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Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Oversized 64pp Colorful photographs accompany step-byy-step instructions through the carving process Blank bookplate stamp on contents page.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. Oversized 48pp Presents a large-scale project for intarsia enthusiasts Detailed, step-by-step instructions Gives many "insider's secrets" for making sure your pieces align correctly, and for choosing the best contours and finishes.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine+. Oversized 64pp Signed, dated, and inscribed to previous owner inside front cover Step-by-step instructions illustrated with clear full-color photographs. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 127pp Volume 2 of German Uniforms of the 20th century series 1919- to the present Photographs of unigorms, insignia, patches, medals etc.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Oversized 64pp Signed and dated by the author inside front cover near bottom Colorful step-by-step photographs. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Trade Paperback. Trade Paperback. Tom Wolfe Carves Woodspirits and Walking Sticks. Photography by Douglas Congdon-Martin. Legend has it that the forests of the world ar einhabited by elusive creatures known as 'WoodSpirits'. Tom Wolfe finds them everywhere and brings them to life in this delightful new instructional book. Using found wood such as driftwood, roots, and old beams from dilapidated barns, he leads the reader through the carving of wonderous, faniciful faces, that are both enchanting and beautiful. On a small scale, Tom also find the WoodSpirits in walking sticks, creating treasures that are handsome and functional at the same time. Tom has been carving these Spirits for years, and they are constantly in demand. Now he leads the carver, step-by-step, through their creation, each step illustrated in beautiful colour photographs. An extensive gallery is included, jam-packed with examples and ideas for the reader's own work. Illustrated. 64 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Cloth. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 5th Printing. Hardback. All-Bisque and Half-Bisque Dolls. Ex-library with ex-library markings. Very slight shelf wear to edge of D/J. The author here assembles the first information exclusively about all-bisque and half-bisque dolls. She describes the wide variety of types from the miniaturre immobiles to the larger jointed all-bisques, from the widely-known Kewpies to the unusual and rarely seen. Answering many questions about origin and identifying the size and style markings of numerous dolls, the author provides valuable information for both the novice and the experienced collector. Lavishly illustrated from major collections, this bopok shows many dolls never before pjotographed.Added to the vast fund of information is the author's delightful commentary on the dolls and her nostalgic evocation of the childhood joy of finally buying a coveted specimen with carefully saved pennies. The author explains the process of making bisque and also gives other relevant background material on the manufacture, such as the methods used to make similar dolls in various sizes, the reasons for wide ranges of quality in otherwise look-alike dolls, and information on the most prominently dollmakers of Europe who supplied the American market. As a survey of all-bisque and half-bisque dolls, this book covers all periods from the very early up through presrent-day makers of originals and reproductions. There is also helpful information on care and a chapter on suggestions for record keeping. Illustrated. 357 pp. Plastic protective covering. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Cloth. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Chinese Export Porcelain. Standard Patterns and Forms 1780 to 1880. The nineteenth century China trade brought exotic goods to the West, among them the porcelain dishes which are the subject of this book. Over 1000 different dishes shown, in many various shapes and mass-produced, hand decorated patterns, including the popular Canton, Rose Medallion, and Fitzhugh patterns that antiques collectors search for today. This book has become the standard reference for these wares. The exciting story of the Chinese export porcelain trade is explained. The text is simple and factual, exploding many cherished myths and fantasies about these wares. The pictures show the pattern and form variations that make the field so interesting. Over 1,000 Items Illustrated. 256 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Oversized 216pp Covers the 10th through 20th regiments and includes the colorful 10th, Brunswick 17th, and Saxon regiments Chapters on the uniform accessories (bandoliers and boxes), swords, steins, and rank and regimental insignia are also included Each regiment has a chaper with full-page photos of the parade uniform, period black and white photos, and various regimental accessories Pristine Because of the size of this book-DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY AND ONLY REGULAR MAILING IS AVAILABLE.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Tight Firm Clean Copy With No Signatures Inscriptions Or Notations Found. Photo Illustrations. Beige Cloth Hard Cover With Black Titles To Spine And Front - No Visible Wear. Unclipped Jacket In Similar Condition.

Cloth. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 4th Impression. Hardcover. Imari, Satsuma and Other Japanese Export Ceramics. Slight shelf wear and small tear to edge of D/J. Contents: Introduction. Imari Porcelain. Satsuma Earthenware. Banko Earthenware. Sumida Pottery. Marks. Bibliography. Values Reference. Index. Illustrated. 204 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.). …