ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Textiles & Costume Books

Schiffer Publications, Ltd., 1998 Few people have seen an original copy of any of the highly sought after Herman Miller product catalogs. This exact reprint of the profusely illustrated 1955/56 Herman Miller Collection will introduce classic modern furniture to anyone interested in twentieth-century design, plus provide detailed documentation and essential information for the connoisseur. The Herman Miller name has come to be synonymous with great modern furniture design. With an introduction by super-desig... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** Few people have seen an original copy of any of the highly sought after Herman Miller product catalogs. This exact reprint of the profusely illustrated 1955/56 Herman Miller Collection will introduce classic modern furniture to anyone interested in twentieth-century design, plus provide detailed documentation and essential information for the connoisseur. The Herman Miller name has come to be synonymous with great modern furniture design. With an ... more information

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Atglen, PA, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, 1998. Reprint of the classic catalog with the introduction by George Nelson, Director of Design for Herman Miller, furniture designed by the legendary Charles Eames, and Alexander Girard, designer of the Herman Miller Textile and Wallpaper Collections, original list prices, and a current value guide, with a preface by Leslie Pina. A must for collectors and designers.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. ... more information

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New York: Dover Publications, 1994 120pp, illustrated, fine softback.. Soft Cover. Fine. Quarto. ... more information

Offered by Castle Hill Books (United Kingdom) +/-

This Book is a primary reference in many other costuming references. The author states that the primary function of clothes is to affirm one's status, He examines this theory using examples from various parts of the world and both historical and modern costume. He includes also military and children's clothing. A study by an acclaimed author of books on fashion.... more information

Offered by The Austin Airplane Co. (Texas, United States) +/-

hard cover. 11" x 8 1/2. The leather motorcycle jacket is so much more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to come. The first of its... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2000 The leather motorcycle jacket is so much more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to ... more information

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NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1981 Special limited edition bound in hand-crafted leather by Brown & Bigelow. Edition limited to 3000 copies, of which this is No. 1661. 495, (1) pp. Profusely illustrated in color. Printed entirely on thick, glossy stock. This is an unmarked copy in perfect condition except for a couple of small spots on the rear cover which may, after all, be coloring in the leather, else as new. FINE. This is a massive (eight pounds) and comprehensive tour through the Smithsonian's Am... more information

Offered by A. J. Frank & Co. (Illinois, United States) +/-

Glorieta. 8.5 x 11 Hardback in Good condition. 1970. Illustrated by 32 Color Plates 98 Black and White; Reprint of the 1927 edition. Back map is detached.; 3.5; 213 pp. . ... more information

Offered by RugBooks.com (California, United States) +/-

New Mexico: Rio Grande Press, Inc., 1970 Hardcover book is tight, no highlighting, no marking in text. Appears unread. Maps on end pages. Attractive decorative boards. This is a reprint of a book originally published in 1927. 213 pages. Many photographs, drawings, Index. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

Offered by Mary Ann's Mostly Books (Arizona, United States) +/-

New Mexico: Rio Grande Press, Inc., 1970 Book is tight, no highlighting, no marking in text. Appears unread. Maps on end pages. Attractive decorative boards. This is a reprint of a book originally published in 1927. 213 pages. Many photographs, drawings, Index. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

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New Mexico: Rio Grande Press, Inc., 1970 Book is tight, no highlighting, no marking in text. Appears unread. Maps on end pages. Attractive decorative boards. This is a reprint of a book originally published in 1927. 213 pages. Many photographs, drawings, Index. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

Offered by Mary Ann's Mostly Books (Arizona, United States) +/-

Dorset, UK: Blandford Press, 1982. 10 x 7-1/2, 202 pages, Index, Bibliography, Glossary, many Color and Black and White Photographs throughout. A few small bumps at bottom front edge of book, clean copy. Dust Jacket is Good+, with a light chip at top front edge. A comprehensive guide to the rich variety of decorative needlework which has been produced up to the present day. For Historians, Collectors, and Contemporary Needleworkers. Presents the background of Tudor and Stuart Embroidery, Blackwork, Stumpwor... more information

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Tokyo/New York: Kodansha, 1985 Quarto, burgundy red cloth covered boards with blindstamp cover decoration and white spine titles. In brown cloth covered slipcase with full panel photo-illustrated paste on front and back. 206pp. including index, selected bibliography, glossary and appendix of photographs of Kakihan, signatures and inscriptioins. Very generously illustrated throughout with hundreds of color and black and white photographs of masks. Includes Okina, Demon, Bugyo, Gigaku, Noh, Kyogen, Shishi and... more information

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New York, New York: Weatherhill, Inc, 1995. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. ISBN: 0-8348-0341-0.... more information

Offered by Adventures Underground (Washington, United States) +/-

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Shambhala Pubns, 1995 Providing in-depth background information on the theatrical genres represented and carving techniques, this volume illustrates and identifies the finest netsuke mask masterpieces from hundreds of netsuke masks of every type, style and material.. Cloth, in Box Sleeve. New/New. ... more information

Offered by Crunruh Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

Tokyo ; New York: Kodansha International Ltd ,U.S., 1985. Book in new condition in beautiful slipcase.No jacket.Illustrated with 350 color photos,42 b&w figures and 453 photos of signatures and inscriptions.. First American Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. ... more information

Offered by Grandview Book Gallery (Nevada, United States) +/-

London: Hugh Evelyn Limited, 1966 (88) pages, including 20 full-color plates. The first series of this study of costume exhibits in exquisite detail Western dress during various periods of the 19th century. The full range of attire--from outdoor dress to evening dress, from sporting dress to walking dress, from children's dress to adult attire--is displayed. A "must have" for theatrical designers, historic reenactors, and costume historians. The book is clean and tight in a nice dust jacket th... more information

Offered by Bertram & Williams, Books and Fine Art (Virginia, United States) +/-

London: Miller's, 2001. FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING..............NO perceptible rubs or creasing to cover / book, NO marks or inscriptions to pages . First Edition. Soft Cover. Mint. 6 " By 8 1/4" Tall. ... more information

Offered by Bookworms Paradise Ltd. (West Sussex, United Kingdom) +/-

Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press,. 1987. Fine, cloth, dj F, 332 p., 8.5"x11". Appears unread. Profusely. illustrated, with great examples.. Fine, cloth, dj F, 332 p., 8.5"x11". Appears unread. Profusely illustrated, with great examples. Hard cover ... more information

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