Bracken Books, London, 1984. Reissued. Hardcover. Good/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 1.15 kg; 320 pages, includes bibliography. Illustrated with colour plates, and numerous black-and-white photographs. The author has concentrated on those areas and periods which offer the greatest opportunity to the collector of Antiques, in particular the applied arts and Western Europe and North America over the past three centuries. The book includes more than 425 alphabetically arranged entries on small collectible items. Cross-references are given to enable the reader to pursue a particular line of interest through several entries, and in addition there are longer articles on the important media, such as bronze, porcelain, pottery, glass and silver. Previous owner's initials and dates on front end page, some rubbing of the top edge of the text block, and scuff marks to the spine of the dustwrapper. Size: 4to 9Â¾" - 12" tall. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; ISBN: 0946495092. ISBN/EAN: 9780946495092. Inventory No: 0218130. . 9780946495092

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0218130
Title: An Encyclopedia of Small Antiques
Author: MacKay, James
Illustrator: Photographic
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reissued
ISBN 10: 0946495092
ISBN 13: 9780946495092
Publisher: Bracken Books
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1984
Keywords: BZDB2 Antiques, Collecting Antiques & Collectibles; Photographic Unbranded ISBN: 0946495092 EAN: 9780946495092 MacKay, James An Encyclopedia of Small Antiques

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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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