Encyclopedia of Antiques by Arthur Negus and Rosemary Klein

Encyclopedia of Antiques

Introduction by Arthur Negus

Consultant Editor Rosemary Klein

Octopus Books, 1976, [First Edition], ISBN 0706405293, colour and black and white photographs throughout, colour photographic title page, half title page and endpapers, large hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions; dustjacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with minor rubbing, bumping and chipping (see photographs)

“This new encyclopedia covers a wide variety of subjects of interest to the specialist collector, the novice, or, indeed, anyone who loves the arts.
Its five sections taken as a whole – ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and arts and decoration – give an overview of the world of antiques, dealing with the major styles and influences from the Renaissance to Art Nouveau.  In detail the book examines areas of particular beauty and fascination such as Ming porcelain Chippendale furniture, Venetian glass and American silver.”