The Kovels' Collector's Guide to American Art Pottery
by Kovel, Ralph and Terry Kovel
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Crown Publishers, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. An indispensable reference tool, extensively researched, by two nationally known experts who advise collectors, dealers, museums, art galleries and others, as to antiques-buying and selling. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if toned, minimal rubbing to extremities. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, moderately worn at spine head, short, closed tear to spine bottom, now protected by a plastic coat. Over 1500 illustrations in black-and-white and full-color, printed on high-gloss paper, vi, 1-367 pp. plus a lengthy unpaginated list of manufacturers, alphabetical.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 351788
- Title
- The Kovels' Collector's Guide to American Art Pottery
- Author
- Kovel, Ralph and Terry Kovel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Crown Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Ralph Kovel Terry Kovel antiques price guide collecting maker marks
- Bookseller catalogs
- Collectibles;
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About the Seller
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About Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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