Crafts and Hobbies

Loveland, Colorado: Interweave Press, 1989. 59 pp. Re-issues the 1976 edition. Light rubbing on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Illustrated with diagrams. The Chapters are: Naming of the Parts; Mechanisms: Double-drive Bobbin-lead; Single-drive Flyer-lead; Single-drive Bobbin-lead; Spindle; Comparison and Comment; Wheel Types: Upright Wheels; Saxon Wheels; Spindles; Special Equipment; and The Ideal Wheel; followed by Appendix A: Drive Ratios; Appendix B: Useful Trivia; Appendix C: Cautions; and Appendix D: Questions and Anwers. . ISBN: 0934026556. Second Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo. knitting; spinning wheel;. more information

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Colon, Michigan: Abbot's Magic Novelty Company, 1955. 30 pp. Magazine format. Light wear; no interior markings. Illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs. The Contents are: Sid Lorraine's Chatter; Magic on Chicago's Rialto; So It's Laughs You Want; Magic Outdoors; New York Magi-chat; Are You a Magician; Devil Chips: The Electric Eye; Dia-tell; Tel-auto-mat; Grandfather's Shoe; Coke to Banana; Telephone Magic; The Spirit Glass; Flash Rising Card; Tricks of the East Indian Magicians: The Linking Link; Daisy the Dancing Dall; Clevah; Four Whom the Belle Told; Serpent Rope and Wand; E-Z Playing Card Vanish; and Tied Box and Ring. Scans are available for all books.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to. magic tricks;. more information

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London: Brockhampton Press, 1996. 111 pp. First Thus. Pictorial boards to match the dustjacket. Light wear on the corners of the dustjacket; price intact. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs, patterns and diagrams. The Chapters are: PLAY DOLLS: Two-faced dolls; Frog prince; Ballerina; Sweet Sue; Sock Gnome; Happy Clown; Cuddly Rabbit. USEFUL DOLLS: Message Doll; Tidy Teddy; Doorstop Cat; Victorian lady. LITTLE DOLLS: Christmas Fairies; House of dolls; Dolly Pocket; Baby bunting; Baby doll; Flying witch. BETTER DOLL MAKING.. ISBN: 1860191444. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. dolls; doll making; baby bunting; christmas fairies;. more information

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London: Studio Vista, 1967. 104 pp. Glossy pictorial boards. Very light wear with some darkening around the edges; no interior markings. Profusely illustrated with drawings, diagrams and black and white and colour photographs. The Chapters are: Wood: Its Growth and Qualities; Tools and Equipment; Sharpening Tools; Carving in Relief; Chip and Surface Carving; Plates Dishes and Bowls; Carving in the Round; Texture and Finish; Lettering; and Inspiration. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 12mo. sculpture; carving; modern first;. more information

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Chicago, Illinois: Relaxation Publications, 1963. First Thus. Staple-bound in card covers. Profusely illustrated with coloured diagrams. Light edge and corner wear; not store stamped.. First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. indiancrafts; indian crafts; teepee; teepees; tomahawks; tomahawk; indian drum; peace pipe; peace pipes; pouch necklace; pouch necklaces; belt pouch; belt pouches; arrow quiver; arrow quivers; stone war club; feather arm bands; bear claw necklaces; bear c. more information

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New York: The Mentor Association - The Department of Fine Arts, 1914. Staple-bound. Light edge and corner wear with traces of rust on the staples. The text of this is 12 pages about the history of rug making, illustrated with black and white photographs. Included with the text are 6 colour double-size folded "gravures." Each of these has a write up about the subject on the back; they show: Persian Carpet of the Sixteenth Century; another Persian Carpet of the Sixteenth Century; Old Rug of Kurdistan; Polish Carpet of the Sixteenth Century; Old Persian Carpet with Silver Ornamentation; yet another Persian Carpet of the Sixteenth Century.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to. rugs; rug making; kazak; mina khani; djushaghan; hamadan; persian rug; baluchistan; kulah; turkey; turkish rugs; lesghi; bokhara; tekke; daghestan; caucus; asia minor; saruk; yuruk; saraband; ghiordes prayer rug; geraghan; mentor; gravure;. more information

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