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Sailors' Valentines (USED)
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Item specifics
- Brand
- Rizzoli
- UPC
- Does Not Apply
- MPN
- Not Specified
- Model
- Not Specified
- Format
- hardcover
- Country of Origin
- USA United States
- Net Quantity or Number of Units
- 1
- Dimensions LxWxH - Cms
- 10x1.25x10
- ISBN-10
- 0847824144
- ISBN-13
- 9780847824144
- SKU
- SONG0847824144
- No of Pages
- 96
- Book Title
- Sailors' Valentines
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Type
- Books
- Item Length
- 10
- Item Width
- 1.25
- Item Height
- 10
- Item Weight
- 1.95
- ISBN
- 9780847824144
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Universe Publishing
About this product
Product Information
The story of Sailors' Valentines evokes romance-majestic sailing ships and long sea voyages, adventures in the New World, and daydreams of loved ones across wide oceans. It has been said that sailors made the Valentines at sea for cherished friends and family to pass the time and to bestow as gifts upon their return. Very rare and highly collectible, Sailors' Valentines are octagonal wooden boxes made of Spanish cedar or mahogany. They contain intricate, stunning mosaics made primarily of colorful shells and often incorporate sentimental messages. The mosaics are covered in glass and often hinged together in pairs. When closed, the shell work is hidden and the glass protected so that the Valentines can be stored safely for travel. Now fetching extraordinary prices at auction and antiques fairs-as much as $35,000-they were actually made by craftsmen at the height of the Victorian Age in Barbados, a familiar port of call for many American and European ships. Now, for the first time ever, these highly prized and rarely seen antiques are presented at almost life size in this innovative and stunning package that mirrors the shape of an actual Valentine. Here are over fifty magnificent examples, photographed especially for this book and beautifully reproduced in detail. Page after page, this octagonal volume, which comes in a deluxe cloth keepsake box, captures the experience of holding one of these magnificent treasures in your hands. Avid collector John Fondas shares his expertise on the history, making, and collecting of Valentines in his introductory essay as well as provides a detailed listing of the shells used in their construction. A collectible itself, Sailors'Valentines will delight shell collectors, antiques lovers, Victoriana fans, and romantics of all ages.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Universe Publishing
ISBN-13
9780847824144
eBay Product ID (ePID)
88938943
Product Key Features
Language
English
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Weight
904g
Item Width
254mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Publication Year
2001
Format
Hardback
Book Title
Sailor's Valentine
Number of Pages
95 Pages
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Seller business information
VAT number: GB 252332141
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- s***s (2945)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCondition excellent, as described, well packaged, dispatched promptly.Excellent communication from seller. Arrived ahead of anticipated delivery dates. ARRIVED 1st May, expectected between 24th May and 3rd June. Thank you. No import tax payable. A very pleasing experience. Would recommend this seller. A book l have been seeking to replace for 7 years after it got misplaced when moving house after bereavement.
- a***x (244)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAs usual, this seller is completely trustworthy: the book was as described, terrific value, arrived very swiftly from America, well packaged and safe. It was an old library book, but in great condition and appearance, and there can be no criticism, simply thanks and praise for a job well done.
- a***i (1400)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAn excellent book lot of valuable information regarding all aspects of sewing. A very rare find as bought from the USA. Which was dispatched and and delivered quickly. Excellent communication throughout the transaction. This book was in very good condition as described and well packaged. Happy to highly recommend this seller with reasonable postage from USA. Many thanks.
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Seller Feedback (2,172)
- s***s (2945)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCondition excellent, as described, well packaged, dispatched promptly.Excellent communication from seller. Arrived ahead of anticipated delivery dates. ARRIVED 1st May, expectected between 24th May and 3rd June. Thank you. No import tax payable. A very pleasing experience. Would recommend this seller. A book l have been seeking to replace for 7 years after it got misplaced when moving house after bereavement.
- a***x (244)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAs usual, this seller is completely trustworthy: the book was as described, terrific value, arrived very swiftly from America, well packaged and safe. It was an old library book, but in great condition and appearance, and there can be no criticism, simply thanks and praise for a job well done.
- a***i (1400)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAn excellent book lot of valuable information regarding all aspects of sewing. A very rare find as bought from the USA. Which was dispatched and and delivered quickly. Excellent communication throughout the transaction. This book was in very good condition as described and well packaged. Happy to highly recommend this seller with reasonable postage from USA. Many thanks.