Quebec and related silver at the Detroit Institute of Arts: [catalogue] by Detroit Institute of Arts - 1978

Detroit: Wayne State University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0814315755 . Detroit: Wayne State University Press, for Founders Society Detroit Institute of Arts, 1978. First Edition. 8 ¼ x 8 ¾ in. 175pp. 47 pieces illustrated and cataloged, plus other illustrations. Blue cloth, silver letters. Fine condition, in near fine dj. Catalogue of "virtually the entire history of silvercrafting in Quebec…Each piece…is described in detail, with particular emphasis on construction" (dj). ISBN 0814315755; Over 50 illustrations; 8 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches; 175 pages .

Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press, 1978. Hardcover. VG/G+ (book has inscription of previous owner on inside cover, all pages clear and intact - dust jacket shows shelf wear at edges and corners, two small tears, still protective). Blue cloth boards with silver gilt spine lettering, gray and blue illustrated dust jacket with white and blue lettering on cover and spine, 174 pp., bw illustrations throughout. "In Quebec and Related Silver at The Detroit Institute of Arts, a catalogue of pieces from the Institute collection, virtually the entire history of silverscarfting in Quebec can be traced. The reader is introduced to the work of many master silversmiths, nineteen of them known, others still anonymous. The biographies which Fox provides are the result of intensive research in the archives of churches, museums, and other depositories. Often he has discovered information about the lives of these men which has not been known until now. In his introductory essay, Fox explains why silver was of… Read More

Detroit: Published for Founders Society, Detroit Institute of Arts by Wayne State University Press, 1978. Book. Illus. by Photos. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This book would be rated very good but someone removed the front free end paper. (probably had their name on it). Contents are otherwise tight and clean. 174pp. including index. A digital photo can be made available..

Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1978. Hard Cover. Near Fine/DJ Very Good. Wide Large Octavo.

Wayne State University Press, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 9x8x0. Clean Inside. Gift Inscription At The Front End Paper. 174 Pages With The Index. Hardcover In Very Good Condition. In A Good Dust Jacket, The Jacket Has Small Tears. Not Price Clipped.- We can ship from Canada and the USA, based on your address. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.

Published for Founders Society,, 1978-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.7766 in x 23.0964 in x 21.8274 in. Wayne State University Press: Detroit, 1978. Hardcover. First edition. Bound in navy cloth with silver gilt titles. Clean internally: a tight, bright copy with sound binding. Profuse with B&W images. In a very good dust jacket. See image.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.