Woman's Handiwork In Modern Homes

8vo. [New York]: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1881. 8vo., xii, 242 pp., five chromolithographic plates and numerous uncolored engravings in the text. Original green cloth, stamped in burgundy ink, gilt title to upper board, some fraying to the edges of the boards; very good. Contemporary bookseller’s label and later ownership signature on front pastedown. § First edition. Detailed instructions… Read more about this item

Nicely illustrated antique copy of "Woman's Handiwork in Modern Homes" by Constance Cary Harrison. 1882; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. This edition features five colored chromolithograph plates (two by Louis C. Tiffany) and numerous black & white illustrations (some of which span two pages). Here are some examples of the contents: The Governing Rules of Decorative Art; Stitches, Ancient and… Read more about this item

[New York}: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1882. SECOND EDITION. With numerous illustrations, including 5 full-page colored plates, 2 of which designed by Louis C. Tiffany. Publisher's decorated cloth, a bit worn on spine; interior excellent. Second edition, first printed the prior year. Handiwork for women includes, according to the book, embroidery, brush and pigment, and modern homes. Many wonderful ideas… Read more about this item

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1881 242 pp.; Ex-Library; stamped; spine is torn; cover is weary; pages 210-242 are stained in the inner-upper corner; with 5 beutiful chromolithograph plates, and other B/W plates. Size: 21 cm Tall

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1882. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 242 pages. Tan cloth with brown and gilt blindstamped lettering and decorations, five chromolithographs and numerous line illustrations throughout. Moderate edge and extremity wear with light fraying at spine ends, gilt on front cover rubbed, covers lightly soiled. Very sturdy.

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2010-09-10. Paperback. Good.

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