Search Results: Crafts & Craftsmanship from Black Cat Hill Books

Bakersfield, CA Beads Unique, 1993. Paperback First Edition [1993], unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the wrapper covers; the plastic comb binding is secure and intact; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels.No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 32mo. (4.75 x 5.65 x 0.6 inches). 201 pages + numerous pages for Bead supply lists and notes. Weight: 5.6 ounces. Paperback: Heavy Card with Plastic Comb Binding. This handy little volume is it for the person who wants to become an expert bead jewelry designer or for the person who just loves beads and wants to know the history, the use, the trivia. Everything you did not know you did not know about beads is included with love, detail and illustrations in this handy dandy-its small-its spiral bound-you can take it with… Read More

Oneonta, NY Seeley's Ceramic Service, 1994. Paperback First Edition [1994], First Printing, so stated. First Edition [1994], First Printing, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the head and heel of the 'backstrip'; a crease near the upper corner of the rear panel; some faint indentations from being stacked carelessly with other books.The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Not quite pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.45 inches). 74 pages. Color Photography by Lilly Smith. Weight: 10 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Indianapolis, IN American Art Clay Company. Paperback First Edition, so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.55 x 0.15 inches). 59 pages. Profusely illustrated, mostly in black & white. Weight: 7.2 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

New York, NY New American Library: Plume , 1977. Paperback First Edition Thus [1977]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; some very faint creasing near the outside edge of the front panel; mild overall rubbing to the wrapper covers; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Shows a number of minor flaws, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, quite presentable. REMAINDER, showing a mark at the bottom edge. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. xxi, 437 pages. Illustrated with over 400 diagrams and drawings in black & white. First Edition Thus [1977]; First Printing indicated. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Harper & Row, 1981. Hardcover First Edition [1981]; apparently a ater printing. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows a mild bump to the lower corner of the front panel; the binding is slightly cocked off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows mild rubbing; a couple of soil spots at the front panel; very light wear to extremities, with a tiny nick at the top edge of the front panel; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a handsome, lightly used copy in a like DJ. blong 8vo. (8.75 x 8.8 x 0.75 inches). 208 pages. Profusely illustrated with drawings by Chandis Ingenthron and the Author and photographs in black & white by Linda Moore McRaven and the Author. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 4.6 ounces. First Edition [1981]; apparently a later printing. OHardback with DJ.… Read More

New Delhi, India Lustre Press, 1990. Hardcover First Edition (1990), unstated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of careful use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities with a small superficial nudge to the bottom edge of the front panel; a small faint stain to the top edge of the text block; sparse foxing to the lower extremities and the lower portion of the endpapers; former owner's gift inscription to the lower front free endpaper; the binding is sqare and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and several minor cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows very mild rubbing; just a touch of wear to the extremities; a short, closed tear at the bottom edge of the front panel; unclipped. Attractive and intact. Not far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

New York, NY Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1976. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine/Near Fine DJ: Book shows slight spine lean. Dustwrapper shows some darkening at backstrip mildest rubbing to sheen; price intact; mylar-protected. Binding secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. Oblong 4to. 136pp. 24 coloured illustrations and 183 in black and white. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK Cassell & Company Ltd, 1994. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 128pp. Profusely illustrated in color. First Ed thus, later printing. Trade Paperback. Now in paperback, this practical guide to flower arranging presents an exciting collection of floral designs to suit a wide range of settings and occasions. Illustrated throughout with photographs, the guide is full of ideas from some of the world's leading florists.

Moscow, Russia Izobrazitelnoye Iskusstvo Publishers, 1987. Hardcover Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ and housed in a Good+ Slip-case: The Book's binding leans very slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no imperfections beyond the leaning spine. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only light wear along the top edge, with a tiny snag at the top of the rear hinge; another tiny snag at the bottom edge of the front panel; unclipped. Close to 'As New'. The slip-case shows moderate wear to the extremities and considerable rubbing and soiling to the white background field. Overall,k Very Good+; NOT a Remainder, Book-Club,… Read More

Radnor, PA Chilton Book Company, 1986. Hardcover First Edition (1986); Fourth Printing. Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels and the price has been clipped; else flawless. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.15 x 8.75 x 0.85 inches). xi, 255 pages. Language: English. Weight: 38.9 ounces. First Edition (1986); Fourth Printing. Hardback with DJ.

Albuquerque, NM Crystal Myths, 1998. Video: VHS. Second Edition. Second Edition. One VHS Video Tape in Very Good condition, showing a little rubbing and just a hint of soiling to the label, housed in a vinyl plastic slip-case, also in Very Good condition, showing moderate rubbing and a single hairline crack. Overall, Very Good. Running Time: Two Hours and 18 Minutes. Video: VHS.

East Roseville, NSW, Australia Kangaroo Press, 2000. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; very faint sunning at the backstrip, though the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; former bookseller's rubber-stamped insignia at front endpaper. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 58pp. Trade Paperback.

Cumberland, MD Reverie Publishing Company, 2006. Hardcover First Edition [2006]; First Printing, so stated. First Edition [2006]; First Printing, so stated. Fine in Fine DJ:The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ is also flawless; unclipped. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. 160 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographic plates in color. Decorated Endpapers. Hardback with DJ.

Hollywood, CA Privately Printed, 1953. Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint, but perevasive soiling to wrapper covers; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 50pp. Photography by Sandy Faber. Drawings by Eve Faber. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Tokyo, Japan Shufunotomo Company, 1976. Hardcover First Edition [1976]; Ninth Printing [1996]. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the very tip of the lower corner of the DJ flap is clipped, but the price, which is at the lower corner is intact; else flawless. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 80 pages. First Edition [1976]; Ninth Printing [1996]. Hardback with DJ. 

Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England Shire Publications, 1980. Paperback First Edition (1980), Eighth Printing (2003). Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 5.85 x 0.15 inches). 32 pages. Profusely illustrated with duotone photographic plates. Language: English. Weight: 3.3 ounces. Shire Album Series, 52. First Edition (1980), Eighth Printing (2003). Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. This book chronicles the history of jet as a jewel in Great Britain and the rest of Europe from Bronze Age times to… Read More

New York, NY Rizzoli International Publications, 1987. Hardcover First Edition USA (1987), so stated. First Edition USA (1987), so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a small, faint smudge to the lower fore-edge and the binding leans very slightly while remaining secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a tiny spot of rubbing near the lower front corner tip; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.75 x 0.8 inches). 119 pages. 179 illustrations, of which 107 are in color. Translated from… Read More

Pownal, VT Storey Communications: Garden Way Publishing, 1986. Paperback Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches). 32 pages. Weight: 1.9 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. 

Pownal, VT Storey Publishing, 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus [2000]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2000]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips. The binding is square and secure; the text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Small 4to. vii, 144 pages. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Dover Books, 1985. Paperback Reprint Edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows minimal edge-wear; price removed; appears unused; binding square and secure; text clean. Just about 'As New'. 4to. Trade Paperback.