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The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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Price Last Updated : 7-30-2008
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Features
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing May 31, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764323938
ISBN-13: 978-0764323935
Product Dimensions:
11.1 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
Book Description
As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, doorstops were manufactured as decorative items for the home. Generally cast in iron, they are avidly sought after by today's collectors. Though mass produced, they were usually painted by hand and so each has become a unique treasure, appreciated both for its shape and the "folk art" quality of its finish. This wonderful new book brings together over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories: flowers, birds, animals, wagons, Native Americans, people, houses & windmills, and nautical. It includes an informative history of doorstops, valuable information for collectors, histories and marks of the foundries that made them and more. Gathered from various wonderful collections, this book represents some of the finest doorstops ever produced and gives the reader a broad, encyclopedic view of the hobby. Values are included.
Reader Reviews
This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone interested in figural cast iron. The authors provide informative historical information, as well as outstanding photos and product information. The most accurate and valuable resource for collectors to date.
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The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by John C. Smith and Nancy M. Smith
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