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Antique Questions Forum / Picturesque America Books

« on: June 05, 2008, 12:46:26 pm »

Have Vol 1 & 2  "Picturesque America or, The Land We Live In  A deliniation by Pen & Pencil w/ Illustrations on Steel & Wood by Eminent American Artists  Edited by Wm Cullen Bryant   Entered 1872 & 1874 in Library of Congress" Books.  Pages edged in gold.  Good condition, except the front covers need rebound.  Does anyone know what they are worth?  I was told they are worth more taken apart and pages sold separately.  Does anyone know if this is true?  Is anyone interested in purchasing them?  Thanks  alot

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Antique Questions Forum / Help dating Fragonard

« on: June 05, 2008, 12:20:47 pm »

Have 11" x 8" 1/2 moon shaped  lamp? (holds lightbulb)  Reads FRAGONARD. M Langbroek. (in cursive)  Amsterdam Holland. Can anyone tell me anything about this..what it is called, age, value?  Thanks so much!