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Bibliotheque D.M.C., 1952. Softcover. Very good. 11 pages of introduction. 35 plates with some notes. all in French. No inscriptions, clean. Very Good. . Ref . 1952: Edition. Please look at photos for condition.Z3

Softcover. Good. DMC, D.M.C. Library, Embroidery on Net. DMC, Mulhouse (Alsace), Not Dated : This appears to be an early or FIRST UK EDITION- although nothing to prove it (that I can see). Printed by the Societe anonyme. DOFLFUS-MIEG & Co.. 28 pages with explanatory figures plus 20 plates "Patterns of Embroideries on Net. No inscriptions, lightly tanned, Spine firm but cloth colour rubbed/ worn. Z4

Very Good+ Book . No inscriptions, Clean and Bright. With VG+ wrapper.Hard Cover. First Edition. Red boards with gilt spine titles. clean, no inscriptions, bright. Decorated endpapers. Dust wrapper is unclipped.Very attractive title of a niche subject area. Lavishly illustrated throughout with over 260 glossy monochrome photographs of showmans' engines taken during their working days. Please See Photos for ConditionC2

1990. First edition. Hardback. Fine /very good. With wrapper.. NO INSCRIPTIONS. NOT PRICE CUT. WRAPPER SPINE SLIGHTLY FADING. pages, very clean, bright and tight. Photographs, diagrams and charts throughout. 9¾" - 12" tall. 144pp. 670g. Includes over 80 patterns for the home lace maker to work and develop. Illustrated with 169 b/w photographs and line drawings. B2

Batsford., 1983. First edition. Hardback.. Fine /very good+. A very clean copy, No inscriptions, Not Price clipped, Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and many templates. The book is indexed and does have a bibliography. "The purpose of writing the 2nd book is to broaden the scope, not only of those who have mastered the most advanced Honiton techniques, but also those who prefer to keep to the simpler patterns. Indeed, among the patterns in this book, some new, some traditional, there are plenty to occupy those who do not have a vast experience of Honiton lace making. Y1

1988. First edition. Hardback.. SIGNED "Best Wishes Elsie Luxton, PLUS stickker below with what I assume is Fukuyama Signature. (see photo). Book Fine with Very good+ price cut wrapper. A signed copy. This is a new approach to the craft of Honiton lace, presenting 40 new patterns in a visual format - through diagrams, prickings and photographs, explaining how to use the book in 5 languages. Every pattern has also been illustrated with a photograph of the "right" and "wrong" side of the lace, avoiding the usual need to make a mental reversal. There are also diagrams of the working order, the numbering of pairs and pricking. The patterns include both flat and raised work, with every design displayed together on a single spread. The book is aimed at the lace maker with a sound basic knowledge of the craft. Yusai Fukuyama has taught and written on many aspects of lace and is a former student of Elsie Luxton who was awarded MBE in 1984 for her services to lace making. They have also written "Royal… Read More

HVITT og svart: nye monster for broderi, Sandvold, Astrid & Nielsen,Dagrun Lange. NORWEGIAN EMBROIDERY BOOK.Hardback19pp, 27 b&w plates. Minor markings and wear to card covers but otherwise in very good condition. Very Good InternallyGood Binding and boards. INCLUDED is an English booklet (poor but important text complete) of LIST OF TERMS USED IN SWEDISH TEXTILE AND EMBROIDERY BOOKS, by K.R, Drummond, London, 12 pages, 1954Minor markings and wear to card covers but otherwise in near very good condition.Please See Photos for ConditionB8

Hardcover. Condition: Very God +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. 1st Edition. First Edition, 1990. Inscribed By Author On Half Title Page - "To Hamish, For Many Happy Hours at the fly tying bench., Peter Cockwill, April 1996" With Small Hand Drawn Fish As Part Of The Signature. 127 Pages. Illustrated. Dust Wrapper. Fine.Please See Photos for ConditionC3

FINE COPY .This magnificently illustrated work offers a comprehensive view of the textiles and techniques of pre-Columbian Peru. An introduction discusses yarns, dyes, looms, and raw materials; the first of the two-part text examines weaves, and the second considers such nonwoven materials as braiding, felt, and embroidery.Paperback. Condition: FINE. Republication of 1962 Edition. "This volume--widely considered the definitive study on the subject--describes in meticulous detail the ancient Peruvians' textiles and techniques." 304 pages Please See Photos for ConditionD4

Very Good Clean Book with Music Book in sleeve at Rear included. Overall VG+ for age.Very Good. (really is VG for age). 1st Edition. 114pp, 4to, green cloth gilt, frontis, illustrated with bw photographs and numerous diagrams, with VG+ softbound music in rear sleeve. Firm, clean just mildly tanned.Quite scarce in this condition.Please See Photos for Condition.C1