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The Art of the Weathervane
[Buy it!] | Miller, Steve | USD 17.25
(Sat Jun 8 03:52:38 2024) | Abebooks | Pegasus Books | ISBN10: 0887400051, ISBN13: 9780887400056, [publisher: Schiffer, Exton, PA] Hardcover B&W and Color; 11.1 X 8.5 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages; Hard cover has black spine with silver lettering. Marbled end papers. Light rubbing, scuffing, bumping to boards. DJ with slight rubbing; in a mylar cover. Previous owner's name neatly written on dedication page. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with color and b/w photographs. 'New information is presented by one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes in this fascinating study. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the distinctive vitality of this folk art form. Weathervanes from the mid to late 19th century have come to be considered three-dimensional sculpture, suitable for decorating modern corporate offices and homes. Dynamic wooden and metal weathervanes are organized into groups by the assorted forms they depict. Manufacturers are identified, and their back-grounds are explored. The weathervanes in this superb book are guaranteed to inspire an active interest in weathervane collecting. ' Bibliography.
[Farmington Hills, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1984] |
