Silver Boxes by Delieb Eric (80 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Silver Boxes by Eric Delieb Hardback book. 1968. Exactly as shown in pics.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 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: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light age tone. DJ with some edge wear, water mark and creasing.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 119 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket condition: Good. Several edge tears to jacket at rear panel. The Silver Box has fascinated and intrigued collectors for many centuries. It is perhaps safe to assert that no other ob/ets de vertu have attracted such avid attention from maker and collector alike. In his book, Investing in Silver, Mr. Delieb threw a welcome light on many previously ignored aspects of the field of Antique Silver, and included a short essay on the Box. His new book is a comprehensive study of the subject, in which he concentrates on the development of the silver box in England from the 16th to the late 19th centuries. He feels that the collector's interest is prompted not so much by the shape or type of the box as by the wide variety of uses to which it has been put and the splendid enrichment lavished upon it; he has thus been led into a penetrating analysis of the roots and derivations of ornament. In the 96 pages of magnificent illustrations, all in full color, he shows boxes with as many diverse forms and uses as possible. Once again, to present hitherto unexposed material, he relies on private collections, with the addition of articles from Livery Companies and other institutions. His thesis in this work is that any receptacle (unless it, is a vessel) is to be included in the genus 'Box', (whether it is a snuffbox, a pyx or a lancet-case for use in phlebotomy) as long as it possesses a lid, hinged or otherwise. Thus, he is not content merely to show the usual snuffboxes and vinaigrettes, although these appear in plenty, and have been carefully selected to show the ingenuity of silver craftsmen, but also delights us with a splendid array of 'special purpose' boxes: Religious, dental and medical, skippet and seal, Masonic, jewel-caskets, sweetmeat boxes, pomanders -- there is even the unique sumptuous Henry VIII 'Barber-Surgeons' Case' of circa 1512 in glowing enamels. This book presents a completely new approach to ornament: by applying comparative analysis Mr. Delieb has evolved a startling theory about engraved decoration on boxes and his consultations with a distinguished craftsman have confirmed his suspicions. This in turn has prompted him to undertake an examination, never before attempted, of the genealogies of some of the famous Birmingham box-makers: Nathaniel Mills, Matthew Linwood, Joseph Willmore and Joseph Taylor, and for the first time their complicated biographies are revealed, to answer many important queries. This book will surely be an important addition to any collector's library.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st Edition, hardcover in dark blue textured paper boards with gilt title on spine. The lower spine end is lightly rubbed, but tips remain sharp. 119pp glossy text is tight, crisp, and fresh-smelling with some handling soil from page turning. End pps starting to fox. No writing or highlighting. Not Exlib. Original dj is unclipped, with a tiny closed tear on the gutter, but displays well in new mylar. The silver box has fascinated and intrigued collectors for many centuries. This book is a comprehensive study of the subject which concentrates on the development of the silver box in England from the 16th to the late 19th centuries. Because the interest of collectors lies not so much in the shape or type of boxes as in the wide variety of uses to which they have been put and the splendid enrichment lavished upon them, there is a penetrating analysis of the roots and derivations of ornament. The full color illustrations show boxes with as many diverse forms and uses as possible.

2nd edition, 1979. A tidy copy in tight binding. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in overall good shape with general wear. Binding firm and square. clean throughout.

2nd edition. Fine cloth copy in a in a near-fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm. Subjects; Silver boxes Great Britain.Boîtes en argent Grande-Bretagne. Contents; Preface -- 1. Special purpose boxes -- 2. Boxes with Royal Association -- 3. Applied Ornament -- 4. The Birmingham Boxmaker. 3 Kg.

New edition (first published 1968) with colour illustrations. Dust jacket very slightly yellowed, with tiny tear at foot of spine front joint; not price-clipped Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. some shelfwear/edgewear but still NICE! - may have remainder mark or previous owner's name Oversized.

2nd Revised edition. Tidy copy in tight binding; address stamp on front free end paper. Jacket price clipped, a little shelf worn on edges. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, price-clipped. Sterling condition hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Bound handsomely in pumpkin-colored cloth, with gilt lettering to spine. Replete with full color illustrations. [7], 8-119 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Hardcover. Condition: Used Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This item is oversized, and may require additional shipping for some destinations. Please contact us for shipping estimates. Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Wear to cover, bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 119 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 31 cm. Contents; Preface -- 1. Special purpose boxes -- 2. Boxes with Royal Association -- 3. Applied Ornament -- 4. The Birmingham Boxmaker. Subjects; Silver boxes England History. Silver boxes Great Britain. Silver boxes Great Britain History. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Hardback edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 119 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 31 cm. Subjects; Silver boxes England History. Silver boxes Great Britain. Silver boxes Great Britain History. Artifacts; history. Silver artifacts. 3 Kg.

2nd Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 120 pages: illustrations (some colour); 31cm. Contents: Preface -- 1. Special purpose boxes -- 2. Boxes with Royal Association -- 3. Applied Ornament -- 4. The Birmingham Boxmaker. Subjects: Silver boxes Great Britain. Antiques Britain. Silver boxes Britain; pictorial works. Genre: Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Condition: good. JACKET: WORN DJ. Good, color photographs throughout. Incl. index. DJ is torn in two places, on front in top corner (about 2") and back barely noticeable from shelfwear and reading. Slight rubbing to DJ otherwise good. DATE PUBLISHED: 1967 EDITION: 151.

Condition: Good. 1968. First Edition. 119 pages. Orange jacket over cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content has toning and writing on the ffep. Good DJ with some tears and marks.

Condition: Good. 2nd Revised edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

2nd edition. Fine cloth copy in a in a near-fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm. Subjects; Silver boxes Great Britain.Boîtes en argent Grande-Bretagne. Contents; Preface -- 1. Special purpose boxes -- 2. Boxes with Royal Association -- 3. Applied Ornament -- 4. The Birmingham Boxmaker. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Good clean unmarked copy. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Condition: Good. 1968. First Edition. 119 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Colour photographs throughout. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Spine noticeably sunned.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. dust jacket has bumping to edges, price clipped, boards in clean condition, pen inscription front end-paper, 120pp, illustrated throughout, pages clean and VG condition.

Hardback edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 119 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 31 cm. Subjects; Silver boxes England History. Silver boxes Great Britain. Silver boxes Great Britain History. Artifacts; history. Silver artifacts. 1 Kg.