Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 Julia C Carroll 2006 Revised Identification Guide

by Julia C. Carroll

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2006 Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 Julia C. Carroll Revised Edition Paperback by Julia C. Carroll 2006 revised edition, Collector Books (Paducah, Kentucky), 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches tall paperback in full color pictorial covers, copiously illustrated with color photographs, index, 304 pp. Slight to moderate edgewear to covers. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked. Written by Julia C. Carroll, this comprehensive and highly sought-after guide provides collectors with friendly, one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and recognize good quality costume jewelry. It features background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, alongside the author's recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible. The text is lavishly illustrated with over 750 full-color photographs. In addition to identification and value guides, the book includes practical tips on cataloging, upgrading, repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry, as well as a glossary of terms and an index of patent and design numbers.

• Publisher: Collector Books
• Year: 2006
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 1574323806
• Condition: Very Good

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