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Antiques dictionary from Norway
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This wonderful  book guides you through the Norwegian antiques. It explains words and phrases you meet, gives you advice about how to avoid the biggest mistakes when buying antiques, and gives you useful tips. It also shows a lot of the marks you come across. It is a very interesting book for anyone interested in Norway and Norwegian  items!

The book is written in Norwegian by Ellen Ørnes, and  was printed in 2004. It has hard cover and 237 pages. It measures 7 1/2 X 10 inches and weighs 930 gr. It is brand new.

This book is listed on ebay right now!

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$38.00   no121
Rosemaling i Numedal

This book is part of a series of books called Levende Norske Tradisjoner ( Living Norwegian Traditions) . The book is called Rosemåling i Numedal ( Rose Painting in Numedal) and is about decorative painting within the folk art .

The valley Numedal is mostly known for the stave churches and other beautiful buildings from the middle age. The rose painting might be less known, but this book shows some of the really beautiful rose painting from that area.

The authors are Nils Ellingsgard , who not only is a superb rose painter himself but also has written several books about the subject, and Gry Charlotte Ljøterud Andersen who has good knowledge about art history and folk art.

The book is brand new and has hard cover. It has 135 pages and weigh 720 gr Would make a great present to someone interested in Rose painting or Norwegian history. The book was printed in 2002 .It measures 8x 11 inches . 

This book has hard cover. It is written in Norwegian
Condition: NEW

Bunad og Folkedrakt
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This book , which is written in Norwegian, is called BUNAD OG FOLKEDRAKT Beltestakk før og nå , and is about Norwegian bunads and national costumes from earlier times till now.

 The author Kari Anne Pedersen  tells about how the bunad and national costume has developed over the years, especially the ones in Telemark.

The book is full of details and for many unknown information about costumes from Telemark.

 The book has many good illustrations along with descriptions, instructive figures and designs. The book is also interesting for those that want to learn about an important part of Norwegian culture history

This is a big book that has 151 pages and hard cover. It measures about 13 1/2 x 10 inches and weighs 1600 gr. 

 I can include items to a total of 2000 gr packed at the same shipping costs

$49.00

Det Nye Testamentet
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A pocket book of the New Testament and the book of psalms from the Bible. It is written in  Norwegian . The Norwegian text is from the translation of 1978. The book was printed in 1988.

 It has a red leather looking hard  cover, and is in very good condition. It measures about 3 x 4 1/2 inches. 

Weight : 107 gr ( I can add items for a total when packed up to 350 gr for the same shipping costs)

$9.90

Det Nye Testamentet
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This is a new version of The New Testament which is written in Norwegian. The book is printed in 1985. It has hard cover and measure 4 1/2 X 7 1/4 inches, it has 633 pages
 
Condition: excellent condition
$14.50

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$39.00     no124
Advanced Rose Painting
This book is made for those who feel ready to try more advanced rosepainting. It describes several beautiful rose painting projects, and the author also tells about the use of these items in older times, and who has made the items for the book.
 
In the last part of the book the author gives her best tips to the advanced rose painter.
-Bruk av akryl farger i rosemalingen.
- Spennende lasur teknikker.
-Råmaling
-Raudsaum maling
The author of this book is the well known BJØRG OSEID KLEIVI. she is one of the best known rosepainters in Norway, and she is also known among rosepainters in USA.
 
The book was printed in 1996 , has hard cover and is written in Norwegian. It measures 9x 11 inches and has 79 pages.

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$39.00   no126
Rosemåling i Valdres- with English summary
 
Valdres holds a natural place in the history of Norwegian rose painting. the rosepainters there worked in a distinctive, local style which was markedly different from the tradition in other valleys. The purpose of this book is to  give a collective survey of the painting in Valdres in its classic period, - its background, origin and local style development.
In this book the illustrations have a full description in English, and at the end of the book there is an English summary.
 
This new book has hardcover, and a jacket  that has a small tear. It measures 7 1/2 x 10 inches and has 160 pages. It weighs 840 g before packing

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$39.00    no123
Knitting patterns for childrens bunads and costumes
 
This is a wonderful book filled with patterns and photos of many bunad like outfits for both boys and girls.
 
You can knit them, or use them as inspiration for your own knitting projects. Several of the patterns can also be used as basic patterns if you are looking for patterns for socks, hats or other things.
 
I can show you more photos of the wonderful outfits that are described in the book if you want. Just ask me
 
This book is brand new, and has hard cover. It is written in Norwegian. It weighs 600 gr

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$35.00  no125
Weapons in  Norway
 
This book shows Norwegian weapon history from 1550 to the first part of 1900. This book should be very interesting for all that have an interest in weapons and Norwegian history. It is a great addition for any collectors of old items and antiques.
 
Here are many wonderful illustrations along with the description of the weapons. All illustrations have a full description in English, and at the end of the bok there is an English summary. The book is written in Norwegian by Per Terje Norheim
 
This book is brand new, and has hard cover.. Measures 11 x 8 inches and has 237 pages. It weighs 1330 gr.

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$55.00     no116
Norway`s Silver Heritage
A wonderful book about Norwegian silverwear.
In a uniqe way NORWAY`S SILVER HERITAGE illustrates the art of the goldsmith and its development through style epochs from the middle ages to today. In this book the aim is to bring to the fore highlights in the art of Norwegian goldsmiths throughouth 1000 years- from the first Christians crosses and medevial drinking horns to bridal crowns and silver accessories for traditional regional costumes- from Art Nouveaus`s luxury enamels and the history of silver to today`s art jewellery. The suberb silver pieces illustrated in the book are a joy to behold and a stimulus for those seeking greater knowledge!
This book is new , and has hard cover. It is written in English
Condition: NEW

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