THE INTRODUCTION HAS A FEW PENCIL MARKS IN THE MARGINS. Clean & tight. Jacket has a little edge wear & a short tear. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref 103.3. Seller Inventory # 005478
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