Veilleuses: A Collector's Guide : A Definitive Review of Ceramic Food and Tea Warmers, 1750-1860 Tapa dura - 1988

1988 black hardcover & DJ are in very good condition, some wear to covers, no marks inside. US media mail for shipping. It's a reference study of thirty years of research and travels by a leading collector of veilleuses. The word Veilleuses derives from the French veiller, 'to keep a night vigil.'examples of all types of veilleuses, from those made of the finest decorated porcelain to others made of faience, creamware, and glazed pottery-even two of English silverware. The many different styles of design and decoration are fully described, including polychrome enameling, gilding, ornate openwork, low-relief applied figures, and lithophane plaques. This work discusses the manufacture and characteristics of veilleuses in England, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Russia, Bohemia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, and the United States.

Cranbury NJ: Cornwall Books, 1987. Enlarged Revision of 1967 Edition. Hardcover. Good in Good+ dust jacket. 174 pages, 30 color plates, numerous b/w photos. Veilleuses are ceramic food or drink warmers intended for bedside use. boards a bit bowed, dj has small nicks and some light smudges (dj now in mylar protector). priority and international shipping will be extra, please inquire. ; 9 1/4 x 12 1/4

Cranbury, NJ, U.S.A.: Associated University Presses, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Enlarged and Revised edition. 4to, hard cover, black & white & colored illustrations, nice clean text, shelf wear to dj, some minor wear along edges, small tear on front & back of dj, crease on back of dj, 174pp. w/index.

Cornwall Books, 1988-03. Hardcover. Good.

Cranbury, NJ.: Cornwall Books. Vg/G Light Edgewear. Dj Worn & Edgeworn With Some Small Tears & Creasing. Pages Clean, Binding Tight. Pages: 174.. 1987. Hardcover..

Very good condition, enlarged and revisd edition, ships usually the same day from Arizona

Very good condition, enlarged and revisd edition, ships usually the same day from Arizona

New York: Cornwall Books, 1988. Hardcover. VG/G+ (books shows minimal signs of wear, all pages clear and intact - dust jacket shows wear at edges with a few small tears mended by scotched tape, still protective). Black paper boards with gold gilt lettering on spine, black and color illustrated dust jacket with red and white lettering, 174 pp., bw illustrations. "This remarkable and comprehensive study by a leading collector of veilleuses is the result of the thirty years' research and extensive travels. The word veilleuse derives from the French veiller, 'to keep a night vigil.' It originally referred to any night lamps, but soon came to be applied to warmers for food and drink intended for bedside use. Although conceived for a utilitarian purpose, the decorative modeling and coloring soon established these pieces as attractive and prized ornaments ... In this unique book Harold Newman has gathered together examples of all types of veilleuses, from those made of the finest decorated porcelain to… Leer más

Cranbury, NJ: Cornwall Books, 1987. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Revised and Enlarged Edition. 12 1/4" x 9 1/8". Enlarged and revised edition, 1987. 12 1/4" x 9 1/8", 174 pages, 32 colour plates, 198 black and white illustrations. An invaluable reference work. Hb in dw, a very good copy in price-clipped dw..

New York: Cornwall Books, 1987. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 12.3x9.3x0.7in. enlarged and revised edition. Dust jacket in clear protector. With 195 black and white figures, 32 color plates, and 96 illustrations in the Album of Personnages. 174pp 2.45lb 12.3x9.3x0.7in