Item Tag: 20 oz

Jewelry of the 1940’s and 1950’s by Sylvie Raulet (1988, Hardcover)

Note: I am offering Media Mail as a low-cost shipping option on this heavy book. But please me aware that I am shipping from Hawaii, so delivery will take a minimum of six weeks to reach the US mainland. If you need this item faster, pleased choose Priority Mail. Editorial ReviewsFrom Publishers WeeklyA quintessential “coffee-table book,” this describes in text and photos the sometimes mundane, sometimes outrageously sumptuous jewelry designed and created in Europe and the United States between 1937 and 1961a period of extraordinary renewal in the decorative arts, according to the author. Raulet (Art Deco Jewelry) discusses prominent jewelers, patrons and methods of jewelry-making practiced during this period, concentrating on France and the French influence throughout the world. Some of the more staggering pieces include Cartier’s “Panther” clip and “Pink Flamingo” brooch, both designed by Jeanne Toussaint for the Duchess of Windsor, the Van Cleef & Arpels “Ballerina” clips and, from the Italian firm Fasano, the “Wild Duck,” “Pheasant” and “Cockerel” brooches. The photos are lackluster, and, given the price of this book, one might reasonably expect more color plates.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.From Library JournalOpulence is given dramatic definition in this delightful display of jewelry created between 1937 and 1961, when figurative themes came to life in the form of exotic birds and animals, flowers and bouquets, bows and lace. Included are chapters on French jewelry, jewelry of other countries, artists’ jewels, and watches and accessories. Unfortunately, as in Raulet’s Art Deco Jewelry ( LJ 3/1/86) and Van Cleef & Arpels ( LJ 9/1/87), there is little connection between the informative text and the endless parade of jewels. Indeed, readers feel cheated when specific jewels are described but not illustrated. An index to illustrations and a discussion of techniques would also have been welcome. Reluctantly recommended.Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson CityCopyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Music By The Got Rocks – Alice Sankey – 1970 – Hardcover – Vintage Library Book

“MUSIC BY THE GOT ROCKS” by Alice Sankey is a 1970 fiction novel published by Books. This hardcover library book features a drama topic and is written in English. With a length of 7 inches and a height of 10 inches, the novel weighs 20 ounces. The story is told in a paperback format and is an engaging read for fans of drama and fiction literature.

Island Between by Margaret E. Murie 1977, HCDJ

“Island Between” by Margaret E. Murie is a 1977 hardcover book published by the University of Alaska Press. The book, with 228 pages, focuses on the topic of environmental conservation and protection, making it a valuable resource for nature enthusiasts and those interested in preserving the natural beauty of the world. Illustrated by the author herself, the book features a dust jacket and is a must-have for anyone passionate about preserving our planet’s ecosystems. This book is in pretty good condition, only thing I’d note is the dust jacket is a little tattered/ruffled along the top. See pics

Three Day Road

Condition Notes: Book is in very good condition and has little to no writing, underlining, and or highlighting.

Androcles and the Lion by Janet Stevens

Androcles and the Lion by Janet Stevens Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less