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Litchfield County Furniture, 1730-1850
Litchfiled, Ct Litchfield Historical Society 1969 Soft cover Very Good Book
This exhibition catalog has 124 pages and illustrates, in b/w, 78 pieces of furniture made in Connecticut's Litchfield County. Each piece is well described and there's an introductory essay about the furniture. Includes an extensive checklist of Litchfield County cabimetmakers with their dates, when known. Very good condnion, minor soling to the covers.
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35.00 USD
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American Folk Sculpture
Newark, NJ Newark Museum 1931 Soft cover Fine Fine Book
108 pages, well illustrated in b/w. A very important exhibit in the history of collecting American folk art. This is one of the earliest major Museum exhibits to show folk art and Holger Cahill wrote the intoduction. 193 pieces are listed and well described, and there's a brief essay introducing each category. This copy is in very fine condition-often the spines are damaged, but this one has survived.
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85.00 USD
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Francis Garvan Collection American Furniture and Silver American Art Assn., Anderson Galleries
2005 Compact Disc Book
The furniture and silver in the Garvan collection was some of the finest to be auctioned in the early part of the 20th century. The catalog has 282 pages and it lists 402 lots. Prices realized are neatly written in the catalog. The entire catalog is on this disc. The catalog has been scanned at high resolution, using Adobe Acrobat, and requires Adobe Reader (included on the disc) to be opened. All illustrations can be significantly enlarged, and the text of the catalog is fully searchable, using Adobe's search function (which depends on the speed of your computer). Complete instructions are included. Postage is $2.00.
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25.00 USD
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The Metal of the State Andrews, Ruth
N.Y Museum of American Folk Art 1973 Soft cover Fine Book
This 24 page exhibit catalog lists 196 items, several of which are pictured. The essay describes the use of the various metals by folk artists. Fine
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20.00 USD
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Wild Fowl Decoys Barber, Joel
Mineola, New York, U.S.A. Dover Publications 1954 0486200116 Soft cover Fine Book
About 160 pages with over 125 illiustrations. Still considered one of the basic books for decoy collectors. Soft cover, fine condition, minor rubbing.
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35.00 USD
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American Furniture 1993 Beckerdite, Luke
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Chipstone Foundation 1993 087451648x 1st Edition Soft cover New Book
The 1993 Chipstone American Furniture is the first book in what has become the preeminent scholarly series on American and related furniture available to students of the subject. Luke Beckerdite, Linda Baumgarten, Nancy Goyne Evans, Ned Cooke, Graham Hood, Bob Trent, Gerry Ward and many more contributed articles to this initial volume. Subjects as diverse as the John Hancock company; Portsmouth, NH, furniture; protective covers for furniture; the influence of Philadelphia and Baltimore style on vernacular furniture, Scandinavian modern furniture of the Arts and Crafts period, and mid-Atlantic chairs are thoroughly analyzed. The 1993 and the 1994 editions are the hardest to find, and this copy is new in wraps.
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300.00 USD
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Ontario Fraktur Bird, Michael S.
East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Fox Chapel Pub 1991 0919880088 Fine Fine Book
This is the first study of Canadian fractur by a well known researcher of Canadian folk art. The hardcover book has 144 pages and 242 illustrations, many of which are in color. Fine condition.
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40.00 USD
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FOLK PAINTERS OF AMERICA Bishop, Robert
NYC Dutton 1979. 052510755X Hardcover Fine Fine Book
Fine/Fine. Hard cover book by Curator of the Museum of American Folk Art. Certainly one of the basic books in the field. Illustrated by Over 400 illus.many in color.
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65.00 USD
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American Folk Sculpture Bishop, Robert Charles
New York, New York, U.S.A. E P Dutton 1983 0525480609 Soft cover Fine Book
This soft cover edition has 392 pages and over 700 illustrations, many of which are in color. It's the basic book for those interested in three dimensional folk art. Fine condition.
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50.00 USD
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The Cabinetmakers of America Bjerkoe, Ethel Hall
Exton, Pa. Schiffer 1978 Reprint Hardcover Fine None, as Issued Book
The 270 pages list hundreds of American cabinetmakers and as much biographical detail as possible-dates, locations, bibliographical citations, and more. Still a well respected work
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35.00 USD
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American Samplers Bolton, Ethel Stanwood and Eva Johnston Coe
N.Y Weathervane Books 1973 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
This edition is a reprint of the original 1921 edition. It has over 120 b/w plates and 416 pages. It's one the basic books on American samplers, containing registers of 17th, 18th, and 19th century samplers, sampler verses, a list of needlework schools and teachers, and much more.
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60.00 USD
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British Campaign Furniture: Elegance Under Canvas, 1740-1914 Brawer, Nicholas A.
