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A Guide to Collecting Silver
by De Castres Elizabeth
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1980
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£22.99
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This guide covers the complete spectrum of items wrought in silver and silver plate, and information on related subjects such as hallmarking, caring for silver, and how to recognise styles and methods of working.It has a bibliography and a foreword by Herald Goggard. Well illustrated in b/w and color. 25 color illustrations on four double sided plates.Dust Jacket is price-clipped.… Read more about this item Item Price
£22.99
Bullion Stitch Embroidery: From Roses to Wild Flowers. Milner Craft Series
by Bradford Jenny
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- Used - Fine
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- 1993
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£13.67
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Exciting new designs in raised embroidery. Jenny Bradford features fresh applications for the ever - popular bullion stitch. Using this stitch, as well as some knots and satin stitches, she has created many attractive designs in raised embroidery. This book is designed to introduce the beginner to this fascinating form of embroidery and for others already familiar with bullion stitch… Read more about this item Item Price
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Wicker , Cane and Willow by Beth Franks. Decorating Ideas, Step-by-Step Projects, Design Techniques. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Excellent
by Franks Beth
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- As New
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- As New
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- First Edition Stated
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- 1990
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- Hardcover
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£12.06
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Decorating ideas...step-by-step projects...design techniques. This book offers clear text and beautiful color photographs. It will guide you through the evaluation, purchase, and care of your wicker. Seven step-by-step projects are presented, ranging from painting wicker and recaning a chair to building a vine basket and a twig plant stand. A immaculate Book. Item Price
£12.06
Quilting for Beginners. Patchwork & Applique Projects For All Ages
by Frank, Agnes
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- Used - Fine
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1985
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- Hardcover
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£12.06
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Patchwork & applique projects for all ages by Agnes Frank with instructions by Linda Stokes. Drawings and diagrams by Frank Mahood and Jack Fox. This book explains the basic steps to successfully piecing and appliqueing quilt designs. Agnes Frank's imaginative and colorful quilt block projects are designed to teach the fundamentals of this popular pastime from the choice of materials… Read more about this item Item Price
£12.06
Quilts to wear
by Avery Virginia
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Very Good
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- 1982
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- Hardcover
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£17.70
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Virginia Avery, a noted quilt designer, provides designs, ideas and guidance for making designer-quality clothes. The book is packed with ideas and variations for adapting commercial patterns into elegant jackets, vests, blouses, kimonos, dresses, suits and adornments, all rich in color and texture. The author takes the sewer through the patterns, pitfalls, design, fabrics, fillers and batting and the choices… Read more about this item Item Price
£17.70
Quilting & Patchwork by Sunset Books.
by Sunset Books
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- Used - Fine
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- 1974
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- Paperback
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£8.07
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Menlo Park, California: Lane Books November 1974 Sixth Printing. . Illustrated card wraps. 80 pp. A very informative book, covering history, general techniques, patchwork applique by sewing machine, sharing and showing quilts and stories and superstitions. Very well illustrated with b/w and color photographs and diagrams. A nice copy.. Soft Cover. Fine. Item Price
£8.07
The Ehrman Needlepoint Book
by Ehrman Hugh
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
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- 1996
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- Hardcover
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£17.70
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Pleasantville, NY/ Montreal: The Readers Digest Association, Inc., 1996. 144 pp including index. This book presents a sumptuous feast of 35 stunning designs from 14 featured designers, including: Kaffe Fassett, Candace Bahouth, Elian McCready and Jill Gordon. Full-color charts are provided for each pattern along with clear, detailed stitching instructions and ideas on how to adapt or alter the design.… Read more about this item Item Price
£17.70
Decorative Papering
by Wiles, Richard
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- Used - Fine
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1990
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- Hardcover
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- 9780706368789
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£13.67
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London: Ward Lock, 1990. Basic methods of hanging wallpaper are covered and details of special techniques required to create unusual effects with murals and marbled papers, not only on walls, but also on doors and furniture. Colour photographs and line drawings complement an informative text, which will inspire you to new heights of creativity in interior design and decoration.… Read more about this item Item Price
£13.67
The Pleasures Of Cross-Stitch
by Better Homes and Gardens. Crafts Editor; Laura Holtorf
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- Used - Very Good
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- Eight Printing
- Published
- 1989
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- Hardcover
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- 9780696010804
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£12.10
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Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1989. Glossy illustrated hard-board covers. 80 pp. Both novice and skilled needle workers will find the following cross-stitch information helpful. This book will provide : 'Samplers and Sayings'....'Pretty Florals to Embroider'....'Very Special Gifts'....'Festive Christmas Stitchery' and more. Very well illustrated with bright color photographs. Materials and instructions are clear. An attractive bright book..… Read more about this item Item Price
£12.10
International Needlework Designs. 50 Designs From 17 Countries
by Silverstein, Mira..... Artwork By Roberta Frauwirth
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
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- 1978
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- Hardcover
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- 9780684151694
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£21.78
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1978. 180 pp. This book covers characteristic needlework projects from the U.S. and Central America, the British Isles and Europe, the Middle and Far East, and Africa. The techniques required to work them include canvas and counted thread embroidery, free-form embroidery, quilting, applique, needle lace and beadwork. Specific directions with diagrams are… Read more about this item Item Price
£21.78
Four Seasons Cross-Stitch
by Better Homes and Gardens
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- Used - Fine
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- First Edition, First Printing
