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1 lingua: inglese Legat. edit. rigida con sovrac. illustrata, cm 31x24, pag. 184, con 385 illustraz. in b/n e a colori - Candelieri in metallo storia stili tecniche - A cura di Veronika Baur - English edition - original copyright for the German edition: 1977 Callwey, Munchen - This beautifully illustrated book documents the progression of metal candlesticks and chandeliers from Roman times through the centuries to the present. From the beginnings of candles to the variety of metals used to make their holders, the discussions in this book are informative and clearly explained. The hundreds of illustrations display a surprising variety of specialized candlestick types from European sources of many cultures. Candlesticks can be seen as a common link among the diversity of peoples as they all provide light and reflect artistic preferences - Perfetto stato di conservazione.