The Hand-Book Of Needlework
Miss Lambert
From ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 21, 2006
From ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 21, 2006
About this Item
The Hand-Book of Needlework. By Miss Lambert and printed in New York City by Wiley and Putnam. 1842, 263 pp, 9 x 5 , 8vo, cloth binding. In as-is condition, with slight wear to edges and corners of boards. Binding heavily worn along the outer spine, especially between it and the back board. Wear to hinges at the middle and back of the book. Heavily inscribed on the back flyleaf page and pastedown. General age-related toning to pages, as well as moderate foxing that does not impact overall readability. Slight staining to bottom portions of some pages. Filled with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as a catalogue of the publisher s other works at the end of the the text block. Includes a handwritten letter in old hand. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce guide to needle working and garment repair, written by a woman and dedicated to American women. While worn, this volume would make an excellent candidate for restoration or rebinding. FORN-ABE-MSB-1121-Shelf-621-aj817. Seller Inventory # FORN-ABE-MSB-1121-Shelf-621-aj817
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Hand-Book Of Needlework
Publisher: Wiley and Putnam
Publication Date: 1842
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Poor
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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