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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousi…ns. These small pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs._x000D_Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever._x000D_ AUTHOR: Trevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a larger volume, Chinese Snuff Bottles, A Guide to Addictive Miniatures (Schiffer, 2002)._x000D__x000D__x000D_ Explore the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present concentrating mostly on affordable examples. Here 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are described & shown in beautiful color photographs. You'll want to own some. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. Etat : New. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousins. These sm…all pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs. Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever.
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very nice copy with very mild wear only.
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Hardback. Etat : New. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousins. These sm…all pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs. Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever.
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Etat : New. Explore the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present concentrating mostly on affordable examples. Here 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are described & shown in beautiful color photographs. You'll want to own some. Num P…ages: 160 pages, 340 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 698. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . .
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Etat : New. pp. 160.
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Etat : New. pp. 160 340 Illus.
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Etat : New. Explore the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present concentrating mostly on affordable examples. Here 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are described & shown in beautiful color photographs. You'll want to own some. Num P…ages: 160 pages, 340 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 698. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors._x000D_This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to… the present in America, Europe, and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and descriptive information, and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range._x000D_This book shows that it is not necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field._x000D_ AUTHOR: Trevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a smaller volume, The Handbook of Chinese Snuff Bottles. The history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. Descriptive text and over 650 diverse snuff bottles of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other materials with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle fully described with a value range. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Binding tight, content clean and straight.Dust jacket in very good condition. Pictures provided upon request. If purchasing internationally, please inquire about shipping charges before purchase. Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Hardback. Etat : New. One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in Am…erica, Europe, and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and descriptive information, and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range. This book shows that it is not necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field.
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Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 158 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.
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Hardcover. Etat : Used - Very Good. The history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. Descriptive text and over 650 diverse snuff bottles of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other materials with distinctive interior and exterior decorations…. Each bottle fully described with a value range.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousi…ns. These small pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs._x000D_Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever._x000D_ AUTHOR: Trevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a larger volume, Chinese Snuff Bottles, A Guide to Addictive Miniatures (Schiffer, 2002)._x000D__x000D__x000D_ Explore the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present concentrating mostly on affordable examples. Here 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are described & shown in beautiful color photographs. You'll want to own some. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. Etat : New. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousins. These sm…all pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs. Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever.
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Etat : New. The history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. Descriptive text and over 650 diverse snuff bottles of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other materials with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle fully desc…ribed with a value range. Num Pages: 224 pages, 657 color photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WCN; WD; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1588. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . .
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Etat : New. Über den AutorTrevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a larger volume, Chin.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousi…ns. These small pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs._x000D_Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever._x000D_ AUTHOR: Trevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a larger volume, Chinese Snuff Bottles, A Guide to Addictive Miniatures (Schiffer, 2002)._x000D__x000D__x000D_ Explore the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present concentrating mostly on affordable examples. Here 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are described & shown in beautiful color photographs. You'll want to own some. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Etat : New.
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Hardcover. First Edition. Demy folio, [27.75cm/11inches], full lunar-blue-embossed navy cloth with mylar-protected dust jacket, pp. 224, indexed. Illustrated with colour plates &ct. Please feel free to ask for particulars and/or additional photographs. . One reviewer noted: "One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Impe…rial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and descriptive information, and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range. This book shows that it is not necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field." In exceptionally good condition In exceptionally good condition.
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Etat : New. The history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. Descriptive text and over 650 diverse snuff bottles of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other materials with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle fully desc…ribed with a value range. Num Pages: 224 pages, 657 color photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WCN; WD; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1588. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.
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Hardback. Etat : New. This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important as their more expensive cousins. These sm…all pretty objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels, porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color photographs. Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The problem then will be when to stop, if ever.
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Hardback. Etat : New. One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in Am…erica, Europe, and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and descriptive information, and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range. This book shows that it is not necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field.
