A fine clean copy of "The London Furniture Makers from the Restoration to the Victorian Era, 1660 - 1840", by Sir Ambrose Heal, first published in 1953, this edition published in 1988 by Portman Books of London. A record of some 2,500 cabinet - makers, upholsterers, carvers and gilders with their addresses and working dates, illustrated by 165 reproductions of maker's trade cards. Includes a chapter by R.W.Symonds F.S.A., on the problem of identification of the furniture that they produced, illustrated by some hitherto unpublished examples of authenticated pieces. A valuable work of reference for the student of furniture history as well as the dealer and serious collector of antique furniture. Hard covers, large format, 276 pages, original dust jacket. Ref.ZTLFMFTRTTVE11SAH/B2. $195.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 Providing an excellent general introduction to the subject, this good, clean, First Edition copy of "Arms and Armour", by Frederick Wilkinson, was published by Hamlyn of London in 1978. Sound readable text from this well regarded author, together with a colorful and well marshalled body of illustrations. Hard covers, large format, 156 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZAAAFW/A5. $45.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 "Antique Blue and White Spode", by Sidney B. Williams, was first published in 1944 by B.T. Batsford of London, and soon came to be regarded as the standard work on the subject. The Third Edition, considerably enlarged, was published in 1949 and is here offered as reprinted in 1987 by Omega Books of London. Fine academic text with lots of patterns illustrated in both black as well as blue and white. Hard covers, large format, 248 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZABAWSSBW/C3. $135.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Oriental Carpets : Erwin Gans-Ruedin

 This good clean copy of "Oriental Carpets", by Erwin Gans-Ruedin, was published in 1965 by Hallwag of Berne as Number 14 of their Orbis Pictus series. Pocket size, Introduction plus nineteen fine color plates, each with descriptive text. Hard covers, 48 un-numbered pages. Ref. ZOCEG/B1. $35.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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18th Century German Porcelain : George Savage

 A good clean copy of "18th Century German Porcelain", by George Savage, originally published in 1958 and here offered in the 1967 edition as published by Spring Books of London. The author, a well known and greatly admired connoisseur writes skillfully of the great porcelain manufactories which flourished during the period, complementing his thesis with a well chosen selection of fine black and white plates. Hard covers, 242 pages with some discoloration at the edges, full color frontispiece, original dust jacket. Ref. Z1CGPGS/A6. $85.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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The Price Guide to Dolls, Antique and Modern : Constance Eileen King

 A good clean First Edition copy of "The Price Guide to Dolls, Antique and Modern", by Constance Eileen King, published by The Antique Collectors' Club of Woodbridge, Suffolk, in 1977. The prices are of course, now a matter of historical interest only; however, the knowledgeable text and fine black and white illustrations which form the basis of the book are of lasting value and are a great aid in training the eye of all those who would seek to develop a proper understanding of what collecting is really all about. Like all of the other volumes in this series, a good basic training manual for the apprentice Dealer. Hard covers, 483 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTPGTDAMCEK/A6. $75.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Shire Album No. 6 : Bottles and Bottle Collecting : A. A. C. Hedges

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Bottles and Bottle Collecting", by A.A.C.Hedges, Number 6 in the Shire Album series, published by Shire Publications of Aylesbury in 1975. Excellent introduction to this rewarding hobby, with well informed text by the author, the first Norfolk Secretary of the British Bottle Collectors' Society, complemented by a good selection of black and white illustrations. Soft covers, 30 pages. Ref. ZSAN6BABCAH/E1. $25.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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The Connoisseur's Handbook of Antique Collecting : Helena Hayward

 A good clean copy of "The Connoisseur's Handbook of Antique Collecting", edited by Helena Hayward and published in 1972. In dictionary format, and filled with the sort of valuable information that doesn't date, this is a useful little book to keep tucked away in the car and to refer to when "out and about" antiquing. Hard covers, 320 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTCHOACEHH/B1. $35.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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The Price Guide to Antique Silver : Ian Harris

 A good clean First Edition copy of "The Price Guide to Antique Silver", by Ian Harris, a Director of leading London silver and jewellery dealers, N.Bloom and Son, published by The Antique Collectors' Club of Woodbridge, Suffolk in 1969. The prices are, of course, now a matter of historical interest only, however, the fine black and white illustrations which form the basis of the book are of lasting value and are a great aid in training the eye of all those who would seek to develop a proper appreciation of old silver. A good basic training manual in fact for the apprentice Dealer. Hard covers, 532 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTPGTASIH/B4. $75.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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Shire Album No. 20 : Domestic Bygones : Jacqueline Fearn

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Domestic Bygones", by Jacqueline Fearn, Number 20 in the Shire Album series, published by Shire Publications of Aylesbury in 1977. Excellent introduction to this rewarding subject, with well informed text by the author, complemented by a good selection of black and white illustrations. Soft covers, 32 pages. Ref. ZSAN2DBJF/E1. $25.00. ** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

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