Cape Silver and Silversmiths

Cape Town & Rotterdam: A. A. Balkema, 1976. 1st. Hardcover. As New. 11.2x8.0x0.8in. imitation alligator binding, lacking dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white with a visual list of 180 marks. 172pp 1.82lb 11.2x8.0x0.8in

A A Balkema. A comprehensive contribution to the study of Cape silver. The work of silversmiths at the Cape of Good Hope from late 17th to mid 19th century. Early problems, training, output, marking and quality. Definitive list of smiths and their marks at the rear. Small bookseller's label on front paste-down. Toning and foxing to front and rear… Saber más sobre este artículo

A.A. Balkema, Cape Town / Rotterdam, 1976. Limited. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Signed. 172 pages (complete). Numbered 86 of a limited edition of 100 copies. Quarter leather. The dustjacket has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dj itself has very light wear, some light sunning from shelving. It is comfortable and secure. Marbled… Saber más sobre este artículo

A.A. Balkema. Cape Town 1976.. Owners inscription ffep. sello offset to endpapers. minor foxing to endpapers else contents unmarked. a VG+ copy in lesser dustwrapper with protective wrap. (fading around spine, light wear, no chips, tears, or loss).. Gilt title & device on brown skivertex boards. 172pp illustrated 4to. ... " Early Problems, Training, Output, Marking, Quality. With… Saber más sobre este artículo

A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, Rotterdam, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 0x0x0. Heavy, extra postage required unless [posted within South Africa. 172 Pages. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed and edge worn, with closed tears and chips along the edges, despite this the jacket remains intact and presents beautifully in cellophane. The boards are a little rubbed, but remain… Saber más sobre este artículo