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Harry N Abrams Inc 2001 0810957116 1st Edition Hardcover Very Good Very Good Book Inscribed by Author(s)
This well-written book on British campaign furniture dispels the notion that furniture and accoutrements on the military home front had to be roughly made and primitive in design. The reality was just the opposite. As the British expanded their empire, and more and more Englishmen found themselves in rustic and rural parts of the world, many made sure to travel with an array of appropriately fashionable, functional, and portable furniture. The book is not a catalog per se, but more of a heavily illustrated history of the various forms, with useful catalog information included. The last chapter is a very useful complete Directory of British Campaign Furniture Makers, Outfitters, and Patentees.
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395.00 USD
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The Waterfowl Decoys of Southwestern Ontario and the Men Who Made Them Brisco, Richard Paul
Erin, Ontario, Canada Boston Mills Pr 1986 0919783627 1st Edition Hardcover Fine Fine Book Signed by Author(s)
This volume brings together 12 years of research and collecting. The book focuses on decoys made in the Ontario counties of Wentworth and Kent. These counties were homes to some of the most important hunting camps in North America and created a steady trade in decoys and equipment. Research based on interviews and over 60 carvers are profiled. Over 80 color photographs and more then 200 black and white. Excellent condition. Scarce.
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225.00 USD
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Our Pioneer Potters Clement, Arthur
N.Y Privately Published By Author 1947 Limted Edition, 500 Copies Hardcover Fine None Book
An interesting discussion of early pottery and ceramics in this country. Includes Tucker China, Pa. redware and slip decorated wares, early New Jersey wares, and more. 94 pages of text and 24 b/w plates. Comprehensive index of early potters-well over 150 names. This copy does not a slip case. Otherwise a fine copy with rubbing to the corners.
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65.00 USD
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American Decoys: Ducks, Eiders, Scooters, Geese, Brant, Swan, Shorebirds from Peeps to Curlew, Gulls, Terns, Owls, Crows, Blackbirds, Herons, Loon, Fish & Other Unusual Decoys from 1865-1920 Colio, Quintina
Science Press 1972 1st Edition Soft cover Near Fine Book
This book was designed as a memorial to the great collector Bill Mackey. Numerous color and black and white photographs. The author and other passionate contributors looked at the birds, the makers, the history of decoys, and the change over time of the both decoys and their real models all while appreciating the decoys as folk art. The authors' knowledge of hunting and history made their commentary particularly interesting.
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45.00 USD
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Classical Taste in America 1800-1840 Cooper, Wendy A.
New York, New York, U.S.A. Abbeville Pr 1993 1558593853 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
This large hard cover book has 308 pages and 216 illustrations most of which are in color. It's a study of the Classical period influence and tastes and includes furniture, fine art, textiles, glass, etc. Very fine condition.
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85.00 USD
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The Decorative Arts of the China Trade: Paintings, Furnishings and Exotic Curiosities Crossman, Carl L.
Easthampton, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Antique Collectors Club Ltd 2004 1851490965 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
This 462 page book is the essential reference work on the China Trade. It has 325 b/w photos and 136 color plates. It covers the full range of Chinese deocrative arts (with the exception of porcelain): paintings, silver, furniture, lacquerware, textiles, and much more. Includes much background information and is a very read-able book. Fine condition. Now out of print. Additional postage may be required-please inquire.
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95.00 USD
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New England Decoys Delph, Shirley; Delph, John
Exton, Pennsylvania, USA Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1981 0916838544 Hardcover Very Good Poor Book
The author focuses on the carvers of the 6 New England states, and within each state chapter, divides the text between known prominent carvers and their works. Dust jacket has been badly torn with losses, especially in the front, but it has been stabilized with a Brodart cover. The main book is in excellent condition, but the d/j is in poor condition, hence the reduced price.
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40.00 USD
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American Furniture Queen Anne and Chippendale Downs, Joseph
New York Bonanza 1952 Reprint Hardcover Fine Fine Book
Though the pages are not numbered, this is a large book of about 400 pages and nearly 400 pieces from the Winterthur collection are pictured and well described. It's one of the basic books on American furniture. Fine condition, reprint of the original 1952 edition.
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60.00 USD
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Carteret Wildfowl Heritage Dudley, Jack
Lewes, Delaware, U.S.A. Decoy Magazine 1995 0963181521 1st Edition Hardcover Fine Fine Book Lawrence, David Inscribed by Author(s)
Numerous decoys shown-primarily is color, along with the photographs of the people, buildings and artifacts of the clubs supporting decoys and waterfowl hunting in the area. This book deals with the Carteret County area of North Carolina. Very fine condition. Inscribed to previous owner Jim Barthe (a major decoy collector from the west coast) by the author.
