About this title: From rare books, valuable sculpture and paintings, the relics of saints, porcelain and other objets d'art, to stamps, textiles, military ribbons and shells, an amazing variety of objects have engaged and even obsessed collectors through the ages. This is a psychological examination of the emotional sources of the never-ending longing for yet ...
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Description: Very Good. 0156002531 Harvest trade paperback, 1995, No marks/creases, minimal wear...Near Fine...Bubble-wrapped and mailed in a Box w/delivery confirmation. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN-13:9780691033617ISBN:0691033617
Description: Very Good. 0691033617 Princeton Univ Press hardcover w/dustjacket, 1994, 1st edition, clean/tight, No marks/tears, surface rub to dustjacket, ...Fine/VG+...New mylar cover, bubble-wrapped and mailed in a Box w/delivery confirmation. read more
Edition: First edition. 1st printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780691033617ISBN:0691033617
Description: New in new dust jacket. 295 p. Illustrations read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Stated 1st Harvest Edition (pbk 1995). Excellent condition. Like new book except for minor shelfwear. Free deliver confirmation. Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Binding: Hardcover.
Publisher: Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780691033617ISBN:0691033617
Description: VG (A few small ink marks throughout; Otherwise tight and clean) An in-depth look at collecting--books, bric-a-brac, paintings, stamps, textiles, and much more; Looks at why people have collected through time and examines collecting during the Renaissance and the Golden Age of Holland, in particular; Examines the collecting passions of Catherine the Great, Balzac, Walter Benjamin, Mario Praz, Jean de Berry, and more. Black cloth with red title plate and gilt lettering at spine; Color illus. dj ... read more
Description: Good. 0691033617 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. 0691033617 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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