The Antiques Care & Repair Handbook - 1st US Edition/1st Printing

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394534921 . A nice first American edition/first printing in Fine, seemingly unread condition, in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; is the definitive guide to restoring, repairing, and preserving your antique furniture and artifacts.This book is the definitive guide to restoring, repairing, and preserving your antique furniture and artifacts. It covers everything from replacing broken parts to understanding the history of your furniture and how to best care for it. The authors are experts in the antique furniture trade and have written this book with the collector in mind.; B&W and Color Illustrations; 8vo .