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Germany: H.E.C., 1995. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 30 pages. Knitting magazine with beautiful colour photos and multilingual instructions. Undated but appears to be circa 1995. Writing on page 14 plus a bit on front cover. Average wear. A sound copy..

Iceland: Istex, 1990. Book. Illus. by Stefansson, Pall (Photographer). Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 62 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1990. 20 pages of lovely colour photographs of Icelandic models wearing beautiful sweaters. Balance of book contains instructions for making sweaters. Text in English. Average wear. Binding intact. Couple of coffe drops on back cover. Small store stamp atop front cover, otherwise unmarked. A sound copy of this beautiful work..

Augusta, Maine: The Vickery & Hill Publishing Co., 1926. Book. Illus. by Caswell, Edward C. - Cover Illustration. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 20 pages. Features: Child's Set for Bedroom and Table; A Page of Crochet and Tatting; Two Attractive luncheon-sets and the always useful Doily; A Laundry-bag and Traveling-Case, Attractive and useful; Story - The Seventh Girl (serial), by Helen Joan Hultman; Buds and Fallen Petals (complete) - by Eudora Ramsay Richardson; That Red-Haired Girl (complete) - by Thomas J. Gigg; Looking Ahead, by Doris Grant; Poem - Vacation Days, by Orpha M. Gardner. Faint address label atop front cover which bears three inch opening along fold. Average wear. Moderately yellowed. A worthy copy..

U.K.: Haggerston Press / Needlework Unlimited, 1989. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 223 pages. Footnotes. Index of marks. Bibliography. Index. "The first comprehensive and authoritative study of American silver thimbles. Will be of particular value to collectors because it covers the full range American silver thimbles, from the rarest and most fanciful to the common work-a-day examples. All are clearly illustrated and fully described with particular attention to design details and to dates and places of manufacture." - from dust jacket, which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Printed upon glossy stock. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this prized reference..

USA: American Indian Basketry / John M. Gogol. Good. 1984. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. 34 pages. Feature: Traditional Arts of the Indians of Western Oregon. Generously illustrated with wonderful archival black and white photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; American Indian Basketry and Other Native Arts, 15 September 1985, No. 18, Vol. V, No. 2 - Columbia River / Plateau Indian Beadwork .

USA: The Puffin Company, LLC, 1999. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 56 pages. Features: Rare Shirley Temple Dolls; Native American Dolls; Novelist Anne Rice's Doll Museum; German Fish Tank Fantasies; A History of the Gesland Company; Schoenhut Toys Set Records!; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy..

USA: Stampington & Company, 2006. Magazine. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 144 pages. Features: Doll Artist Profile of Jodi & Richard Creager; Cover Story - Jerrie Hall's Court Jester; Wire-Inspire Dolls; Answering the Challenge - Celebrity Look-Alike Dolls; Scribbles - Designing Templates for Dollmaking; and much more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

USA: Aleene's, 1969. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 12 pages. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Projects included: Foil Fish; Foil Angel; Abstract Flowers; Bahama Figure; Grape Plaque; Burnished Metal Look; Cats on Cork; Sailing Ships; Abstract Wing; Magnolias; Cattails; Owl. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound working copy..

USA: Coutts / Hallmark, 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 28 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Loaded with lovely colour photos. Undated but appears to be circa 1965. No mention of any other printings. Author was a gift wrapping stylist for Hallmark. Here she provides well-illustrated instructions how to decoratively: wrap boxes, trim boxes with ribbon, tie a bow, wrap a gift without a box, combine papers, wrap gifts for him, her or children, wrap anniversary, shower and wedding gifts, wrap Christmas gifts, and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy of this charming guide..

New York: Bruce Clements & Co., 1961. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Revised. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 390 pages. Index. Bibliography. Glossary. Black and white illustrations. "The long-awaited revised edition of the book which has brought knowledge of gemstones and a new enthusiasm and interst in the art of the lapidary to thousands of readers. Long considered the definitive handbook in this fascinating field." - from dust jacket. Light wear to book which bears prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean and unmarked. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Nice clean solid copy..

U.K.: Salamander Books Limited, 1993. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 168 pages. Index. "Packed with full colour throughout, this imaginative book features over 250 exciting designs to create with paper, with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions." - from dust jacket. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket. Nice copy..

New York: The Linen Thread Company, 1925. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 14 page stapled book. Provides illustrated instructions for Italian Hemstitching, Cross Stitch, Small Garments, New Filet Designs for Linen Thread, Armenian Edge, Swedish Weaving, and more. Some pages holding by one staple. Unmarked. Somewhat above-average wear. Small peeled spot on front cover. A worthy vintage copy..

USA: Scott, 1976. Book. Illus. by Thompson, Bill. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 235 pages. The definitive guide to the art of china painting. Covers the subject so completely as to make it suitable for beginners as well as advanced china painters. Prior owner's details upon front endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked with light wear to book. Binding tight and square. Heavy wear to dust jacket..

USA: Bead & Button, 2007. Magazine. Illus. by Forbes, Jim (Cover). Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 162 pages. Features: Create a peyote necklace in contrasting colors; String gemstones for a natural look; Stitch an airy right-angle weave bracelet; Make an easy chain mail bracelet; Stitch a dazzling crystal necklace; Make 5 new wirework projects; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy..

USA: MAGS, 1994. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 60 Minute VHS videotape with case. "Glass, Fire and Imagination... These are the elements required for creating unique glass beads using the process of flameworking. This video not only details the step-by-step process of creating and decorating beads, but is also an invitation to explore the fascinating world of working with hot glass. Anyone interested in the creation of hot glass beads will find this sixty minute video to be both entertaining and valuable." - from cover. Usual library markings and wear..

USA: Eagles View Publishing, 1992. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 82 pages. "Anyone who enjoys making and wearing their own beautiful earrings will not want to miss this new twist on beaded jewelry." - from back cover. Heavily worn former library copy with usual markings. Still a worthy reference copy..

Toronto: Patons & Baldwins, Limited, 1945. Book. Good. Paperback. Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 44 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1940s. Detailed instructions for how to knit these vintage men's garments..

Toronto: Patons & Baldwins, Limited, 1945. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 30 pages. Undated. Appears to be circa early 1940s. Average wear. Binding intact. Ink stamp to front cover. Some writing and soiling to contents. A sound vintage copy..

UK: Blitz, 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 144 pages. "Explore the versatility of paper with this stunningly illustrated book which features over 25 decorative and practical objects made from paper and card. Learn skills that will give you pleasure for a lifetime, such as papier-mache, quilling and the Victorian art of decoupage. Each imaginative project is photographed in full-colour and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations enabling you to finish the projects to a professional standard." - from back board. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Lovely copy..

USA: Stampington & Company. Good. 2001. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Material Differences - Tapestry; Clay Arts - Spirit Guide Vessels; On the Surface - Discharge Dyeing on Velvet; Embellishments - Stained-Glass Brooches; Threads - Black Velvet - An Evening Bag; Accoutrements - Folded Fabric Necklaces; Gwen Gibson Designer Collection; Embroidered Expressions of Marie-Claire Billault; Fit for a Queen! - Fancy Lanyard Necklaces; The Magical World of Cirque du Soleil - a rare opportunity to meet their creative costume designers in Montreal; Dr. Laura's Passion; and more. 96 pages. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy.; 4to .