Crafts And Hobbies from Washburn Books

Republic, Missouri: Western Printing Co (printed by) (1975-1977), 1977 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 3rd Printing. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Three books describing methods of decorating eggs. Vol I 80pp illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and a double page centrefold in colour. Vol II 27pp and Vol III 43pp, both illustrated throughout with colour photographs.… Ler mais sobre este item

London: Collins & Brown, 2011 Book. Near Fine. Illustrated Boards. First Edition, First Printing. 7" Tall x 8.7" Wide. Knitting patterns for soft toys featuring over 15 different cat breeds and types. 144pp illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Small nick to top edge, otherwise near fine copy with no inscriptions..

London: BCA, 1994 Book. Illus. by Jan Baldwin (Photographs). Near Fine. Pale Green Cloth Boards. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Comprehensive guide to the art of stencilling, with full instructions and stencil outlines included. 125pp plus index to rear, illustrated in colour throughout. Patterned endpapers, green letting to top board and spine. Minimal shelfwear, otherwise near fine… Ler mais sobre este item

Penryn, Cornwall: Atlantic Transport Publishers, 1995 Book. Very Good. Blue Cloth Boards. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Descriptions of 50 classic layouts of model railways, together with the stories of their creators. 159pp illustrated throughout with photographs in colour and black and white and drawings. Gilt lettering to spine. Signed by the author… Ler mais sobre este item

New York: Lark Crafts, 2012 Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 9" Square. Guide to tools and materials required for the art of collage. 132pp with index, illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Slight wear to lower corner of rear panel, otherwise near fine copy with no inscriptions..

Beverley, East Yorkshire: Hutton Press Ltd, 1986 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Account of the lives of travellers in Britain in the 20th century, with examples of their horse-drawn vehicles, by the owner of a gypsy caravan restorer and sign-writer. 113pp illustrated with black and white photographs. Slight creasing to corners, some… Ler mais sobre este item

Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Frank Graham, 1972 Book. Good. Blue Cloth Boards. Presumed First Edition.. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The first biography of the lesser known of the two wood-engravers from Newcastle, the other being Thomas Bewick. Joseph Crawhall was also a ropemaker, writer and watercolour painter, who produced hand-coloured wood engravings for many books. 144pp with index illustrated in… Ler mais sobre este item

London: Mitchell Beazley, 1996 Book. Illus. by James Merrell (photography). Very Good. Dark Blue Cloth Boards. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Celebration of woodworking as a rural craft, mixing the inspirational with the practical. Features 18 step by step projects. 160pp illustrated profusely throughout with colour photographs and drawings. Gilt lettering to spine, peach coloured endpapers. Boards… Ler mais sobre este item

New York: E P Dutton, 1979 Book. Near Fine. Black Cloth Boards. New & Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Complete expert guide to book collecting. 304pp with index. Gilt lettering to spine. Near fine copy with no marks or inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has slight edge and surface wear and tape repair to top edge, otherwise very… Ler mais sobre este item

Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 1986 Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Literary examination of the hobby of book-collecting, with lots of practical advice. 279pp with index, illustrated in black and white. Minimal fading and creasing to spine, otherwise near fine copy with no inscriptions. .

Mallorca: Salvat Editores S A, 1988 Book. Very Good. Black Leatherette. Presumed First Edition.. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The story of Lladro porcelain. Text in Spanish. 279pp illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Colour photo affixed to top board with gilt border and lettering. Slight bumping to corners and traces or erased notes to endpaper, otherwise very good… Ler mais sobre este item

London: SQN, 1975 Book. Good. Soft cover. Presumed First Edition.. 8.25" Square. Interesting little book about the history of Covent Garden, in London, and the craftsmen who have worked there over the years, with a plea to preserve the area after the famous Covent Garden Market closed down. 48pp illustrated in black and white. Maps and details will be out… Ler mais sobre este item

London: Atlantic Books on behalf of Guardian Newspapers Ltd, 2005 Book. Very Good. Black Cloth Boards. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Guide to solving the Guardian's famously difficult crossword, with lots of examples, tricks of the trade and practice puzzles. 184pp. Gilt lettering to spine. Slight bumping to spine and corners, otherwise very good… Ler mais sobre este item

London: Denys Ingram Publishers, 1982 Book. Very Good. Black Cloth Boards. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Selection of entries from two of Arthur Walter Gamage's mail order toy catalogues from 1902 and 1906 with comprehensive descriptions of the items offered for sale. 160pp illustrated profusely throughout with black and white drawings. Gilt lettering to spine, red… Ler mais sobre este item

Witney, Oxfordshire: Teddy Bears of Witney, 2009 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Catalogue featuring teddy bears made around the world. 144pp illustrated throughout in colour. Minimal shelfwear, otherwise near fine copy..

London: Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1971 Book. Very Good. Grey Cloth Boards. 2nd Impression. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Guide to collecting model soldiers, with a chapter on wargames by Donald F Featherstone and foreword by Brigadier Peter Young. 200pp illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and drawings. Gilt lettering to spine. Minimal spotting to top edges and… Ler mais sobre este item

London: Kaye and Ward Ltd, 1970 Book. Very Good. Dark Blue Cloth Boards. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Comprehensive instructions for making and adapting model soldiers, military vehicles and buildings. 159pp illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and drawings and colour photograph to frontis. Silver lettering to spine. Slight foxing to top edges, otherwise very… Ler mais sobre este item

london: Quercus, 2009 Book. Fine. Illustrated Boards. First Edition, First Printing. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Introduction to the world of collecting. 207pp with index, illustrated throughout in colour. Fine copy. Unclipped DJ has minimal edgewear, otherwise near fine..

London: B T Batsford Ltd, 1994 Book. Near Fine. Illustrated Boards. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Practical beginner's guide to building a doll's house. 112pp with index, illustrated throughout with colour photographs and plans and drawings in black and white. Blue endpapers. Near fine copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has minimal edgewear and finger marking, otherwise… Ler mais sobre este item

New York: Hawthorn Books Inc, 1976 Book. Illus. by Sam Taylor (photographs), Nancy Ovedovitz (drawings). Good. Dark Blue Leatherette Boards. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Complete instructions for building twelve miniature rooms and their furnishings, including Art Deco and Art Nouveau designs. 225pp, illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings on colour and black and white. Gilt… Ler mais sobre este item