Crafts

London: Faber and Faber, 1951. First Edition. Hardcover in near fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, small white mark at top of front cover, spine ends slightly rubbed. Price clipped. 253pp. With drawing of card hands illustrating play. from d/j flap - ' Covered are - bidding, leading, play, strategy, tactics, psychology and the subtle variations from the rough-and-tumble of rubber bridge which go to make the accurate, successful player of Duplicate.'. more information

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London: B.T. Batsford, 1906. Second edition, revised and enlarged. Book in very good condition, half-title page, xvii and page one have some foxing on them, and a few other pages have the odd spot of foxing. Repaired tear ( 1" long x ½"high) on back cover (see picture), slightly rubbed at spine sides and ends. Front free endpaper has piece cut out by top front edge (2"long x ½" high). A very good tight copy. Catalogue pages at back of book has narrow water-stain mark at top edge. Previous owner's name at top of half-title page. A very good tight copy. xxvi, 44pp, plus 179pp (not numbered) showing the different types of lettering, in total 219 different types of lettering are illustrated. From 'Preface' - 'The book concerns itself only with the letters of the Alphabet and the corresponding Numerals. In this second edition some alphabets which did not come out satisfactorily in the first have been re-drawn; the place of others has been supplied by better examples; and a number of entirely new ones have been added, to make it more thoroughly comprehensive." (7½"h x 5"w) (19cms x 12.5cms) approx. . Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.. more information

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Newton Abbot, U.K: David and Charles, 1998. Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, only faults - slightly rubbed at spine ends and just a hint of rubbing at outer corner edges. 144pp, including resources and index. With colour frontispiece and 27 full-page colour photographs, and numerous colour photographs in the text, plus templates for the projects. From d/j flap - " With a comprehensive guide to all the materials and equipment needed to get started, the book gives detailed instructions accompanied by step-by-step photographs for all the essential techniques. There are over 20 projects including William Morris fire screen Art Deco clock, a Tiffany-style lampshade, a mosaic mirror etc. There are projects for every room in the home, in a wide range of styles transforming plain glass items of every kind into brilliantly coloured show pieces. A template of the featured piece and alternative design templates are provided for every project." . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. more information

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London: Pelham Books, 1973. Book in very good condition, spine ends very slightly bumped, internally in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, slightly rubbed at spine ends and outer corner edges. 199pp, including References and Index. With 11 colour and 9 black-and-white photographs and 16 line drawings. Includes - Methods of preservation are described in detail, accompanied by easy-to-follow working drawings. With more than 200 natural plant materials described in detail with reference to the most suitable methods of preserving. There is a chapter on preserved arrangements in the home, and one on making pictures or plaques. (8¾"h x 6½"w) (21cms x 17cms) approx. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Bryan Foster. more information

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London: Technical Press, 1953. Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in good condition, 1" closed tear at front bottom edge, and two ½" closed tears on front cover, spine ends slightly rubbed. xi, 83pp, including index. With 37 diagrams, and 25 black-and-white photographs. Giving the various methods of operating high and low speed routing machines with special emphasis on the construction and use of forms.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. more information

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London: Technical Press, 1966. Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in good condition, ½" closed tear on back cover at top outer corner edge, top edge slightly rubbed. xi, 135p, including index. With 44 diagrams, and 22 black-and-white photographs. Describing practical methods of setting up and operating the machines, together with the technique used in the preparation and maintenance of the cutting equipment.. Reprint. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. more information

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London: Technical Press, 1955. Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in good condition, four ½" closed tears, spine ends slightly rubbed. xvi, 228pp, including index. With 81 diagrams, and 37 black-and-white photographs. Methods of setting-up and operating the machine, together with details of design and how they affect the production of different classes of work.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. more information

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Hemel Hempstead, U.K: Model and Allied Publications, 1970. Hardcover in very good condition, very slight dent at top spine edge, stain on front edge of book which gives a slight light stain just at front edge of pages from page 111 to back endpapers. Previous owner's name (small) on front endpaper. Dustjacket in quite good condition, spine a little tanned, back top corner edge and top of spine have tiny pieces missing. Stain also on back cover, and 1" closed tear at top front edge. 122pp. With photographs and diagrams throughout the book. From d/j flap - " For people who are interested in making things with reinforced glass plastics, or using this most versatile material for repair work, etc. It covers materials, techniques and a vast range of applications.". Hard Cover. more information

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Robert Hale, London. 1978.. ISBN 0 7091 6743 1. First edition. xvi, 412pp. With 51 illustrations. The whole craft scene is surveyed from the world-wide organisations to national councils, charities, courses, craft centre and communal workshops. How the craftsmen survive, and what they do and how they do it and why. Price clipped. Hardcover. Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, spine very slightly tanned.. more information

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New York: Crown, 1975. In very good+ condition. 308pp. With 23 colour photographs and 700 black and white photographs, bibliography, source suppliers and index at back of book. (10"h x 7"w). Chapters - Something about miniatures - Putting it all together - Kinds of settings - How to make miniature furniture - Fabric and paper applications - Forming accessories using glass, ceramics, plastics, plaster and metal - Making more accessories through improvisations - Materials and some applications.. Soft Cover. more information

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Newton Abbot, U.K: David and Charles, 1981. Book in very good condition, just very slightly bumped at bottom spine edge. Dustjacket in very good+ condition, 3" light scratch mark on back cover, top of spine very slightly bumped. 190pp, including index. With 59 black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and 5 pages for designs to trace. From d/j flap - "For those new to the work, the author discusses tools and techniques, how to get started; for those already engraving, she provides ideas and inspiration. Chapters on photographing you glass and on packing it, the history of glass and the development of engraving and shows examples from past centuries.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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Lancaster, U.K: Construction Press, 1976. Hardcover in very good condition, spine ends very slightly bumped. Dustjacket in very good condition, 1" closed tear at outer back top edge spine ends slightly rubbed. Price clipped. 220pp, Including Appendices - Botanical classification of principal north temperate timber trees. Wood structure. Commercial wood. Index to common names and general index. Contents: Wood as a material - Converting trees to wood in service - Wood protection - Wood utilisation -Commercial woods and wood products. (12"h x 8½"w) (30cms x 21.5cms).. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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Newton Abbot, U.K: David and Charles, 1972. Book in very good condition, bottom spine edge very slightly bumped. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Dustjacket in very good condition, top edge slightly rubbed. Price clipped. 144pp, including bibliography, glossary of terms and index. With 50 black-and-white photographs, and 123 drawings and diagrams, explain construction, weaves, patterns, handles and finishes. Drawings by David Button. From d/j flap - "Describing how to make many different baskets, and other cane objects such as mats, toys and carpet-beaters. Materials and their preparation, including dyeing, are described.". Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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