Search Results: the history of the silk dyeing by heusser albert h

Paterson NJ Silk Dyers' Association of America, 391927, hardcover. This history actually starts with ancient times, around the world, including Biblical reference to dyeing and silk. Illustrated with facsimiles, drawings, photographs, many portraits. Generous index, especially of persons and companies. -- Hardcover, 8.5x11 inches, 604 pages. Condition: FAIR-only (pages are bright and clear and the textblock binding is solid, BUT the cover and endsheets are detached and worn). -- A copy for binding or reference.

Paterson, New Jersey: Silk Dyers' Association of America, 1927. A clean, square, tight copy. Internal condition is Fine. Binding condition is graded Very Good due to spine lettering faking-off and a few shallow scratches on the rear cover. Inner hinges are perfect. Corners are NOT bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. Bound in the original sturdy burgundy cloth with gilt titles. Handsome red marbled end papers. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked. NO foxing. A massive and important source of historical and photographic reference material on the silk dyeing industry in America. Profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, reproductions of newspaper notices, advertisements, portraits of industry pioneers, factory buildings, machinery, etc. Comprehensive 44 page index. Pages are printed on heavy coated stock. . First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Very Good+ condition/No Jacket. xiv, 604pp.