Richmond, New South Wales: Wentworth Books, 1972. 100 g; 40 pages, illustrated with line drawings. The author's sticker at the lower right-hand corner of the front paste down, and her signature and 1973 on the verso of the half title page. The original thickened card binding has illustration of a spinning wheel on the lower right-hand corner. It is slightly faded across the top edge of the front panel. ".... Beginning Spinning should prove most useful to people who are just taking up this hobby. It should be of special value to women in country districts who do not have access to the practical demonstrations available to city spinners. It describes in detail the qualities of the different types of fleeces, how to prepare them before spinning and the actual spinning process. With the aid of this book it would be possible for most people who had access to a wheel to spin a thread. From that point on the art of spending is largely a matter of practice -- -- there is some useful information on common troublespots" rear panel blurb. Signed by Author. Second Australian Edition. Stapled Illustrated Card. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Diagrammatic. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. craft -- Spinning. (more information)

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