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WORLD HALLMARKS - Volume II - Asia, Middle East, Africa
WORLD HALLMARKS - Volume II - Asia Middle East Africa Author:Danusia Niklewicz, Lindy Matula, William Whetstone Volume II of the World Hallmarks book series covers hallmarks stamped on gold, silver, platinum and palladium from hallmarking countries around the world and designed as a complement to Volume I - Europe. This comprehensive book includes the hallmarks from regions in and around Eurasia, North Africa, South East Asia, and more. Covered are the el... more »usive date marks of Egypt from 1906 to date; the full array of Tunisian hallmarks with detail narrative on their meanings including the ram's head and many others; learn about the little known hallmarks from the areas of Kuwait, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and more. This well laid out book is comprised of 52 dedicated country chapters on hallmarking with discussion on the marking policies of 5 non-hallmarking countries. Each individual chapter covers the historical perspective of each region and the chronological evolution of that country's legal gold, silver, platinum, and palladium hallmarking standards. Methodologies of marking are offered through newly rendered graphic imagery and clearly described examples. Written in English, this book is a valuable resource for auction houses, reference libraries, antique dealers, appraisers, and collectors; essentially anyone dealing with or collecting precious metals objects. As an embossed hardcover with stitched spine, glossy dust jacket, printed and sealed in the USA, this book is built to endure years of page turning. A must have ready reference for the serious research library! ISBN 9780979762857, 0979762855 Shipping Note: To arrive to you safely, every domestic (USA) shipment will require a signature for delivery unless otherwise requested. Please be sure the address provided is a trusted location that has someone available to sign for the package. Seller's delivery responsibility is fulfilled with signature acceptance.« less