Hellot M (13 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of dyeing as practiced in 18th-century France. The author, a keen observer of the dye-house, explores the process of dyeing wool, silk, and cotton, providing detailed instructions and insights into the methods used by professional dyers. The text delves into the intricacies of preparing the materials, setting the vats, and using various natural dyes to achieve a wide array of colors. The author meticulously examines the distinction between "true" and "false" colors, arguing that true colors, or "colors in grain", are achieved through a complex chemical process that binds the dye particles to the fibers of the material being dyed. The book also highlights the importance of the "bouillon" - a preparatory process that utilizes acid and fine earth to expand the pores of the wool, making it more receptive to the dye. Through this exploration of dyeing techniques, the book sheds light on the chemical principles underpinning the art, providing readers with a valuable historical record of dyeing practices and their scientific basis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. 8vo., pp.xx, 446, green cloth, gilt, b/w plates; ownership autograph to half title page, with occasional light foxing to prelims, slight rubbing to extremities, with very slight wear to extremities and small stain at foot of spine and rear board, generally very good copy.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. 4 volumes reliure demi basane maroquinée bleue à coins de l'époque, dos à nerfs, 432 pages, 467 pages, 316 pages [1], 432 pages. Tome 1: Joffre et la guerre de mouvement, 1914, avec 22 croquis. Tome 2: Joffre et la guerre d'usure, 1915-1916, avec 11 croquis. Par le Général M. Daille. Tome 3: Le commandement des généraux Nivelle et Pétain, avec 19 croquis. Par le Général Hellot. Tome 4: Foch et la victoire des alliés 1918, avec 16 croquis. Par le Général René Tournès. Reliures sgnées de Farraire. Collection de mémoires, études et documents pour servir à l'histoire de la guerre mondiale. Ensemble bien relié et en bel état ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ).

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. R160219264: 1937. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Coiffe en pied abîmée, Papier jauni. 432 pages + 467 pages + 316 pages + 359 pages - nombreuses cartes en noir et blanc hors texte - coiffe en pied abîmée sur le tome 1. . . . Classification Dewey : 940.3-Première Guerre mondiale 1914-1918.

25 cm. Dos volúmenes, encuadernados den plena piel de época, con nervios. Dorados lomo. Cortes pintados. Segunda edición para el Tomo I (1764) y primera para el segundo (1753). Frontispicio, y láminas grabadas, algunas pldegadas. Según Neville, la obra más importante del siglo XVIII sobre minería, refinación, química metalúrgica y fundición. Ejemplar limpio y muy buen estado, con pequeña pérdida de material (sin afectar al texto) en margen superior del tomo I. XXXVIII- 1 h. 424 pp. 1 lám. XVI-661 pp. 1 h. y 55 láms. plegadas En francés.

Original Boards. Condition: Very Good. First Ed. ix; (blank); (vi); 508; (iv)(publisher's advert) pages. 6 copper engraved plates showing the process of dying silk. Uncut page edges. Small paper repair to the corner of the title-page. Bookplate of Leonard Knight Elmhirst (the educationalist and founder of Dartington) on the front pastedown. Light blue marbled paper covered boards with a paper covered spine and label. A good unsophisticated copy of a rare translation.