Gabrian SILK POSTCARDS

 

 

 

For further information contact:

Ian Collins

E-mail: gabrian@btinternet.com

This book is a must for every

 collector and dealer in

Embroidered Silk Postcards

 

·                 ISBN 0-9540235-0-1    

·                 The first full history of Embroidered Silk Postcards in the context of their times, based on years of collecting and research.

·                 Details of Embroidered Silk Postcards that have never been published before.

·                 Awarded a prize in the UK for research into postcards.

·                 Full colour illustrations on 152 pages in A4 format.

·                 Up to date guides to the value and rarity of Embroidered Silk Postcards

·                 Over 2600 cards listed.

·                 Over 270 illustrations, from common cards to the unique.

An Illustrated History of the Embroidered Silk Postcard

·                 A collection in its own right, showing over 270 cards, some of which will take years to find. Provides the context and background for your own collection.

·                 Describes and illustrates all types of cards for the first time ever.

·                 Valuation Chart to monitor what your cards are worth.

·                 It only costs the price of one good Embroidered Silk Postcard.

·                 Only £29.99 + £2.99 p&p for UK. Note postage is more outside UK.

·                 Payment by cheque or IMO in GB£, also accept Visa, MasterCard, Switch and PayPal.

·                 See contact address below.

 

 

SOME COMMENTS RECEIVED:

 

· A delight to the eye with its superb colour illustrations and its clear and attractive presentation … the development of the embroidered silk postcard is detailed from turn of the century pioneers to post-war Spanish silks …easy to use and fascinating to read … a solid basis for estimates of relative rarity and price structure … an invaluable index … excellent reference work … enjoyable and informative … a real winner.       (Review in Picture Postcard Monthly)

 

· It’s absolutely super … a really comprehensive treatise on these fascinating cards … it will certainly give us many hours of enjoyment …

 

· In over 15 years of postcard dealing I thought I had seen a few silks but I have only scratched the surface. You are to be congratulated for both the presentation and the clarity as well as the contents … the book will become a well-thumbed addition to my library.

 

· I'm delighted with the information and illustrations – congratulations on producing something so delightful and informative. So far I have just bought designs that appealed to me, it is so satisfying to know more of the history and development of these cards.

 

· The book has arrived and is wonderful.  We have been taking turns trying to digest all of the information.

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