Item description for Faberge Flowers edited by Marilyn Pfeifer Swezey (2004 1st Edition HC in DJ)

Faberge Flowers edited by Marilyn Pfeifer Swezey (2004 1^st Edition Hardcover in Dust Jacket)

• Publisher’s Editor: Elaine M. Stainton

• Editors: Joyce Lasky Reed and Marilyn Pfeifer Swezey

• Author: Marilyn Pfeifer Swezey

• Author: Caroline de Guitaut

• Author: Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm

• Author: Tatiana Faberge

• Author: Valentin V. Skurlow

• Author: Alexander von Solodkoff

• Author: Mark A. Schaffer

• Designer: Miko McGinty

• Production Manager: Jane G. Searle

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers New York, NY U.S.A. 2004

Faberge Flowers tells the story of Faberge's botanical pieces for the first time. This beautiful book, written by a group of scholars in the field of Russian decorative arts and cultural history, illuminates the lost world of Faberge's collectors, and presents a selection of superb examples of these objects of fantasy. Richly illustrated with photographs of Faberge work now in museums and private collections, including that of Queen Elizabeth II of England, the book will enthrall lovers of the decorative arts and will fascinate anyone interested in European cultural history.

78 illustrations, including 70 full-color plates. Reading age = 13+. Grade Level = 8+. A beautiful book on an exquisite subject! 128pp.

Hardcover has lavender paper boards with white lettering on spine, in a Fine (As New) dust jacket. Interior is as new; tight, clean and unmarked.

Size: 8vo – over 7¾ - 9¾” tall, 128pp.
Condition: Fine (As New) Hardcover in Fine (As New) Dust Jacket – 1^st Edition. Always privately owned. No Ownership markings.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable.

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.

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