Description: The Collectors Whatnot A Guide to Antiquing & Horsehair Period Van Loot ,1923, 1st Editionacceptable condition, spine missing cover, small tears on book ends but pages are clean inside. See pictures for more details.The Collector's Whatnot-A Compendium, Manual, and Syllabus of Information and Advice on all Subjects Appertaining to the Collection of Antiques, both Ancient and not so Ancientcompiled byCornelius Obenchain Van Loot, Milton Kilgallen and Murgatroyd Elphinstone (a/k/a Booth Tarkington, Kenneth L. Roberts and Hugh Kahler)The First Edition of "The Collector's Whatnot" consists of 3127 copies.Dedicated to "To The Resigned Husbands and Wives of All True Collectors This Book is most feelingly Dedicated."Chapters include-"Antiquing Ahead," by Eben S. Twitchett"Hints for Buying from Original Sources," by Cecilia Leffingwell Prynne (Mrs. Gütz)"The Secret of Success," by Murgatroyd Elphinstone"Old Rugs, Old Iron, Old Brass, Old Glass: A Brief Brochure on the Search for the Antique by a Professional," by Jared P. Kilgallen"The European Field," by Professor Charles A. Doolittle"Horse Chestnut" and "A Word on Pooning" Thanks for looking. Please review the attached pictures and do not hesitate to message me with questions. Don't forget to check out my other listings as I'm always happy to combine shipping to reduce costs. When making multiple purchases please put items in your shopping cart and request an invoice before paying. (The invoice request only works on your PC, not your phone App.) I ship promptly and more than 50% of my material is reused or recycled. U.S. shipping charges are stated in each listing and are determined by weight, size of package, shipping material and distance. Please check my feedback from all my satisfied customers. Payment is expected within 4 days of auction closing and feedback is given after package is received. Normally packages are mailed in 1-2 days after payment. I want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Unless I have made an error in the listing-Buyer pays return shipping fees. No combined shipping or returns on International or third-Party shipping.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-02T23:34:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.98 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston and New York
Signed: No
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Subject: Antiquities
Year Printed: 1923
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Inscribed
Author: Cornelius Obenchain Van Loot
Region: North America
Personalized: Yes
Topic: Antiquing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Antiquing