Fabergé by Géza von Habsburg (1987 1st English Edition Hardcover in Dust Jacket) • Editor, Author Publisher: Géza von Habsburg • Translation from German: Christopher Baker • Translation from German: Judith Harrison • Publisher: Habsburg, Feldman Editions Geneva, Switzerland 1987 Revised edition of a catalog of the exhibition organized by The Bavarian National Museum and The Hypo Kulturstiftung held in Munich from December 5, 1986, to March 8, 1987. Major revision is the text was translated into English (another was prepared in French) and published in 1987 while only the original German edition was published in 1986. This Munich exhibition was the first extensive presentation of Fabergé originals on the European continent, including many objects that could only be seen in Soviet museums for over 70 years. Géza von Habsburg is an internationally renowned author and leading authority on Carl Peter Fabergé, the Russian "jeweler of the czars." He rose through the ranks of Christie Auctioneers to become Chairman of European Operations for that company. Who could better compile this catalogue of items and histories of the people and objects? Essays by other experts in the era and field were included: The International Family Connections of the Russian Imperial Family by Alexander Herzog von Wurttemberg. Two Books of Revelations (Stock books describing in detail each Faberge design between March 6th 1909 to March 20th 1915) by A Kenneth Snowman. Fabergé Hardstone Figures by Alexander von Solodkoff. Fabergé Collecting in America by Christopher Forbes. The catalog of items runs 215 pages. Other information regarding artists employed, hallmarks, forgeries, glossary, bibliography, and index are included. 359pp. Hardcover has red cloth boards, gold lettering on spine and front cover, in a Very Good complete dust jacket. The jacket has lost a chip on top rear and shows handling wear along edges. Stated Revised Edition. Interior is tight, clean, and, except for inventory and pricing in ink on page 1, unmarked. No ownership markings. Always private ownership likely. Size: 4to – over 9 - 12” tall, 359pp. Condition: Near Fine (As New) Hardcover in Very Good complete Dust Jacket – Likely always privately owned. No ownership markings. 1st English Edition likely. Copyright 1986 1987. No explicit print-run info found in book, although this copy has no MSR and the printed ISBN: 0-89192-391-2 is invalid. Proof reading errors occur more often in earlier print-runs. Manufactured in The Federal Republic of Germany. No MSR nor LCCN and the ISBN is invalid, this makes 1st printing likely. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable. Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection. Thanks for looking!