Antique Canes & Walking Sticks Reference w Gadgets, Carved, ID Marks & 1200 pics
$ 42.22
Description
Collector Bookstore Collector Bookstore 724 Delaware Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Collector Bookstore is a leading specialty retailer of price guides and reference books to inform and educate collectors and professionals in the antiques and collectors markets. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals. You won't receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us! We buy most titles directly from the publisher and individual authors. Authors are encouraged to submit their reference titles for our consideration. SO-SCH-1995-0887408621-X3 Canes Through the Ages by Francis H. Monek ISBN: 9780887408625 Book Title: Canes Through the Ages With Value Guide Author: Francis H. Monek Binding: Hard Cover with dust jacket Copyright: 1995 Pages: 320 Size: 8.88 x 11.38 in. This book chronicles the development of canes throughout the ages, defines their parts, the staggering variety of materials employed in their construction, and the dazzling array of gadgetry and weaponry hidden in many. Integral to the text are engaging stories of the author's experiences in hunting for the often elusive and rare sticks he has found over decades of collecting. He also provides advice that will give new collectors a much needed edge when entering the marketplace. Accompanying the text are over 1200 color photographs and illustrations. Invaluable information on the repair of damaged canes is also presented. An exhaustive index listing over 1580 cane patents from the United States, Britain, and Germany is provided as well as a very complete bibliography. Two illustrated auctioneer's catalogues and the prices received are included. (Description generated 2025-02-07) 096e654c3a15bfbc23c240aaf3fc6781
