{"product_id":"cameos-old-new-3rd-edition-by-anna-m-miller-2005-second-printing-paperback-gemstone-press-cameo-identification-guide","title":"Cameos Old \u0026 New, 3rd Edition by Anna M. Miller – 2005 Second Printing Paperback GemStone Press Cameo Identification Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCameos Old \u0026amp; New\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd Edition, is Anna M. Miller's illustrated reference for collectors, appraisers, and anyone learning to identify cameos. It addresses the history and romance of the glyptic arts, the imagery carried by cameos, production methods, materials, carving centers, and renowned carvers, with color photographs throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiller also takes up practical collecting concerns: caring for a collection, recognizing quality, dating old versus new cameos, distinguishing hand-carved work from ultrasonically produced pieces, and avoiding imitations, fakes, and forgeries. This copy came from a personal reference set and was read and used for product identification.\u003c\/p\u003ePublication Details\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Anna M. Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Third Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: 2005 Third Edition, Second Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright: © 2002 by Anna M. Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: GemStone Press, a division of LongHill Partners, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 0-943763-36-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e288 numbered pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover design: Tim Holz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBook Features\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated with color photographs of cameos and related objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents include chapters on the history and romance of the glyptic arts; myths, legends, historical events, and stories behind the jewels; and cameo production, including tools and techniques, materials, and carving centers and renowned carvers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover photograph depicts a twentieth-century Australian opal and diamond cameo brooch in an 18K yellow-gold and platinum mounting, courtesy of Theresa Elley, Pristine Peacock Estate Jewelry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledged contributors of cameo photographs and information include Ellen Epstein, Mary Maxwell, Erwin Pauly, John Kessler, Gloria Lieberman, Barbara Simon, Jan Campbell, Helen Serras-Herman, Gary B. Schneider, Ph.D., Marion Glober, Doris and Thomas Voigt, and Judy Rosenbloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCondition\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a heavily water-damaged copy, with staining and page warping throughout after a cooler leaked during travel home from a family vacation. The paperback covers have heavy edge and surface wear, chipping, corner and edge dings, multiple dents into the cover, soiling, creasing, water damage, and decals. Pages are heavily water-damaged, with chipped and spotted edges and dog-eared corners. The spine has heavy edge wear and chipping, discoloration\/sunning, water damage, and a decal. Glue is letting go, and pages are loose or separating; the text block also has water damage. No jacket was issued. A solid reader or reference copy only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs as they show the actual item for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease ask questions if you are unsure about any details on the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVL - STL-TU\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemStone Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742214643888,"sku":"SG-22022-S","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/5990\/8661\/files\/img_01_9dbe6012-ae0a-46ec-b37a-e91472d50022.jpg?v=1793143119","url":"https:\/\/juststuffisell.com\/products\/cameos-old-new-3rd-edition-by-anna-m-miller-2005-second-printing-paperback-gemstone-press-cameo-identification-guide","provider":"Just Stuff I Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}