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- 1990
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- Hardcover
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- 9780696018756
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£20.16
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Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1990. Glossy illustrated boards. 224 pp. Illustrated with diagrams and color photographs. Four-Seasons Cross-Stitch showcases 86 projects to make each of your holidays and special events unforgettable. From the crisp clarity of a winter landscape to the radiant beauty of a summer garden, the changing of the seasons offers a medley of color and… Read more about this item Item Price
£20.16
Textured Embroidery; Milner Craft Series
by Bradford Jenny
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- As New
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- 1993
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- Paperback
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- 9781863510769
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£13.67
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Australia: Sally Milner Publishing, 1993. Illustrated card covers. Jenny introduces her new stitches and flowers to create beautiful textured designs which many know as Brazillian embroidery. She shows how these basic ideas can be worked in a variety of threads so that they can be applied to anything from miniature jewellery pieces to exquisite wool embroidery designs. Clear instructions are… Read more about this item Item Price
£13.67
Making and Managing an Art & Craft Shop
by Lewis Ralph
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1981
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- Hardcover
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- 9780715380659
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£11.70
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Newton Abbot London: David & Charles, 1981. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of owning a shop selling paintings and craftsmanship. Ralph Lewis is an art and craft shop owner who has twenty years experience of solving shop management problems. Fourteen informative chapters and an index supplied. The Contents : (1) Starting and Art and Craft Shop, (2) The… Read more about this item Item Price
£11.70
Classic Dolls' Houses
by Eaton Faith. Photographs By Nick Nicholson
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- Used - Fine
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- Near Fine
- Published
- 1984
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- Hardcover
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- 9781898799009
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£28.23
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London: Artus Books , 1984. Faith Eaton - an internationally-known collector and conservator of dolls and miniature houses and works for museums both in England and abroad. Nick Nicholson has specialized in photographing dolls' houses for the last thirty years. Classic Dolls' Houses presents a selection of the finest examples in Europe and America to show a variety of traditions… Read more about this item Item Price
£28.23
Dolls' Clothes Pattern Book
by Gadia-Smitley, Roselyn
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1987
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- Hardcover
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- 9780806964362
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£21.37
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New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1987. Whether you want to make a new wardrobe for a child's Cabbage Patch Kid ot Barbie doll, or whether you want to clothe a valuable collector's doll in period costume, the patterns you're looking for can be found right here. Full-scale patterns and easy-to-follow instructions supplied. Full page color section of… Read more about this item Item Price
£21.37
Country Dolls
by Better Homes and Gardens
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- Used - Near Fine
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- First Edition, First Printing
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- 1991
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- Hardcover
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- 9780696019159
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£12.10
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Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1991. Illustrated glossy hardboard covers. The contents of this book...Heirloom Dolls.... A Beautiful Bride.... Natural Beauties.... Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty.... Prairie Dolls.... Scrap-bag Dolls.... and acknowledgements. Patterns and instructions provided. Full-page color illustrations throughout book. This book remains bright and promises to please.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Item Price
£12.10
Simplified Furniture Design and Construction: A Handbook For The Amateur Builder
by Butler, David E
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- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
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- 1970
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- 9780498073458
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£19.76
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Cranbury, New Jersey: A.S. Barnes and Company Inc., 1970. David E. Butler's handbook for amateur builders provide techniques of simple construction allowing the assembly of high quality furniture with a minimum investment in tools. Half of the projects described were built with no power tools at all. If you like working with wood you will find this volume an inspiration.… Read more about this item Item Price
£19.76
Making Potpourri Colognes and Soaps
by Webb, David A
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- Used
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- First Edition, Sixth Printing
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- 1988
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- 9780830690183
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£13.31
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Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, 1988. Making Potpurri, Colognes and Soaps.... 102 Natural Recipes. Step-by-step diagrams, work-in-progress photos and easy-to-follow recipes. The contents: Part One:...The Basics. Part Two.... Specific Ingredients & Specific Recipes. Part Three.... How Tos & More Recipes. An Appendix: Mail-order Supplies and index provided. A clean bright copy. ISBN: 0-8306-9018-2. First Edition, Sixth Printing. Hard Cover.… Read more about this item Item Price
£13.31
Vanessa-Ann's My Grandmother Taught Me To Crochet
by The Vanessa-Ann Collection ( Jo Packham and Terrece Beesley)
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- Used
- Edition
- First Printing
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- 1991
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- 9780696023590
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£16.13
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New York: Meredith Press, 1991. 160 pp including index. The patterns and photographs evoke the memory and capture the spirit of those days gone by, when more than just a crafting skill was passed down to the next generation. You will find antique pillows, handbags, pincushions, lampshades, christening gowns, tablerunners, frame borders and more, each evoking a quieter, simpler… Read more about this item Item Price
£16.13
Juggling For The Complete Klutz
by Cassidy, John and B.C. Rimbeaux
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- Used
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- 9780932592002
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, CAN
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£8.07
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Stanford, CA: Klutz Press. 1986. Second Edition Revised & Expanded. Book Very Good Plus. Illustrated card covers. Softcover. Well illustrated throughout by Diane Waller. "If you can scramble an egg, find reverse in a Volkswagon, or stumble onto the light switch in the bathroom at night... you can learn to juggle". This book will take you through the learning… Read more about this item Item Price
£8.07