Description
SECOND HAND BOOK
A Guide to Buying Antiques in Australia written by Melbourne antique shop owners Toby and Juliana Hooper, is the first book on the Australian antique market which surveys Australian fashions in collecting. They have comprehensively covered the range of antiques suitable for different rooms in the house, and individual collecting areas like glass, porcelain, prints and silver.
Their guidance includes historical and stylistic outlines of types of antiques available in Australia, the judging of pieces, distinguishing marks and features, popularity of various styles, price areas and restoration, buying at auction, placement in the house, maintenance and protection, common pitfalls for buyers etc.
Black & white photographs.
Fair condition, wear and tear to cover and spine, no dust jacket available.
Hardback, 126pp, 1976.
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