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Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764300180
ISBN-139780764300189
eBay Product ID (ePID)695684
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicWine, General, Kitchenware, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorFred O'leary
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length12 In.
Item Height9.1 In.
Item Weight78.2 Oz
Item Width9 In.
Additional Product Features
LCCN95-053671
Book TitleCorkscrews : 1000 Patented Ways to Open a Bottle
Grade FromTenth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Grade ToCollege Freshman
Dewey Decimal683/.82
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThe evolution of corkscrew design is clearly presented in extensive text and displayed in over 500 photographs - over 450 in beautiful color - and 1000 U.S. patent drawings dating from 1851 to 1994. Brother Timothy Diener, the former winemaker at the Christian Brothers cellar in Napa, California has written the Foreword. The book is arranged chronologically to show the development of designs. Here is a progression of corkscrews from common to unique, in materials from metals to plastics, and in value from inexpensive to priceless. The diversity is amazing. This book is a unique blend of primary research, visual excitement, and friendly dialogue which enriches our appreciation of corkscrews., The evolution of corkscrew design is clearly presented in extensive text and displayed in over 500 photographs - over 450 in beautiful color - and 1000 U.S. patent drawings dating from 1851 to 1994. Brother Timothy Diener, the former winemaker at the Christian Brothers celler in Napa, California has written the Foreword. The book is arranged chronologically to show the development of designs. Here is a progression of corkscrews from common to unique, in materials from metals to plastics, and in value from inexpensive to priceless. The diversity is amazing. This book is a unique blend of primary research, visual excitement, and friendly dialogue which enriches our appreciation of corkscrews., The evolution of corkscrew design is clearly presented in extensive text and displayed in over 500 photographs - over 450 in beautiful color - and 1000 U.S. patent drawings dating from 1851 to 1994. Brother Timothy Diener, the former winemaker at the Christian Brothers celler in Napa, California has written the Foreword.The book is arranged chronologically to show the development of designs. Here is a progression of corkscrews from common to unique, in materials from metals to plastics, and in value from inexpensive to priceless. The diversity is amazing. This book is a unique blend of primary research, visual excitement, and friendly dialogue which enriches our appreciation of corkscrews.
Publication Year1997
Dewey Edition20
FormatHardcover
LC Classification NumberNK8459.C67O64 1996
Number of Pages340 pages
