Cora Slocomb Brazza (11 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Spine is cracked at a pre-lim. Corners have some chipping, and are bumped. Spine has heavy wear at the ends, and is lightly faded. Covers have some scuffing, and wear. ; Wright 3-4963.

8Vo Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2nd. 244pp. Tan boards, black lettering and graphics on spine and front board. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are secure with some separation and mesh exposure at joints. Textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate++ overall book shelf/timewear, boardwear, sunning, considerable abrading and chipping at board and spine corners and edges, some spotting and foxing, pageblush throughout, written names on first two frontleafs.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich history of lace making, tracing its evolution from ancient origins to the late 19th century. The author delves into the fascinating world of intricate stitches and delicate techniques, offering a detailed examination of various lace types and their geographic origins. From the knotted fringes and nets of early civilizations to the complex point laces and guipures of the Renaissance, the book unravels the artistry and craftsmanship that went into each style. Through meticulous descriptions of both technique and design, the author reveals how lace making has reflected cultural exchange, economic forces, and changing aesthetic tastes. Beyond a mere technical guide, the book reveals how lace making has been interwoven with social history, highlighting the role of women in this delicate art and the importance of lace as a symbol of status and cultural identity. The book offers a compelling glimpse into the enduring allure of lace and its significance within the broader tapestry of human creativity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Octavo, pp. [1-6] xv-xvii [xviii] 19-244 [note: text complete despite gap in pagination], inserted frontispiece, numerous illustrations in the text, original purple cloth, front panel stamped in gold and black, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. Presentation copy with 1896 Christmas gift inscription to "Miss Sims" by Slocomb signed "the author." "Ethnographic romance set in Southern Arizona about the relationship between a white gentleman-scholar ('the Scientist') who visits the region to learn about its flora and fauna, including the local Indians, and the young maiden, Ampharita, who waits on him and becomes infatuated with him and his tales of the wonders of the civilized world beyond her pueblo. Things end tragically, but with a final redemptive note afforded by his vision of the perished maiden urging him to value Love over Knowledge. Of interest mainly for the careful ethnographic research that went into the writing (forty pages of "explanatory notes" and "glossary of Indian and Mexican Terms" follow the story) and the many detailed drawings." - Robert Eldridge. Wright (III) 4963. Cloth stained, hinges cracked still a sound, good, internally clean copy of an uncommon book. (#139203). Signed.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1893 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 186 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 186 Language: English.