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31 pages Features: Canadian Cut Glass - Brief history of lead glass manufactured and/or cut during the period 1900 - 1925); The Proud Years of Farming - A look at artists that painted farm animals and landscapes of Ontario's rural life from the 1850's to 1870's (Henri Perre, Otto Jacobi); New Year's Greeting from Ancient Egypt - A brief history of the Egyptian calendar and New Year's Day (including a New Year's bottle circa 600 B.C.); Josiah Spode and the Chinese Trade - Brief history of Josiah Spode (1776) and importing Chinese porcelain to America; Chippendale Chinese - Thomas Chippendale's furniture designed in the "Chinese taste"; and The Chinese Taste in Silver - A look at Chinese influence (Chinoiserie) on England trading in porcelain and silver. Minimal wear along spine. Small mailing label top left back cover. Clean and unmarked. A worthy copy. Magazine