Canes Binding:Hardback may be the book's most

may be the book's most useful feature to the serious collector

Also included are sections on setting a proper table

Insights on identifying the best pieces in today’s market

and some indication of what these generally cost in a retail situation

he is president of the New Jersey Antique Radio Club and has been editor of the 45 RPM Phono Gazette since 1995

Canes Binding:Hardback may be the book's mostA visual exploration of canes and staffs from the late seventeenth through the twentieth century, featuring 900 color photographs and detailed insights into their history, design, and etiquette. Canes and Staffs: A Collectors Guide to Forms, Functions, and History provides an extensive look at both folk art and formal walking sticks across centuries. This book presents a sweeping survey of canes with intricate handles depicting human and animal forms,