Contains a glossary of terms. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Black & White Drawings; From the cover: Lace-making is a very ancient craft network of a kind has been discovered in the tombs of Egyptian kings yet only in the last few years has its value as a beautiful and collectable antique become widely recognised. Gabrielle Pond writes from years of experience in collecting and studying lace of all kinds; this comprehensive introductory book is the essence of her knowledge and contains everything a beginner needs to know, including where to go to see some of the finest collections in the country. The book clearly describes and illustrates the first steps in appreciating lace and explains how to date, value and conserve it; the excellent photographs show the fragile beauty of handmade lace. An Introduction To Lace has been specially written not only for collectors but also for those interested in the fascinating history of lace-making and the wide variety of design throughout the countries where it has been, and still is being, created.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. DJ is in a mylar protector. Seller Inventory # 96760
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good to Very Good. Bookplate on front pastedown, small chips at top of rear dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 17045
Seller: Lion Books PBFA, Kidderminster, WORCS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 20mm tear to top edge upper, adjacent to head of spine, 12m tear to rear outer top corner, sl tear to top front outer corner, sl wear to head of spine dw. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 72 pages. Seller Inventory # 68271
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0684138301I3N01
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0684138301I3N10
Seller: Books for Libraries, Inc., Santa Clarita, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1973 Hardcover with Dustjacket. Ex-Library. There is some pencil underlining. Blue & white cloth cover with lightly rubbed corners. Blue & white illustrated DJ with Brodart Mylar over dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000013649
Seller: Book_Mob, Santa Clarita, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Used; Like New. First Edition; First Printing. 72 pages. Illustrated. A faint hint of shelf wear to dust jacket, otherwise Very Fine. No inscriptions. No remainder mark, Not price clipped, Not ex-library. The book appears unread and looks New. Dust jacket is protected in a new Mylar cover. Seller Inventory # 2526
Seller: Alplaus Books, Alplaus, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Possible first edition. Hardcover with blue lace, white background. Moderate odor. Edge along cover with strip of darkening; gentle wear, aging. Text unmarked. Seller Inventory # 78249
Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback, slim octavo, a very good tightly bound copy in a well preserved dust jacket, Illustrated, 72pp. Seller Inventory # 271388
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Seller: Paper Oddities, Wantage, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Well kept copy, with jacket, tight and unmarked, light jacket edge wear, very well kept copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount. Seller Inventory # 1M5000005UJ3_ns