The following are used books on jewelry, fashion, silver, modernism, and allied subjects  The condition will be stated and there is only one of each in our inventory. 

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More than 40 plate illustrations by Spratling. First Edition, printed in 1927, published by William Helburn Inc. New York.

162 pages, no dust jacket, cover is stained, but not torn, pages are yelllowed, slightly foxed, and some have ragged edges. No tears, no missing pages, one partially removed book plate, one dogear.

$125.00 (item #U008)  click here to order

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208 pages, each with large colored photos of fabulous modern interiors, including living rooms, work spaces, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

approx. 12-1/2" x 9-1/2", dust jacket is torn, otherwise fine condition, no foxing, no tears.

SOLD   

Softcover, published by San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1992

Over 170 full-color photographs accompanied by a "lively text and detailed captions documenting the bold new patterns and unprecedented color combinations" of the mid-20th Century. The book is organized by pattern-type into ten chapters. 119 pages.

approx. 9-5/8" x 10", Used, but like-new condition.

 $15.95 (item #U004)   click here to order

Hardcover published by Wm. H. Wise & Co., New York: 1947.

Wonderful b/w photos, one color, of weaving and crocheting projects in styles from the 1940s. Fourteen chapters on everything from materials to making your own designs. 310 pages. 

approx. 9-1/4" x 6", Spine is tattered at the edges, cover shows wear and is slightly dog-eared. Pages are in find good condition--no tears.

 $17.95 (item #U005) click here to order

MEMPHIS, OBJECTS, FURNITURE & PATTERNS
by Richard Horn

Softcover, published by : Simon and Schuster / Fireside Books, 1986

Bold, colorful photographs of Memphis interiors, furniture, clothes, and accessories. Great information about the designs and designers of the Memphis style.  "From the first Italian manifesto to the latest derivations and their influence in fashion, electronics, and other areas, this book describes, delineates, and defines Memphis in a sparkling survey as beautiful and tantalizing a the objects themselves. 126 pages

approx. 9" x 9", Very good condition, very slightly dog-eared corners, signed inside by first owner.

 $13.00 (item #U006) click here to order

Hardback, published by Frederick J. Drake & Co. in 1941.
Designs for modern furniture of that period for home craftsmen and woodworkers. 240 pages illustrated with drawings of furniture from the 1940s.

Front cover has pulled away but is still attached to spine and is  frayed on a section of the front edge; pages are slightly yellowed, but in fine condition, no tears.

$45.00 (item #U007) click here to order

Hardback, published by Chartwell Books in 1996
This book tells the story of Bakelite from the "ground up" and has tips on collecting along with beautiful colored photographs of Bakelite jewelry. 128 pages with colored photos on each page.

Small tear to the dust cover upper right, otherwise fine condition.

$22.00 (item #U002)  click here to order

Softback, published by Dover Publications in 1968.
91 pages of photographs of fashions from Sears Catalogs, 1960-1969.

Very light scratches to the cover, otherwise fine condition.

$14.00 (item #U003)  click here to order