Greetings! This fabulous book is entitled Marks Of Achievement, Four Centuries of American Presentation Silver. It was published 1987 by the Museum Of Fine Arts in Houston and has 208 pages full of information as well as superb black and white as well as color photographs. You will look in awe at many of these great items as you read about who manufactured them as well as information about the people giving and recieving great gifts. You will meet the real Unsinkable Molly Brown and see the loving cup presented to the Captain of the Carpathia as well as the medals given to the crew who pulled the survivors out of the ocean after the tragic sinking of the Titanic that night in 1912. The Carpathia was later sunk by a German submarine in World War 1. You will also see some of the greatest works of American silversmiths as they were asked to create pieces of art to be given to honor others for their contributions to society and sacrifices made. Themes include military, political, church silver, prizes and so much more. I promise you will not be disapointed with this paperback book still in it"s original plastic! The photographs you see do not even begin to scratch the surface of what is inside! Insured shipping will be $5.00. I guarantee my description so bid with confidence. I accept all forms of payment but prefer a simple check. If you love sterling silver and silverplate flatware and holloware as well as quality glass, porcelain and vintage jewelry please visit my other auctions. I also carry a wonderful line of silverware chests by Oneida. I will gladly combine orders to save you shipping. Please visit my website at WWW.HOPKINSVILLEANTIQUES.COM Thanks for bidding! John

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