DUMBRELL, ROGER - Understanding Antique Wine Bottles

England: Antique Collectors' Club / Christie's Wine Publications, 1992. Reprint. Hardcover. ISBN: 0907462146. "[Dumbrell's] emphasis is on the evolution of the bottle and the recognition of forms. To this end his text is accompanied by numerous line drawings and black and white photographs illustrating the evolutionary changes from the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century. By virtue of its clear, concise text, the wealth of illustration and information on prices and auction house records, this book cannot fail to be an invaluable reference both to the serious collector as well as the newcomer to the hobby." - dust jacket. Reprint of the 1983 first edition. 338 glossy pages with index and bibliography. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Minor lean to spine. Binding tight. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival protector. A quality copy of this exceptional reference.; 8vo. Good in Good dust jacket .

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