Handbook of Fine Jewelry

Schiffer, Nancy N. Handbook of Fine Jewelry. Westchester, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 1991. Folio. 223pp. Original photo-illustrated dust jacket with red lettering on the covers and spine. Illustrated red boards with grey lettering and design on cover, grey lettering on spine. Decorative end-papers. Two frontispieces: half-title page and title page use jewelry pieces as decoration.

This stunning color illustrated handbook by art historian Nancy N. Schiffer is arranged in encyclopedic format. Listed alphabetically, each jewelry term is defined along with photographic examples in color. Four page alphabetical index at rear for ease of reference. Back cover-flap lists 27 books for ardent jewelry and timepiece collectors.

Light rubbing along top and bottom spine. Binding in very good, interior in near fine condition overall. vg to near fine. (44372) $45