Hooked Rug, Signed (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Black & White Photos & Illus. (illustrator). New York, NY: Tudor publishing co. Used-Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1937. . Hardcover. Sm 4to., 210 pp., Signed by author. Ripped bookplate. Cracked hinges but binding solid. Cover worn. .

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. This is really a beautiful book. The pages are in exceptional condition. I don't think I saw any soiling. There isn't any of this spotting or foxing that sometimes is seen with glossy or coated pages. There really aren't any imperfections I need to call out. There are no markings on any of the pages. No one has written their name or anything else on any of the pages. There are no creases on any of the pages. A 67-year-old book. I'd like to have its genes. Having nothing to do with appearance, I do want to note that there is a bit of old book smell. The covers look terrific. I've provided photographs. There is a light mark near the top edge of the front. Also a spot of darkening on the rear cover. Otherwise, as you can see, the covers are quite clean. The gilt lettering on the front and spine and the brown design on the front is quite bright. There is very little wear on the covers, a crease at the bottom of the spine. This book is very solidly bound, nothing loose, no spaces between the pages or the covers and the pages, no binding issues of any kind. The spine is slightly cocked forward. However, what makes this book special isn't the condition alone. The author, William Winthrop Kent, has signed a card/label that was attached to the coated or glossy second blank front free end paper (See photo). It is no longer attached but is in excellent condition, without any wear. It can easily be pasted back into place. There is no abrasion underneath. It still entirely smooth, but with the darkened rectangular shape of the card/label. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As New copy in As New dustwrapper. This is really brand new copy in everything. Inscribed by the author opposite to title page: 'To Joanna, With best wishes, Jessie. First printing with full number line. Invitation letter to author's three day workshop at the historic Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont from February 2001 laid in. Letter is signed and inscribed by the author. Also, booklet on Mary Sheppard Burton, world class rug hooking artist laid in. Flawless, truly collectible copy, protected in clear mylar cover. 176 pages, illustrated throughout. Summary: This treasury holds more than 500 of the choicest hooked rugs. The chapters present the best work found from Nova Scotia to Hawaii over many years. Some of the finest private and museum collections are represented and noteworthy public exhibits, auctions, dealers, and clubs for hooked rugs are listed. 1st Printing 1st Printing 1st Printing. Inscribed by Author.