The 2006 new and revised 2nd edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying 20th Century Mexican silver: The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, by Bille Hougart. The new 2006 edition is compact, but at 288 pages is loaded with images and graphics of over 1500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses from Taxco and throughout Mexico. Eagle numbers from 1 through eagle 219.
The book includes all the great ones, including William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Antonio Pineda, Sigi, Los Castillo, Los Ballesteros, Maricela, Salvador, Valentín Vidaurreta, Victoria, Fred Davis, Artemio Navarrete, Emma Melendez, Bernice Goodspeed, Maciel, Tane, Hubert Harmon, Chato, Matl, Margot and many, many others. The book is fully cross-referenced and indexed for quick and handy searches.
The 2001 edition was reprinted five times to meet demand. This new 2006 edition solves many mystery marks and includes many examples never before published. Special sections for key designers include fake marks! This reference book is a MUST HAVE for collectors, dealers, appraisers and fans of Mexican sterling silver jewelry, flatware and hollowware. Its a handy size, too (5.5" x 8.5"), for toting around the flea market or antique mall. Recent buyers have said:
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"Invaluable guide to Taxco silver, the EXPERT'S EXPERT"
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"Definitive guide to all things Taxco. Excellent update! Makes a great gift"
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"Perfect"
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"I can't imagine the time that took to research the material. This book is a must!"
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"Incredible book! First class all the way!"
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"Thanks a lot! I am taking it to Europe to read on the plane!"
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"Book is so great I had to have two!!!AAA+"
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"The 2nd edition is fantastic!"
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"Second edition is terrific!"
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"This edition is AWESOME!!!"
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"Mil gracias. Your book is as much a treasure as the items it defines"
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"First edition was great; this new edition even better A+++++"
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