This fascinating 1979 first edition, published by the BBC, serves as an expert guide to the "making and unmasking of fakes and forgeries." Written by John FitzMaurice Mills, a renowned art restorer and author, and John M. Mansfield, the book delves into the deceptive world of counterfeit antiquities, ceramics, coins, and fine art, providing technical insights into how forgers operate and how experts detect them. It is a highly regarded reference for collectors and historians alike, featuring detailed illustrations and case studies throughout. This hardcover copy is in very good condition with a clean dust jacket, showing only minor shelf wear and light age-toning to the page edges, while the binding remains firm and the interior unmarked.