A good clean copy of "Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era", by P. D. Gordon Pugh, first published in 1970, this revised edition published by The Antique Collectors' Club of Woodbridge, Suffolk, in 1978. For over thirty years, the standard work of reference on this popular subject and still the first port of call for most collectors. Contains an immense amount of information together with hundreds of good illustrations. In spite of the arrival of later publications, it remains an invaluable aid to the serious collector of and dealer in Victorian Staffordshire figures. Hard covers, 558 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZSPFOTVEPP/A5. $125.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 A fine clean First { Limited? } Edition of "Agnew's 1817 - 1967, by Geoffrey Agnew, published by The Bradbury Agnew Press Ltd, of 44 Saffron Hill, London EC1, in 1967; being a history of the first 150 years of this internationally renowned firm of Fine Art Dealers from their early beginnings in Manchester to the rarified position attained by the firm in London's West End in the mid-1960's. Hard covers, large format, Foreword, Introductions, 90 pages of text plus a lovely full color plate depicting "Sea Piece - Folkestone, by J.M.W.Turner, R.A., together with 240 superb black and white plates, illustrating a selection of the important pictures that have passed thru the firm's galleries during the period. Ref. ZA11GA/C2.  $195.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 A good clean First Edition copy of "A Background for Glass Collectors", by Sylvia Coppen-Gardner, published by Pelham Books of London in 1975. The work traces the development of the glass industry from it's early beginnings in antiquity to the end of the nineteenth century. The manufacture of glass vessels is considered in relation to the historical and social background of the period, and the production and decoration of glass in a specific era is fully described. Hard covers, 172 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZABFGCSC/A4. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 A fine clean First Edition copy of "The Times : A Century in Photographs : A Portrait of Britain 1900 - 1999", published by Times Books of London in 1999. A remarkable photographic record of the changing face of Britain in the 20th century. Each year of the century is illustrated by a single memorable image from the immense photographic archive of "The Times" newspaper. A simple text commentary accompanies every picture, placing it deftly in it's historical context and highlighting it's more unusual features. From the palmy days of Edwardian Britain to the uncertainties of today's relentlessly changing world, the variety, the richness and the multifaceted nature of Britain in the 20th century are revealed in 100 arresting images. Hard covers, large format, 214 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTTACIPAPOB11/C2. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 A fine clean First Edition copy of "Antique Sheffield Plate", by G. Bernard Hughes, published by B.T.Batsford of London in 1970. Probably the finest and most comprehensive book ever written on the subject of Old Sheffield Plate and thus an invaluable aid to the collector. Hard covers, 303 pages, black and white plates, original dust jacket. Ref. ZASPGH/C1. $135.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Antique Glass Paperweights from France : Patricia K. McCawley

 A scarce clean Limited Edition copy of "Antique Glass Paperweights from France", by Patricia K. McCawley, published by Spink & Son, the leading paperweight dealers, of King Street, St.James's, London, in 1968. In this lovely volume, one of a limited edtion of only 2,000 printed, the author, for many years, Secretary to Mr David Spink, reviews and discusses a selection of these "masterpieces in miniature of the glassmaker's art", concentrating in particular on the products of the Baccarat, Clichy and St. Louis factories. Beautifully illustrated with full color and black and white plates. Hard covers, large format, 92 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZAGPFFPKM/C5. $125.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***. Also presently available ex stock, a good, tidy copy of  "Glass Paperweights" by the same author.

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Automata and Mechanical Toys : An Illustrated History : Mary Hillier

 Claiming to be the first book to deal with the evolution of mechanical toys, following on the history of automata from very early times, "Automata and Mechanical Toys, an Illustrated History", provides an excellent introduction to this fascinating area of collecting. First published in 1976, this edition issued in 1988 by Bloomsbury Books of London. The author, Mary Hllier, herself an enthusiastic collector of antique toys has contributed articles on the subject to both Encyclopaedia Americana and Encyclopaedia Britannica. Hard covers, large format, 200 pages, a wealth of black and white illustrations plus some few in color, original dust jacket. Ref. ZAAMTAIHMH/C1. $55.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Regency and Victorian Crafts : Jane Toller

  A fine clean First Edition copy of "The Regency and Victorian Crafts or The Genteel Female - Her Arts and Pursuits", by Jane Toller, published by Ward Lock in 1969. Contains chapters on a number of currently neglected areas including, Shell work, Paper work, Feather work, Hair work, Felt work, Fluted Embroidery work, Wax Modelling and Drizzling. Charles and Jane Toller, a truly delightful couple, were professional Antique Dealers of the "old school", always happy to share their knowledge with those less experienced than themselves, whilst their showrooms, at Datchet, near Windsor, an Aladin's Cave filled with lovely things were always a joy to visit. Hard covers, 96 pages, fascinating text accompanied by fine black and white plates, original dust jacket. Ref. ZRAVCJT/A2. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Sotheby's Art at Auction 1997 - 98

 A fine clean First Edition copy of "Sotheby's : Art at Auction 1997 - 1998", reviewing some of the finest Works of Art to pass under the hammer of this leading international auction house during the year. Hard covers containing 192 pages of superb full color plates with accompanying scholarly text. Original dust jacket. A museum quality work of reference for both Dealer and Collector. Ref. ZSAAA11/B2. $125.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Simple Furnishing and Arrangement : Helen and John Gloag : 1921

 A good clean First Edition copy of this now scarce work, "Simple Furnishing and Arrangement", by Helen and John Gloag, published by Duckworth & Co. of Covent Garden, London in 1921. Excellent and informative text from Helen and John Gloag, so influential in the field of interior decoration in England during the early years of the 20th century, plus full complement of 53 original black and white plates. Hard covers, 165 pages. Ref. ZSFAAHAJG1/E2. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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