Antique Jewelry & Precious Stones 1937 Fred Burgess Trinkets History Collecting

Description: Antique Jewelry and Precious Stones by Fred W. Burgess, was published by Tudor Publishing Company in 1937. This Book is a Hardcover with Dust Jacket measuring 6.625" x 9.5" with xiv+399 pages plus many un-numbered plates.Book DescriptionThe present volume tells of the development and history of jewelry and gems from prehistoric times to the present. The book is based on careful examination of some of the most famous collections of antique jewelry and gives a fine picture of the evolution of craftsmanship and taste in this specialized field.It was originally published in the United Kingdom under the title Antique Jewelry and Trinkets.ConditionThis Book is in Acceptable Condition. The Dust Jacket (protected by a New Brodart Dust Jacket Protector) has Fading to the Spine and Considerable Edgewear, including a Very Old Tape Repair along the Top Edge of the Rear Cover and many Small Tears, Creases, Chipping, and Rubbing along the Edges, particularly at the Head and Base of the Spine and at the Fore Edge Corners, but the Dust Jacket has No Stains or Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards have Light Rubbing to the Surface and Light Cornerwear but No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding has Separated between the Half Title and Title Pages due to the Removal of the Frontispiece but is otherwise Strong and Intact. The Interior is mostly Clean and Unmarked with Highlighting in the Chapters on Eighteenth Century and Victorian Jewelry but No Writing or Underlining and has the aforementioned Frontispiece Removal and occasional Very Light Foxing but No Tears, Creases, Stains, Musty Odor, or Other Major Damage. The Page Edges have some Foxing, mostly to the Top Edge but No Remainder Mark, Stains, or Other Major Damage. This is still a Good Reading Copy of an Uncommon Book.I will be listing many interesting nonfiction books on a variety of subjects (history, architecture, art, etc.) as well as vintage paperback novels, CDs, and Criterion Collection DVDs, so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This book will be securely packed. I have had books damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The book will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $5.99. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple books (and other media items) purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this book nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

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