The Care of Antiques – John FitzMaurice Mills
A vintage practical handbook covering the care, preservation and restoration of a broad range of antiques and collectables.
Written by John FitzMaurice Mills, the book includes guidance on:
The book is illustrated throughout with photographs showing objects, damage, cleaning and restoration examples. Of particular interest to restorers and collectors is the section on metals, which discusses silver, copper, bronze, brass and related conservation and cleaning.
Published by Arlington Books, London. First published in 1964; this example is the fourth impression, June 1968, printed by Hely Thom of Dublin.
Hardback with its original illustrated dust jacket.
Condition: Good vintage condition overall. The dust jacket shows wear, staining/discolouration, creasing and small tears consistent with age. A previous pencil price/notation is present on the front endpaper. Internally the pages appear generally clean and well preserved. Please study all photographs as these form part of the description.