International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to looking or buying. · Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.· We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES, a guide,by Arthur and Grace Chu, Crown Publishers, Inc, New York, printed in 1973.This item is a book 6 1/2" by 9 1/4" 248 page hardcover with dustjacket copy. This book is in good condition with some soiling and rubbing of the covers; the dustjacket has some tears on it some of the tears has scotch type on them; previous owner’s name is written inside; pages 231, 232, 233 and 234 are separated form the binding but the rest of the pages are readable, clean and tight, I did not see any writing on the pages. Chapters include: advice for the collector, how and where to find oriental antiques, the mystique of bronze, jade and other stones, the graphic arts- painting and calligraphy, collecting oriental ceramic, cloisonne, champleve, painted enamels, peking glass, beads, bangels, and baubles, lacquer, ivory and its substitutes, wood- furniture and carvings, textiles-embroidery, brocades, rugs, miscellaneous collectibles, carte and repair of antiques, and much, much more.This book has illustrations in black and white color. Thanks for Looking. A5/1.6.4/1010 DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUR STORE, WE HAVE A GOOD SELECTION OF BOOKS AND VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR A VERY GOOD PRICE AND WE SELL BOOKS BY LOTS TOO. Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
