The Watch: From its origins to the XIXth century
by Cardinal, Catherine
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0914427296
- ISBN 13
- 9780914427292
- Seller
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Tabard Press, 1989. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 11.3x9.8x1.1in. owner's blindstamp on half-title page. Dust jacket in clear protector.
This work sets forth the history of the watch, not only from the technical standpoint but also from the artistic perspective. It examines how watch decoration has kept pace with fluctuations in decorative style. The influence of new techniques, such as over-enamel painting, is also taken into account. It draws on classical works and personal research of unpublished documents. 106 illustrations in full color, 74 in black and white.
237pp 3.43lb 11.3x9.8x1.1in
This work sets forth the history of the watch, not only from the technical standpoint but also from the artistic perspective. It examines how watch decoration has kept pace with fluctuations in decorative style. The influence of new techniques, such as over-enamel painting, is also taken into account. It draws on classical works and personal research of unpublished documents. 106 illustrations in full color, 74 in black and white.
237pp 3.43lb 11.3x9.8x1.1in
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- Bookseller
- Newbury Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11082
- Title
- The Watch: From its origins to the XIXth century
- Author
- Cardinal, Catherine
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 0914427296
- ISBN 13
- 9780914427292
- Publisher
- Tabard Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1989
- Pages
- 237
- Size
- 11.3x9.8x1.1in
- Keywords
- Watches
- Bookseller catalogs
- Clocks/Watches;
- X weight
- 3.43 lbs
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