One of the great treasures of Waddesdon Manor is the group of objects in gold, decorated with prec- ious or semi-precious stones and often with minia- tures or enamels. The most important of these is t he unrivalled series of exquisitely made French gold boxes,usually intended for snuff.
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Seller: Newbury Books, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. part of top edge gilt worn away, small remainder mark near spine, dust jacket with wear to head and foot of spine and at corners. Dust jacket in clear protector. 150 objects are described accompanied by numerous illustrations including tipped-in color plates. Includes biographies of artists and craftsmen, a glossary, an index of marks, and a general index. 367pp 4.48lb 12.4x9.3x1.2in. Seller Inventory # 11376
Seller: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine and bright with no wear or markings. Full-page full-color illustrations and much information. VG minus jacket. The original 1975 edition and not the later Unicorn reprint. Seller Inventory # 055187
Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Office du Livre; Fribourg, 1975. Hardcover. A Very Good, blue cloth binding with gilt emblem on front board and gilt lettering on spine, mild scattered foxing to board buckram, TEG with some blemishes, mild scattered foxing to text block edges and front/back matters, some age toning to pages, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, some sunning to flaps, mild scattered foxing to verso panels and flaps, few small soiled specks on spine, Dust wrapper. In a Very Good, sturdy, no splits, cardboard, some sunning, Slipcase. A nice, overall clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 367pp., indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1046312
Seller: Don Kelly Books, London, United Kingdom
HARD BACK. Condition: Very Good. 367pp. 26 colour tip-ins and many b&w illus. Catalogue of 150 items from the collection. A previous owner has signed the front board. Heavy item, please ask for a quote for postage. Seller Inventory # 29656 *
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition,in near fine slipcase. Seller Inventory # 146502
Seller: BWS BKS, Ferndale, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Seller Inventory # 81245