9781555215460 - A Collector's Guide to Fans von Mayor, Susan (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Original publisher's gray cloth hardback, gilt lettering spine, pictorial dustjacket, 4to: 96pp., very richly illustrated, exhibitions, museums, bibliography, index.Very fine copy.

Zustand: Sehr gut. 96 S. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - A collector's Guide to Fans traces the history of the fan, concentrating on the peak periods of fan-making - the seventeenth to early twentieth centuries. Painted, printed, European, Oriental, ethnic, novelty and feather fans are all included. Over 200 fans are photographed, illustrating the diversity and detail of these most feminine and artistic of accessories. This book, written by a leading authority from Christie's, provides expert guidance to the novice and the experienced collector - showing how to assemble an attractive collection while avoiding the many pitfalls that can trap the unwary trader. It furnishes the reader with a sound historical perspective, information on materials, techniques and design, and professional advice on building and collecting and developing an awareness of what is of value. It is the indispensable work for all serious collectors. ISBN 9781555215460 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550 Mit zahlr. farb. Abb. Originalleinen mit Schutzumschlag.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Acceptable. 1. English This book serves as an introductory guide for collectors of fans, focusing on their history, styles, materials, and decorative techniques. It outlines the development of fans as both functional objects and works of decorative art, with attention to different periods and regional traditions. Illustrated examples help readers identify and appreciate fans, while practical information supports collecting, evaluating, and understanding these objects within a broader cultural and historical context.