Intended to be intriguing but not morbid, this book takes readers on an amazing journey through past, present, and evolving postmortem practices. The first of its kind, it deals with a topic that is rapidly becoming popular in the collectibles world. Tastefully and beautifully illustrated with many historical photographs and postcards, the book provides a pictorial review of the customs employed by mankind throughout the ages to deal with the final disposition of loved ones. Included in the remarkable array of collectible items are embalming products and instruments, photographs of funeral homes and funeral processions, promotional and advertising materials, and an outstanding collection of postmortem photographs taken in private homes and other locations. Cemetery monuments, sculptures, and mausoleums are shown, along with background material on caskets, floral arrangements, burial garments, mourning etiquette, and more. Values are included in the captions.
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C. L. Miller is a postmortem historian and freelance writer from Ohio whose award winning works have appeared in many publications. He most recently authored two books on Depression Era dime store collectibles for Schiffer Publishing.
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Librería: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Nº de ref. del artículo: BSM.1F7BJ
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0764313304I5N00
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Alta-Glamour Inc., Seattle, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Oblong 4to. 160pp., intro., biblio. Illustrated throughout in color and b/w. From embalming and mortuary service, creamation and burial, to tombstones and mausoleums, postcards and photos, and other forms of memorial art and artifacts. Large trade paperback. Light shelfwear. Very good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 82784
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: New. Intended to be intriguing but not morbid, this book takes readers on an amazing journey through past, present, and evolving postmortem practices. The first of its kind, it deals with a topic that is rapidly becoming popular in the collectibles world. Tastefully and beautifully illustrated with many historical photographs and postcards, the book provides a pictorial review of the customs employed by mankind throughout the ages to deal with the final disposition of loved ones. Included in the remarkable array of collectible items are embalming products and instruments, photographs of funeral homes and funeral processions, promotional and advertising materials, and an outstanding collection of postmortem photographs taken in private homes and other locations. Cemetery monuments, sculptures, and mausoleums are shown, along with background material on caskets, floral arrangements, burial garments, mourning etiquette, and more. Values are included in the captions. Nº de ref. del artículo: LU-9780764313301
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Librería: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, Estados Unidos de America
PAPERBACK. Condición: VG. 1ST. LARGE PAPERBACK FORMAT. Nº de ref. del artículo: 044988
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Librería: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Intended to be intriguing but not morbid, this book takes readers on an amazing journey through past, present, and evolving postmortem practices. The first of its kind, it deals with a topic that is rapidly becoming popular in the collectibles world. Tastefully and beautifully illustrated with many historical photographs and postcards, the book provides a pictorial review of the customs employed by mankind throughout the ages to deal with the final disposition of loved ones. Included in the remarkable array of collectible items are embalming products and instruments, photographs of funeral homes and funeral processions, promotional and advertising materials, and an outstanding collection of postmortem photographs taken in private homes and other locations. Cemetery monuments, sculptures, and mausoleums are shown, along with background material on caskets, floral arrangements, burial garments, mourning etiquette, and more. Values are included in the captions. Nº de ref. del artículo: LU-9780764313301
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Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: New. Num Pages: 160 pages, 198 color photos, 135 b/w photos. BIC Classification: MJA; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 280 x 12. Weight in Grams: 796. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . Nº de ref. del artículo: V9780764313301
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Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Num Pages: 160 pages, 198 color photos, 135 b/w photos. BIC Classification: MJA; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 280 x 12. Weight in Grams: 796. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Nº de ref. del artículo: V9780764313301
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