Search Results: Collector's Guides from Conover Books

Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: The Library Company of Philadelphia , 1963. A hint of edge wear, gently shelf worn, no dj, ex-library with the usual library markings, overall a clean used first edition! Brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. 205 historical pages of text and 14 wonderful pages of historic black and white replica's of Song Sheets, Slip Ballads, and Poetical Broadsides! "A fad in American life produced a shower of song sheets, slip ballads and poetical broadsides. Although such sheets had been printed by enterprising publishers for centuries, it was not until about 1850 that it became big small-business. Then, to meet a growing popular demand sheets, which had once been printed by the score, appeared by the thousands. They were run off in large editions, sold wholesale to dealers and sold retail by hawkers and in stationery shops and book stores. The peak of their popularity was reached during the Civil War the issues and events of which offered fertile seeds for the flowering… Read More

De Kalb, Illinois, U.S.A.: Ackert Enterprises, 1976. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, ex-library with the usual library markings. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 82 pages beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs! Signed by the author on the title page! Extremely collectible! "This book is the attempt of one person with her family to leave pictures of some of their doll art forms and the written record of the accrued knowledge. The narrative begins with a personal analysis of doll collecting. It relates the developmental changes that occured through the impact of the hobby. A brief narrative of the Ackert activities previous to the creating of the cards explains the setting in which the enterprise began. A little explanation as to the possible future of the post cards seemed appropriate.". Signed by Author. First Edition / First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.… Read More

London: Phoenix House Limited , 1950. Edge and corner wear to the dj, chipping at the corners and top and base of the spine with some portions in these areas missing, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, lightly shelf worn, overall a clean used first edition! Tan cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 160 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and educational pages of text and 32 wonderful pages of black and white plates! "Pottery reached a fine flowering long ago in the hands of the English craftsmen in their little country factories, and now there is a developng interest in its use in furnishing once again. For the collector, whether fresh to the study or advanced, here is a full and fascinating account of that modest ware by an artist who knows his subject from a life-time of study; a man who still lives in one of the Five Towns....". First Edition. Tan Cloth. Very Good/Fair. 8vo -… Read More

New York: Christie's , 1998. Hint of edge and corner wear, gently scuffed and scratched, corners are very very lightly rubbed, overall a very crisp and clean first edition, almost new and unread condition! Gift Quality! 411 very fine, unmarked and uncreased pages nicely enhanced by black and white and color photographs! "Christie's, the world's oldest fine art auctioneers, held its first auction in London on December 5, 1766.". First Edition / First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.

Marietta, Ohio, U.S.A.: Antique Pubns, 1993. Hint of edge wear, gently scuffed, spine is very lightly creased, gently shelf worn, overall a very crisp and clean first edition, gift quality! Extremely rare and hard-to-find! 140 very clean, unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! Very very scarce and out-of-print! Extremely collectible! "This book is the result of the efforst of many members of the National Toothpick Holder Collector's Society (NTHCS). After a year of planning and gathering information, the Book Committee scheduled a photo session to coincide with the annual convention held in Marietta, Ohio, in August, 1991. Members attending were asked to bring any previously undocumented toothpick holders with them. And bring toothpick holders they did! Can you picture thousands of these little items arranged in two small hotel Rooms? Combine that with the challenge of sorting and selecting among similar items… Read More