Genevieve Cummins (38 results)

Condition: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. 439pp, colour illustrations. DW & front board is slightly chewed in one corner, else very good. Heavy book extra overseas postage will be required. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This comprehensive guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures is the first book to cover both these aspects. The coverage of decoration and styles of boxes is remarkably complete and includes the traditional, the exotic and the eccentric. Folk art to Faberge, tea caddies to tinder boxes, medicine chests to music boxes, ditty to document, voting to vampire, painting, sewing and writing boxes are just some of the topics that are included. The result is a pictorial treat, the text lavishly illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. It is a most valuable reference book for the dealer and the collector alike.…

Condition: As New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This comprehensive guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures is the first book to cover both these aspects. The coverage of decoration and styles of boxes is remarkably complete and includes the traditional, the exotic and the eccentric. Folk art to Faberge, tea caddies to tinder boxes, medicine chests to music boxes, ditty to document, voting to vampire, painting, sewing and writing boxes are just some of the topics that are included. The result is a pictorial treat, the text lavishly illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. It is a most valuable reference book for the dealer and the collector alike.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardback--name inside cover--otherwise perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Book Club Edition. An authoritative First Edition and beautifully illustrated study of antique boxes, exploring their history, craftsmanship, function and collectability across several centuries. Written by renowned antiques specialist Genevieve Cummins, this comprehensive reference examines a remarkable variety of boxes including tea caddies, sewing boxes, writing slopes, snuff boxes, jewellery caskets, gaming boxes, stationery boxes and many other decorative and functional forms. The book discusses construction techniques, materials, decoration, regional styles and methods for identifying authentic examples. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs, Antique Boxes: Inside and Out remains an indispensable guide for collectors, dealers, auctioneers, restorers and enthusiasts of English and European decorative arts. A highly regarded reference work that combines scholarly research with practical collecting advice. Shipping Notice: Please note that international shipping costs are estimated. Additional charges may apply for this item due to size or weight. We will confirm any extra postage costs with the buyer before processing the order.…

Condition: New.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. ### IMPORTANT: Weighing 3.1kg. overseas shipping will require additional postage . Within the UK I will request £15.00 to send it along ParcelForce. ### First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over blue boards with gilt titles to the spine & upper board; Measures 12" x 9¾" (3.1 kg); pp 439; Index; Bibliography; Includes: Photographs, black-and-white and colour, within the text; Colour frontispiece; Illustrated lining papers; Title page vignette; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #202868 ||.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This comprehensive guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures is the first book to cover both these aspects. The coverage of decoration and styles of boxes is remarkably complete and includes the traditional, the exotic and the eccentric. Folk art to Faberge, tea caddies to tinder boxes, medicine chests to music boxes, ditty to document, voting to vampire, painting, sewing and writing boxes are just some of the topics that are included. The result is a pictorial treat, the text lavishly illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. It is a most valuable reference book for the dealer and the collector alike. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. 2012. Reprint. Hardcover. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures covers both these aspects. It is illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. Num Pages: 432 pages, 800 col., 65 b.&w. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 249 x 42. Weight in Grams: 2746. For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry: Work, Play and the Boudoir. 432 pages, 800 col., 65 b.&w. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures covers both these aspects. It is illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WC. Dimension: 305 x 249 x 42. Weight: 2748. . . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. hardback, 4to, corners of boards very lightly knocked at tips o/w a very good clean and tightly bound unmarked copy in a very good pictorial dust wrapper, illustrated throughout in full colour, 439pp.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 2006 1st edition as new , in unclipped D/W with no Inscriptions .432pp, 800 col and 63 B/W illustrations.All very Bright Tight and Clean. Very Heavy.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New. 2012. Reprint. Hardcover. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures covers both these aspects. It is illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. Num Pages: 432 pages, 800 col., 65 b.&w. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 249 x 42. Weight in Grams: 2746. For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry: Work, Play and the Boudoir. 432 pages, 800 col., 65 b.&w. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures covers both these aspects. It is illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WC. Dimension: 305 x 249 x 42. Weight: 2748. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. new title edition. 432 pages. 12.25x9.75x1.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. The first large, comprehensive book on all types of antique boxes from diverse cultures. The first book to emphasize contents and usage of boxes and help identify and define the nature of a particular box. Includes vast numbers of illustrated examples with .

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This comprehensive guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures is the first book to cover both these aspects. The coverage of decoration and styles of boxes is remarkably complete and includes the traditional, the exotic and the eccentric. Folk art to Faberge, tea caddies to tinder boxes, medicine chests to music boxes, ditty to document, voting to vampire, painting, sewing and writing boxes are just some of the topics that are included. The result is a pictorial treat, the text lavishly illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. It is a most valuable reference book for the dealer and the collector alike.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Antique Boxes-Inside and Out: For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry | For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry: Work, Play and the Boudoir | Genevieve Cummins | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2005 | ACC ART BOOKS LTD | EAN 9781851495023 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. new title edition. 432 pages. 12.25x9.75x1.75 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Book is in very good cndition with a good dustjacket that has some small tears. 312pp with colour images.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. First Hardback Edition. 305 x 250mm. pp. 439. English text. An important reference work on the subject of antique boxes. Includes sections on snuffboxes, betelboxes, perfume boxes, picnic and lunch boxes and many others. Hundreds of lavish colour photographic illustrations throughout. Bound in original blue boards with gold lettering to spine and front cover. Housed in white pictorial dust jacket. A very important reference work on antique boxes. Very light wave to pages, otherwise in as new cndition. No ownership inscription or underlining. Dust jacket protected with removable mylar cover. Heavy book at 2.7kg. Extra postage.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Plus Near Fine. Very Good Plus Near Fine. Book measures 30.5x24.5.cm. 272pp, illustrated. Bound in original publishers black cloth, with gilt lettering. Binding in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good clean condition. Internally, pages near fine. A very nice copy. F Size: Quarto.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.