The Collector’s Book Of Boxes by Marian Klamkin

The Collector’s Book Of Boxes by Marian Klamkin lands on the shelves of my shop.

David & Charles, 1981, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: Beautiful boxes have been preserved and collected perhaps more than any small decorative antiques. From the time when man first began to accumulate personal possessions he has required something in which to store them, and boxes have been a part of his civilisation, reflecting his changing values.

Examples of the great variety of uses for boxes are reflected in this volume, from those designed to hold jewels, patches, tea, and snuff, to containers for Bibles, collars, and household goods. Wood has been most commonly used for making boxes, but they have been created out of almost every conceivable material including precious metals and gems, as well as lacquer and papier-mache, for which the painstaking processes are described here in detail. The talents of some of the leading artists of their day have been drawn upon to decorate boxes formed from the finest hand-painted porcelain.

Illustrated with 182 photographs by the authors husband, a professional photographer, this book concentrates upon boxes from around the world which may actually be available to the collector, with advice about their care and repair, where to look for them, and how to use them decoratively in the home.

Very Good in Good+ Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper which is a little tanned. Text complete, clean and tight.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XII] 145 pages. Index. 9¾” x 6¾”.

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Military Badge Collecting by John Gaylor

Military Badge Collecting by John Gaylor lands on the shelves of my shop.

Leo Cooper, 1983, Hardback in dust wrapper.

3rd (revised) edition, 1st printing, [First Published: 1971] Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings;

From the cover: It is an interesting paradox that, in spite of the rundown in strength of the British regular army and the cutbacks in the reserve forces, interest in military traditions has grown apace and many of those who were never called upon to do National Service are now collecting what are probably the most readily-found of militaria regimental cap-badges.

In this, the third edition of his book, John Gaylor, who is the Honorary Secretary of the Military Historical Society, treats every aspect of this fascinating hobby. He tells of the evolution of the present regimental badges from the numbered regiments of foot up until 1881, of the Volunteers, of the Territorials, the Home Guard, military cyclists, Kitcheners Army and many other unusual units. He gives much useful advice on the acquisition, mounting and storing of badges. New appendices deal with the tartans worn by Scottish infantry regiments and a full listing of all the infantry Volunteer battalions in 1908, just before the creation of the new Territorial Force.

With photographs of over 750 badges from 1881 to 1983 this book will continue to be invaluable as a guide and a work of reference to beginner and to experienced collector alike.

Very Good in Poor Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper heavily sunned at the spine, a little rubbed at the edges. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 163 pages. Index. 8¾” x 5¾”.

Of course, if you don’t like this one there are plenty more available here!