Featured in this lot are two books on collecting and investing in antique silver by various artists circa 1967-82. The first book in this collection is titled, "Investing in Silver" by Eric Delieb, published by Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. in New York circa 1967. The book gives extensive information on high quality pieces of small size, equal in quality and workmanship to the great museum objects that are available to the informed private collector at a fraction of the price of the larger items, and what to look for when searching for specific items. The book is bound in a light, pale green cloth hard cover and is protected by a dust jacket showing the title and various images of silver pieces. The second book in this collection is a second edition titled, "The Price Guide to Antique Silver" by Peter Waldron (1982). The book delves into the rich history and artistry of antique silver, appealing to both novice collectors and seasoned lovers. The book looks into the various qualities of manufacture as well as the nuances of patination and wear, providing readers with the knowledge they need to distinguish between high-quality and low-quality items. Readers obtain a comprehensive understanding of evolving styles and practical aspects in antique silver collecting thanks to 1100 carefully selected photos and a chronological presentation of themes. The book features a grey/blue cloth hard cover showing the title and the author in gold gilt lettering. It is protected by a navy blue dust jacket showing the title and author in white lettering and an image of three antique silver pieces. The books show good condition overall with wear present from their use over the years but no signs of obvious damage is noted. The books measure from 11 1/16" L x 8 9/16" W x 1" D to 12" L x 8 1/2" W x 3/4" D and have a collective weight of 5 pounds and 12 ounces.