SAILORS' VALENTINES Their Journey through Time (A Schaffer Book) HCDJ 2006
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SAILORS' VALENTINES Their Journey through Time (A Schaffer Book) HCDJ 2006
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Located in: Pedricktown, New Jersey, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Pages
- 160
- Book Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Defects
- Right edge of DJ sunned.
- ISBN
- 9780764323782
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764323784
ISBN-13
9780764323782
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50233782
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sailors' Valentines : Their Journey Through Time
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Nature Crafts, Folkcrafts, Maritime History & Piracy, History / General
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, History, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
45 oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-030353
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
745.55
Synopsis
Seashells from the worlds' oceans have fascinated people since the dawn of time, and they continue to inspire study, collections, and decorative uses today. This new and stunningly beautiful book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary. Over 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings reveal unique sailor's valentines and shell collectors' chests from England, Barbados, and the United States over a two-hundred year period. Modern sailor's valentines, created by 19 shell artists, display creative interpretations of the traditional style with a wide variety of materials. Their beauty is disarming and their appeal is universal. Enjoy this nautical and historic journey through time., A showcase of sailors' valentines (octagonal-framed plaques that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home), assembled by shell artists. Seashells from the worlds' oceans have fascinated people since the dawn of time, and they continue to inspire study, collections, and decorative uses today. This beautiful book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary. Over 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings reveal unique sailor's valentines and shell collectors' chests from England, Barbados, and the United States over a two-hundred year period. Modern sailor's valentines, created by 19 shell artists, display creative interpretations of the traditional style with a wide variety of materials. Their beauty is disarming and their appeal is universal. Enjoy this nautical and historic journey through time.
LC Classification Number
TT862.S24 2006
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Inspirational.
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