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Offers historical as well as practical information on painted and printed fans from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries, as well as Oriental, ethnographic, novelty, and feather fans
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A Collector's Guide to Fans
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Secaucus, NJ: Wellfleet Books (1990), 1991
ISBN 10: 1555215467
ISBN 13: 9781555215460
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1555215467I3N00
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A Collector's Guide to Fans
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Secaucus, NJ: Wellfleet Books (1, 1990
ISBN 10: 1555215467
ISBN 13: 9781555215460
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A Collector's Guide to Fans
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A Collector's Guide to Fans
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Wellfleet, 1990
ISBN 10: 1555215467
ISBN 13: 9781555215460
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 96pp. Over 200 fans illustrated in colour. Near fine clean condition with vg unclipped dj with just small piece of laminate lifting at corner. Seller Inventory # 10863
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A Collector's Guide to Fans
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). Some slight shelfwear, sticker remnant on front dust jacket; otherwise a clean and tight copy. Seller Inventory # A9155
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Secauses, Wellfleet Press. 1990, 1991
ISBN 10: 1555215467
ISBN 13: 9781555215460
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Seller: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands
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Original publisher's gray cloth hardback, gilt lettering spine, pictorial dustjacket, 4to: 96pp., very richly illustrated, exhibitions, museums, bibliography, index.Very fine copy. Seller Inventory # 181829
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Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Good. Numerous colour photos. A comprehensive guide by a director of a leading auction house to collecting fans for pleasure and profit along with practical advice?. Seller Inventory # 51956
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Seller: Borkert, Schwarz und Zerfaß GbR, Berlin, Germany
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Condition: Sehr gut. 96 S. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - A collector's Guide to Fans traces the history of the fan, concentrating on the peak periods of fan-making - the seventeenth to early twentieth centuries. Painted, printed, European, Oriental, ethnic, novelty and feather fans are all included. Over 200 fans are photographed, illustrating the diversity and detail of these most feminine and artistic of accessories. This book, written by a leading authority from Christie's, provides expert guidance to the novice and the experienced collector - showing how to assemble an attractive collection while avoiding the many pitfalls that can trap the unwary trader. It furnishes the reader with a sound historical perspective, information on materials, techniques and design, and professional advice on building and collecting and developing an awareness of what is of value. It is the indispensable work for all serious collectors. ISBN 9781555215460 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550 Mit zahlr. farb. Abb. Originalleinen mit Schutzumschlag. Seller Inventory # 989550
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A collector's guido to fans
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Wellfleet Press (New Jersey), 1990
ISBN 10: 1555215467
ISBN 13: 9781555215460
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Seller: Untje.com, Roeselare, Belgium
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. 1. English This book serves as an introductory guide for collectors of fans, focusing on their history, styles, materials, and decorative techniques. It outlines the development of fans as both functional objects and works of decorative art, with attention to different periods and regional traditions. Illustrated examples help readers identify and appreciate fans, while practical information supports collecting, evaluating, and understanding these objects within a broader cultural and historical context. Seller Inventory # 10150402