EDITED BY HELENA HAYWARD - The Connoisseur's Handbook of Antique Collecting. A Dictionary of Furniture, Ceramics, Glass, Silver, Fine Art, Etc.

London England, Book Club Associates, 1972. First BCA Edition, Binding: Cloth, Very Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardback Collectors of antiques are sometimes baffled by technical terms, unusual phrases and references to craftsmen in the various branches of art which appear in books on antiques, inventories and auction-sale catalogues. This book seeks to remedy this situation. Techniques are described and, where appropriate, a brief historical outline is included. Illustrations. Tiny pen mark to inside cover. Some wear and repair to small tear of D/J.