World Hallmarks - Vol. I - Europe, 19th to 21st Centuries, 2nd Edition

The most current and comprehensive book written on European precious metal hallmarks to-date. Written in English, this book is a valuable resource for antique dealers, appraisers, collectors, and anyone dealing with precious metals. This book has over 2700 individual hallmark graphics, dozens of hallmark photos, numerous country specific informational charts, geographical locater maps for each country, extensive pictorial cross-reference index, glossary of hallmarking terms, a guide to identifying hallmarks and analyzing hallmark components in a separate color section, and more. This well laid out book is comprised of 40 dedicated European country and convention chapters covering the historical perspective of each region and covering the chronological evolution of that country's gold, silver, platinum, and palladium hallmarking methodology through graphic imagery and clear descriptions. Embossed hardcover with stitched spine, glossy dust jacket, printed and sealed in the USA.