Description: Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885 Signed by H.A. Crosby Forbes-Limited Edition This is a rare and highly collectible copy of Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885 by H.A. Crosby Forbes, John Devereux Kernan, and Ruth S. Wilkins. Published in 1975 by the Museum of the American China Trade, this book is part of a limited print run of 2,000 copies. Only 500 were specially numbered, and this copy is marked “G1”, making it unique and potentially part of a special subset of the edition. Key Features: •Signed by Author: Inscribed by H.A. Crosby Forbes with a dedication to a named recipient. •Limited Edition: Designated as “G1,” possibly reserved for special purposes such as gifts or author copies. •Published By: Museum of the American China Trade, Milton, Massachusetts, 1975. •Condition: •Book: Excellent interior condition; pages are clean and unmarked. •Dust Jacket: Some wear and small tears along edges (see photos). Why It’s Collectible: This book is a cornerstone for collectors and scholars of Chinese export silver. Its limited production and unique designation make it a valuable addition to any collection of antique books, Chinese trade history, or silver craftsmanship.
Price: 555 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Binding: Hardcover
Product Group: Book
Signed By: Author
Book Title: Chinese export silver, 1785 to 1885
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Museum of the American China Trade
Edition: Limited Edition
Weight: 3 lbs
Subject: Americana
IsTextBook: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1975
Publication Year: 1975
Language: english
Special Attributes: Limited Edition, Dust Jacket, 1st Edition, Illustrated, Collector's Edition
Author: H. A. Crosby Forbes
Region: North America
Personalized: No