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Worcester, Littlebury and Compny Limited. Light Card, Octavo. Ill.: Guide to Coventry and Surrounding District. No date, but probably late fifties. There are many bw photos incuding ones of the shell of the cathedral, and one of an artists imprssion of the new cathedral. Informative text. pp66. Cover edge rubbed, the paper spine has two small missing sections, The back cover is so. However, an interesting item.item. Bookseller reference : 004935 |
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"Needle-pointing" of Card Clothing in the Mill Oldham U.K. Dronsfield. 1939. Cloth, Octavo. The new super card-grinding process. treatise no. 23."Practically everything appertaining to the Grinding and Mounting of Card Clothing in current use has been invented and manufactured Text in English, French, German and Italian. Numerous photos of machines and machine parts. " at the Atlas Works of Dronsfield Bros. Ltd, situated at Olham, Lancashire, U.K.Basicaly v.g. condition, apart from a few marks on the cover, and some pulling. Bookseller reference : 000969` |
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100 Years of Moving Piuctures the Centenary of the Moving Picture Faircount Intenaional. Soft Cover, Quarto. A series of articleson various aspects of the cinemaSummary of Academy awards 1927 - 1994 pp 168. adverts col. illus. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 001009 |
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1851 Census Surname Index Volume 13 Droylsden, Audenshaw, and Denton Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society. 1985. (ISBN: 0 9+47701 09 5) Light Card, Octavo. A useful family history aid. pp 40. Near Fine. Bookseller reference : 005071 ISBN : 0947701095 |
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National 2 1/2 Guage Association. 1983, First. Card, Octavo. There are two booklets a] LBSC designs for the model engineer 1926 - 1957 and b] LBSC designs for English mechanics 1930 - 1951. Diagrams of scale models. 45 in all. Near Fine. Bookseller reference : 005171 |
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London, Dent. 1933. Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 100 essays. pp 482. short notes on the authors. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 001755 |
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London, Chatto and Windus. 1926, First. Hardback, Octavo. Ill.: Albert Rutherstern. A special edition 144/ 250 on hjandmade paper, off-white binding with decoration. The initial decorated calendar has not been used. pp 129. plus pages detailing a select list of books published by the firm. 6 illus. in b.w. Extracts from books published by Chatto and Windus. Lytton Strachey, C.E, Montagu, Aldous Huxley, Wilfred Owen, Roger Fryu, Anton Tchekov, W.J,Turner, Clive Bell, David Garnett, Arnold Bennett, Richard Hughes, and Marcel Proust. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 005335 |
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A Picture Book of Persian Pottery London, Board of Education. 1933, Revised. Card Cover. Number 15 in the series of picture books published by the V & A. 20 clear plates in mono. 2pp of introduction - short but detailed. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 002406 |
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New York, Sterling/lark. 1987. (ISBN: 0 8069 6508 1) Softcover, Quarto. Translated from the French. A beautifully produced book showing examples of samplers with lettering and other motifs. The samplers were sourced from France colour illustrations. text. pp120. including 15 pages of charts or drawn letters to aid the working of one's own sampler. Near Fine. Bookseller reference : 002811 ISBN : 0806965081 |
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A Selection of Twenty Quilt and Patchwork Bedcovers from the Bowes Museum Collectio. Bowes Museum. Light Card, Large Quarto. Textile publications number 2. A typewritten pamphlet with details and several line illustrations of twenty quilts from the collection. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 005257 |
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A.A.asssociatio Map of England and Wales 1935 London, A.A. 1935. fold out map. also contains photos of transport of that date. Sticker on front stating American Automobile Tourist Alliance. Cover a little grubby, and there is some wear on the creases. Good. Bookseller reference : 001653 |
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A.J.Reeves and Co Model and Experimental Engineers 1950, First. Paper. a catalogue of this engineering firm, entitled A choice of ex A piture of the ex pp 23.One large stai on te cover and some smaller onperience. Bookseller reference : 003798 |
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Accidents and Ailments. First Aid Horses Dogs Birds and Cattle Elliman and Sons. 1902, Third. Hardback, Octavo. Produced by the purveyors of Elliman's embrocation. An interesting insight into the care of animals at the beginning of the twentieth century. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 002245 |
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Brooke Bond. Card. Ill.: C.F.Tunnicliffe. all cards present. Good +. Bookseller reference : 002031 |
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Albrecht Durer Engravings And Woodcuts Manchester, Whitworth art Gallery. 1971, First. Card. Ill.: Albrecht Durer. The cataloogue for the exhibition held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester UK from 22 October to 22 December 1971. Notes on the exhibits are followed by 35 black & white plates. The cover is stained , but internally it is very good. Bookseller reference : 001652 |
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1974. Card. A quarterly publication. This is the 100th issue. Contains articles, adverts and swatches of materials ( 2 partial ) A useful indicator of current fashion and design,pp 118. large format. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 000909 |
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American Fabrics No 93 Spring 1972 1972. Card. Articles and adverts about the world of fasion and fabrics. Many fabric sa ples - complete. An interesting insight into the fashion of the early seventies. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 000911 |
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American Fabrics No 95 Fall 1972 1972. Card. Articles, adverts about the world of fashion. Many fabric swatches - complete. A useful indicator of the current fashion. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 000910 |
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W.D. And H.O.Wills. Light Card, Small Landscape. A nice item.The cards are all present and are pleasing illustrations in colour.The cover is a little dusty and has an owner name written on it. Internally very good. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 004805 |
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Anderson Fabrics Sketch Collection First. Light Card, Quarto. A working handbook for the curtains, swags, tie backs etc. for windows. Knowledge of techniques is needed but specifications and allowances are given, origially it was intended that the curtains etc, should be ordered from Andersons. No date American publication. Very Good/No Dj. Bookseller reference : 005115 |
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London, Cavendish House. 1982, First Thus. (ISBN: 085685 9095) Laminated Boards with dust jacket, Quarto. Practical patterns for all the family. Includes tops. hats, gloves and scarves. Instructions are given for the stitches in both aran and fairisle. pp 65. index. knititing abbreviations. Very Good/Very Good. Bookseller reference : 002525 ISBN : 0856859095 |
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Oxford, The Society of Antiquaries. 1955, First. Hardback, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The wall paintings at Longthorpe tower, the Kells Crosier, Medieval copper champleve enamelled images of he virgin and child. Anglo-Saxon finds near Rainham Kent, and glass drinking horns, the Torrs Chamfrein Many b.w. illustrations. end papers browning heavy. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 002765 |
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Ashton Under Lyne Corporation Manual 1928, First. Hardback, 12mo. The corporation manual for 1927 - 1928pp 120. a mine of information on tghe working of the council and the persons concerned, data re the services of the town. list of streets. coat of arms and titling in gold on the front. Near Fine. Bookseller reference : 004050 |
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Briggs. Transfers for badges of the Navy and Airforce. Colour pictures of the design on the front of the folder. The transfers come in two sizes. Very Good. Bookseller reference : 005105 |
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Cavendish House. 1982, Revised. Laminated Boards, Large Quarto. A barbecue party, pp65 index illus col. dedication. Near Fine. Bookseller reference : 001408 |