Not Zuni the art and the people. The one with free PDFs are the back editions of Arizona highways magazine.
https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/digital/collection/aho/search
A few more older books to add to the mix - when my grandfather passed at 104 and it was time to disperse their house contents to get ready to sell, I took a few of my grandmothers books that she’d bought in the 60’s and 70’s - The Hopi book includes some hallmarks, the others more informational.
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Those are really nice. I love the older reference books.
I finally came across one that I have been trying to find for 2 years at a decent price.
The photos are amazing. I especially like that there is pictures of the rough turquoise and the polished.
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I have been looking for a book with pictures! Thanks for showing this one off!
Pam
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Last month, I purchased this book in Taos. I like it so much, today, I bought Volume Two on eBay for $2.00. Anyone else own Vol. 2? Hoping it’s as good as the first.
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Your book, Navajo Silver by Arthur Woodward, caught my attention, so I looked it up. It was first published in 1938! I’m sure that is an interesting read. Here is a rare first edition - Link
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Holy Cow! That’s many moneys for a first edition.
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Again, late to the thread. The book that I have used the most is Trading Post Guidebook by Eddington and Makow. We travel a lot in the southwest (which is where I buy most of my Native Art), and this book has been priceless to me. But I think I need to find out if there is a new edition.
Would love to get hold of those older AZ Highways turquoise issues. I subscribe to it; maybe I should just call them.
They’re fairly easy to find on eBay and at decent prices.
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I’m thinking someone posted a link where the magazine made them available for free download, at least like 4 or 5 major turquoise issues.
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Thanks, I’ll have to check it out. Although I’ve never actually bought anything on ebay believe it or not
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Amazing score! This is one of the true classics. I learned so much from it, especially the interview material from old-school traders. Also, tons of classic photos of top-tier jewelry.
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@AC. Congratulations on your set. I bought Vol I & II over 15 years ago and need the third. You’ve given me the impetus to search for the third!
Came across this terrific topic/thread last night. Just wanted to share my library of NA/Southwestern jewelry books with y’all. Years ago, I had checked out this book from our local library: “Jesse Monongye, Opal Bears and Lapis Skies”. There’s another bola tie book that I’d like to get: “Native American Bolo Ties, by Diana F. Pardue”. There are many more NA jewelry books that I want, but they tend to be sooo pricey even for paperback.
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For anyone interested in how traditional Native American jewelry is made, Oscar Branson’s books are outstanding.
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Oh my! Even though I have a number of those, I think I need to expand my library. But then I’m always like, but I could spend that money on other things…like NA jewelry 
It appears you have a more recent version of the Hopi silversmithing book. I definitely need to get a newer one.
And thanks, @mmrogers for the book/author suggestion.
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That’s a great issue of American Indian Art magazine; the best one I have found from a perspective of collecting NA jewelry.
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So, I ordered a Bille Hougart book on NA hallmarks. Being unfamiliar with his books in general, I was a bit reluctant to lay down $$$ for the most current edition. After lots of searching on the secondary market, I finally found a used, softbound copy of “Native American and Southwestern Hallmarks - Third Edition”. The book is in pristine condition. Thanks to @Steve for sharing info about Hougart books.
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