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85.00 USD
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The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings Earnest, Adele
New York, U.S.A. Bramhall House Publishing 1965 0517097338 1st Edition Hardcover Very Good Near Fine Book Schifferl, Lou
Includes 192 black and white photographs, an 8-page color insert, and 40 line drawings. This book is a little old school, but is still today considered to be a very good history of the decoy use and form. Earnest refers to decoys as the first and only true American folk art. A great resource.
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45.00 USD
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The Art of the Decoy : American Bird Carvings Earnest, Adele, Schifferl, Lou (illustrator)
Atglen, PA, U.S.A. Atglen, PA, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 1982 1982 0916838587 Soft cover Fine No Jacket Book Schifferl, Lou (illustrator)
Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. ISBN:0-916838-58-7. 232 photos, 208 pages
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20.00 USD
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Georgian Cabinet-Makers Edwards, Ralph and Jourdain, Margaret
London Country Life 1955 revised hardcover fine
This hardcover book has 248 pages and 232 illustrations. This revised edition was published in1955. The work of nearly 100 craftsmen is incorporated in this volume. In addition to Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton, many lmore are included: Gumley, Mayhew, Gates, Goodison,Vile, Lock, Linnelll, amany many more. Fine condition, minor wear to the d/j.
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45.00 USD
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American Windsor Chairs Evans, Nancy Goyne
Manchester, Vermont, U.S.A. Hudson Hills Pr 1996 1555951120 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
This massive book has over 700 pages, hundreds of illustrations and a checklist of over 2,400 Windsor chair makers. Regional variations are described in detail and all chair patterns and types are covered. Traces the background of the forms and cover the time period of hand made production, up to about 1850. Now out of print. A few wayy pages, otherwise in fine condition. Additional postage may be required-please inquire.
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125.00 USD
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American Windsor Furniture: Specialized Forms Evans, Nancy Goyne
Manchester, Vermont, U.S.A. Hudson Hills Pr 1998 1555950647 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
This book has 256 pages and hundreds of illustrations. It covers the specialized forms: writing arm windsors, windsor benchs, stools, rocking chairs, high chairs, etc. It's a companion to mrs. Evans other work on Windsors, which does not include the material covered in this book. Fine condition. Now out-of -print. Additional postage may be required-please inquire.
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65.00 USD
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Furniture of Historic Deerfield Fales, Dean
N.Y Dutton 1976 0525111018 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
294 pages, over 570 color and b/w illustrations. List of Hampshire county cabinetmakers, thorough coverage of the furniture, form by form; chairs, beds, tables, case furniture, etc.
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50.00 USD
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The Heritage Foundation Collection of Silver, with Biographical Sketches of New England Silversmiths, 1625-1825 Fales, Martha Gandy, and Flynt Henry
Old Deerfield, Ma Heritage Foundation 1968 Hardcover Fine Very Good Book
This is the most important book about New England silver. It has 390 pages, over 1,400 biogrpahical sketches, over 100 photographs and over 1,000 marks. Based on the collection at Old Deefield, and written by two authorities on the subject. Fine condition, minor wear to d/j.
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75.00 USD
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New Jersey Decoys Fleckenstein, Henry A.
Exton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1983 0916838757 Hardcover As New As New Book
This book by decoy expert Henry Fleckenstein is focused exclusively on decoys made in New Jersey and for the Delaware River. Over 600 decoys shown in primarily black and white photographs. As usual, Fleckenstein uses numerous photographs to provide as many comparative examples as possible.
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50.00 USD
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American Factory Decoys Fleckenstein, Henry A., Jr.
Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Schiffer Pub Ltd 1981 0916838536 1st Edition Hardcover Fine Very Good Book
This book focuses on the factory-made decoys, but unlike other books of similar titles, it is the only one that also explores the smaller and lesser known of the factories and their products in some depth. An excellent title, full of numerous photographs, advertisements, etc. Fine condition, with some slight wear to edges of the dustjacket, which is now protected in a mylar Brodart cover.
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125.00 USD
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Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region Fleckenstein, Henry A., Jr.
Exton, Pennsylvania, USA Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1979 0916838242 1st Edition Hardcover Very Good Very Good Book
More than 150 decoys shown in black and white photography, along with maker biographies. Sticker of former owner on inside of front cover. Previous owner also taped in a couple of additional illustrations inside the rear cover.
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85.00 USD
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American Seating Furniture, 1630-1730: An Interpretive Catalogue Forman, Benno M.
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. W W Norton & Co Inc 1987 0393025160 Hardcover Fine Fine Book
This large, oversized book has 398 pages and almost 200 b/w plates, plus charts and tables. It's one of the more important books on American furniture with chapters on connoisseurship, woods used in American furniture, tools used by 17th century craftsmen, and much more. This copy is in very fine condition.
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110.00 USD
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