Pictorial Stock Certificates: Lithography & Engravings For The Graphic Art Collector
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (557 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1512104329 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 170 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Well Done" according to Leonard Bernstein. I recommend this book because it will stimulate both the new collector and the seasoned veteran - it is a very informative and lasting reference.Beautiful vignettes on old stocks and bonds represent the finest in graphic arts, and this book emphasizes that aspect of collecting in an attractive way. The high quality of color illustrations on almost every page show off a lost art - the engravers' and lithographers' expert skills, complemented by beautiful typography.Interesting commentary and . smart companies commissioned tell-tale Dr. Robert J. Chandler ENJOY THIS BOOK VISUALLYIn PICTORIAL ST0CK CERTIFICATES, Brent Brown has produced a simple, but functional book. As a collector of stock certificates (known as scripophily), their beauty fascinates him. This book represents his sharing.For the past century, most certificates have been “stock” issues, mass produced with elaborate borders to prevent counterfeiting, but with little thought for either art or the firm. They are in a word, “boring.” Their equal is book illu. Whether you are from the graphic arts world or the financial services world, I highly recommend this book In a nutshell, this book covers a large representation of fascinating and beautiful antique stock and bond certificates that collectors of fine art or other types of graphic art would enjoy. I see the big advantage of collecting such certificates is the ability to frame them, unlike stamps or coins.First the structure of the book. It is divided into three sections: Fine Lithography, Fine Engravings, and Later Date Engravings. On every right-hand side page is a stunning full color depiction o
As you will see in this book, stock certificates can be great examples of beautiful graphic art. This has increased the scarcity of stock certificates as a collectible.. Very few certificates are now created in printed form because of the use of book entry record keeping. As prices in the art market have soared in recent years, the entry price for the collector has become prohibitive. Eventually, pictorial certificates will appreciate in value to better reflect their beauty, desirability and rarity