We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. This is a 2 volume set by the same author, shipped together for one low price! DESCRIPTION: Vol. 1 Table of Contents Description: The author of our popular Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry has produced a second book in her Beautiful series, this time on signed beauties of costume jewelry. Picking up where her "unsigned" book left off and using her private collection once again, Marcia "Sparkles" Brown shows readers that they, too, can find beauties all around them. Over 800 vivid color photographs make this book shine, with thousands of pieces of common jewelry that collectors can find, not those rare, one-of-a-kind items that are rarely seen. Over 800 color photos with thousands of pieces of jewelry. Companies and designers featured include Eisenberg, McClelland Barclay, Hattie Carneige, Adele Simpson, Miriam Haskell, Kenneth Jay Lane, Joseff, Marcel Boucher, and more. PUBLISHER'S REVIEW This book truly "sparkles" (like the author's name) and would make an ideal gift for costume jewelry fans. Author Marcia "Sparkles" Brown has created the perfect sequel to her previously published Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry with this handsomely produced volume. Thousands of jewelry items are illustrated in over 800 color photographs and are complemented by captions that include descriptions and values. -Adele Kenny Values 2006; Copyright 2002 DESCRIPTION: Vol. 2 Table of Contents Description: This book will teach any collector to identify the company that produced that enchanting piece of costume jewelry. Arranged alphabetically for the reader's convenience, the book highlights jewelry from 24 companies that is easily found and affordable. Home party plan Emmons, Sarah Ann Coventry, and Judy Lee; door-to-door Avon including Elizabeth Taylor and Kenneth Jay Lane designs; Monet, Napier, BSK, Art, Marvella, Western Germany, Gerry, Park Lane, B. David, Cathe, Dodds; the butterflies of La Roco; the whimsicals from JJ; and Les Bernard, Lisner, and Celebrity are all included in this beautiful book, which presents almost 400 full-color photographs. Tips on field identification and characteristics of the companies are included. PUBLISHER'S REVIEW This book truly "sparkles" (like the author's name) and would make an ideal gift for costume jewelry fans. Thousands of jewelry items are illustrated in hundreds of color photographs and are complemented by captions that include descriptions and values.
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