Essays: The Art of Description is a magnificent vista of thrilling collectibles - relics of Americana that might not quite make the grade for featuring in the Smithsonian (or Cooperstown for that matter), yet in many instances, these are intensely appealing to an expansive audience beyond the world of collectingdom. These are objects d'art - most of them with fabulous heritages, and many of them with compelling visual presence as well. The catalyst in all this howeve