ISBN:
0873498267
Complete Book Title: Costume Jewelry Identification & Price GuideAuthor: Leigh LeshnerBinding Type: Soft CoverCopyright Date: 2004Number of Pages: 224Size: 8.25 x 10.875 in.Book Subject: JewelryInternational Customers: This item WILL fit in a Global Priority unpadded flat envelope.Domestic Customers: This item ships BOXED.We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping.Table of ContentsCostume jewelry is an art form unto itself. Each piece represents not only the designer's imagination, but also the culture and customs of the times. "Costume Jewelry: A Price and Identification Guide," written by Leigh Leshner, is a beautifully photographed book, containing over 500 breathtaking color photographs.The book features commonly collected jewelry from each period: Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, 1920s, 1930s, Retro, Novelty Jewelry, Bakelite, Designer Costume, Post War Modern Silver, Mexican and Scandinavian Silver 1950s and 1960s. This full-color guide categorizes the jewelry according to style and period; providing a concise history for each period and offering jewelry descriptions and values in each of the photo captions. Readers will learn how to evaluate pieces and determine age of pieces, collect confidently with accurate pricing information, and learn the dos and donts of collecting.- Provides valuable information and examples that show the collector how to interpret the elements and history of the pieces.- Jewelry-making metals and hallmarks are listed- Offers expert insight tips and techniques on the dos and don'ts of collecting costume jewelryPayment Methods AvailableCheck, Money Order, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, PayPal.Shipping and Handling Cost: $3.76About UsCollector Bookstore the internet's leading retailer of reference books for the collecting community. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals. Our books are ON HAND, ready to ship. We are a direct-from-the publisher retailer; we also welcome author published specialty titles. Shipping PolicyWe ship worldwide! Methods available include US Postal Service Media Rate, Priority, Airmail & Express. We also ship via Federal Express. All shipments are packed professionally and tracked electronically. Most orders ship within 24 hours of payment. Please use the shipping calculator for rate quotes!Return PolicySatisfaction guaranteed! Returns accepted, minus a 10% restocking fee to cover our advertising expense on said item. Shipping is NON-REFUNDABLE. (Main street retailers don't reimburse gas or drive time; it is unreasonable to expect this of online retailers, in our opinion.)
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