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How Do You Know It's Old?: A Practical Handbook on the Detection of Fakes for the Antique Collector and Curator

How Do You Know It's Old?: A Practical Handbook on the Detection of Fakes for the Antique Collector and Curator

by Peterson, Harold L.

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good Dustjacket
Edition
First Printing
Published
1975
Binding
Hardcover with dustjacket
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1
Seller
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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This is an excellent guide for determining the genuine from the fake.
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A$15.39
American Indian and Eskimo Basketry: A Key to Identification

American Indian and Eskimo Basketry: A Key to Identification

by Miles, Charles and Bovis, Pierre

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good Dustjacket
Binding
Hardcover with dustjacket
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1
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Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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A$12.31

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With dozens of illustrations this is an excellent guide to identifying native basketry. There is a former owner's name inside.
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North American Indian Artifacts: A Collector's Identification and Value Guide

North American Indian Artifacts: A Collector's Identification and Value Guide

by Hothem, Lar

Condition
Used - Good condition with slight cover wear
Published
1992
Binding
Bound in pictorial paper
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1
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Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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A$7.70

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The front cover has a crease =, otherwise good condition.
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Merry Old Mobiles on Parade

Merry Old Mobiles on Parade

by Sibley, Hi

Condition
Used - Good Condition
Published
1951
Binding
Large format paperback with pictorial covers
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1
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Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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This is a wonderfully entertaining and educational tour through the early days of the automobile.
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Mount Vernon Silver

Mount Vernon Silver

by Buhler, Kathryn C.

Condition
Used - Good Condition with slight edge wear
Published
1957
Binding
Bound in blue paper
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1
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Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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A lovely, well illustrated guide to antique silver.
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