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Antique 1917 Book "Rings for the Finger" by George Frederick Kunz

$800
£602.87
€705.07
CA$1,132.02
A$1,148.79
CHF 662.25
MX$13,909.83
NOK 7,686.66
SEK 7,768.87
DKK 5,270.86

About the Item

This book is still the "Bible" on the subject! It has everything you ever wanted to know about the history of rings from the earliest known times to the present, with full descriptions of the origin, early making, materials, the archaeology, the history for love, for affection, for engagement, for wedding, commemorative, mourning, etc. It is a fascinating read and an amazing resource for research. This book also has a generous number of beautiful illustrations. Rings For The Finger : From The Earliest Known Times To The Present, With Full Descriptions Of The Origin, Early Making, Materials, The Archaeology, History, For Affection, For Love, For Engagement, For Wedding, Commemorative, Mourning, Etc. George Frederick Kunz. Publisher J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia / London, 1917.
  • Creator:
    George Frederick Kunz
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1917
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU750329229772

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