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Lot 304: Reader's Digest Treasures in Your Home An Illustrated Guide to Antiques and Their Prices Hardcover Book
A hardcover reference book titled Treasures in your Home, subtitled An Illustrated Guide to Antiques and Their Prices, published by Reader’s Digest. The volume features a navy blue spine with a pictorial front board displaying a textured linen-effect finish. The title is embossed in gold-tone lettering on the front cover and spine. The cover illustration consists of a montage of antique objects including a Windsor-style chair, a teddy bear, a porcelain pitcher, a brass candlestick, and an open book. The title page identifies Michael Wright as the editor. The book serves as a comprehensive identification and historical pricing guide for collectors. A white rectangular adhesive sticker is applied to the upper left corner of the front cover bearing the printed numerals 16 16. A small orange rectangular adhesive sticker is applied to the lower right corner bearing the handwritten number 304 in black ink.
Condition report:
The book is in good used condition. The navy blue spine and the edges of the pictorial boards show light shelf wear consistent with handling (photo 1). There is minor fraying and a small bump visible at the bottom corner of the spine (photo 1). The textured front board displays light surface scuffing and minor indentations to the linen-effect finish (photo 1). The gold-tone embossed lettering remains bright and largely intact.
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