Discovering Antiques The story of world antiques 20 vol

Discovering Antiques: The story of world antiques (20 Volumes, Complete Set).  20 Hardcover books with pictorial boards (no dust jackets) published by Greystone Press 1972 to 1973, total of 2524 pages with colour and black and white photographs and illustrations throughout.  For the first time in a single home library set, Discovering Antiques: The story of world antiques explores the whole vast panorama of the fascinating world of antiques--the arts, crafts, styles and fashions from the Renaissance to the twentieth century--from America, Belgium, Central Europe, England, France, India, Ireland, The Netherlands, Persia, Russia, Scotland, Spain and Turkey.  The furniture; porcelain and pottery; glass; gold, silver and metalwork; prints, posters and miniatures; clocks, watches and barometers; jewelry and enamels; tapestries, textiles and embroideries; arms and armour; and bric-a-brac of each nation and era are described in great detail by the accepted authorities on each branch and period of the decorative arts. (A vast work of 20 volumes.  Volumes 19 and 20 contain a comprehensive glossary of antique terms).  This set is in good condition.  The covers are in good condition.  There is some wear to the corners (some have bumping), edges and to the top and bottoms of the spines.  The spines all have some yellowing and a few volumes have scratches to the spines.  There is some shelf wear overall as well as some marks and scuffs as well as some minor yellowing.  The books themselves are in very good condition, there are some minor marks to the outer edges.  The front endpapers (of all volumes) have a name and date written on them.  There is some minor yellowing of the pages.  Overall this set is in good condition, there is some wear to the covers.  PLEASE NOTE: This 20 volume set is very heavy (over 16.5 KG with packaging).  Postage within Australia will be between $7.45 and $63 depending on where you are (I’m in Melbourne)(Postage to Sydney will be $22.15).  International buyers …. You must contact me before bidding.

BOOK Postage details

Postage costs are Australia Post prices http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/   I do not charge for packaging (as I use recycled packaging), or for handling.  Any questions regarding the item or postage costs please email me before bidding.  All questions are welcome.

At the end of the auction I will send you an invoice with postage this may take a few hours (or minutes) depending on my schedule.  Please do not pay until I have sent you an invoice.

I post up to 5 times a week, excluding Saturday and Sunday.   I generally post within 24 hours of receiving payment (excluding weekends and public holidays).

Multiple purchases are welcome.

AUSTRALIAN BUYERS (postage within Australia):

Books can be heavy.

0 to 250g   Items under 250g will be posted as a parcel or a large letter depending on size.  This means postage will be between $1.10 and $4.35.

250g to 500g   Postage will be $5.60

500g +  A parcel post satchel (up to 3kg) is $9.90 to anywhere within Australia.  This is the cheapest option for items over 500g or multiple items interstate (usually 3 to 4 books depending on size).  Within Victoria postage is cheaper depending on where you are.  For large items, heavy or multiple items please email me for a price on postage.

Pick up is possible by arrangement.

If you have any questions regarding postage please email me.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (overseas postage):

Books can be heavy. This can mean that postage on a book will be expensive.  Please please please email me before bidding if you have any concerns.  I offer sea mail postage on most items to most destinations where possible (not Italy).  SEA MAIL will take up to 12 WEEKS excluding delays. 

If you have any questions regarding postage please email me.

All questions are welcome.