Soutar Merelle (11 results)
Language: English
Published by W H & L Collingridge, London 1963
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Church Street Books, Lutterworth, LEICS, United KingdomChurch Street Books
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Cloth. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. First Edition. Flower arranging from the competitive angle. Red covers with gilt lettering and motif to spine and front. numerous colour and b/w photographs and line drawings by the author. 111pp inc index. Slightest evidence of library sticker on ffep, otherwise book in very go…od order. DJ has only minor wear at extremities. A very sound copy. Ref:07869.
Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company, Usa 1969
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Star 'N Space Books, Prescott, AZ, U.S.A.Star 'N Space Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition US. Sl. Edgewear/Shelfwear/Soiling, Else Well Cared For. Corners Sl. Bumnped. Color And B/W Illus. P/O Bookplate Pasted On Upside Down Inside Back Cover. 163 Pp.
Published by W. H. & L. Collingridge 1961
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Condition: Good. 1961. First Published. 96 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrations and photographic plates throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have… mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.
More imagesPublished by Collingridge 1963
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, , United KingdomBoundlessBookstore
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Condition: Good. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has light wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents. Prev owners name to endpaper. 1963.
Published by Arlington Books 1967
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Condition: Good. 1967. First Published. 163 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Colour and black and white photographs throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf…wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.
Published by WH & L Collingridge 1963
- Hardcover
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United KingdomCrappy Old Books
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Hardback. Condition: Used. Ah, the delightful world of competitive flower arrangement! Where gladioli clash in a fierce battle of aesthetic prowess and chrysanthemum enthusiasts gather like moths to an artificial flame. Enter Merelle Soutar?s 1963 masterpiece, "Flower Arrangement For Competition," a book that dares to transform…the humble act of arranging blooms into a full-fledged Olympic event, complete with judges, scores, and perhaps a tear or two shed over a wilting daffodil. Originally published by WH & L Collingridge, this manual offers readers a peek behind the veil of horticultural haute couture. Soutar, with her flair for the extravagant, invites you to forget what you know about simple bouquets. Instead, prepare to wield a pair of shears like a samurai, as you embark on a journey through the cutthroat world of floral aesthetics. With a flourish of petals and a twist of wire, you might just find yourself aspiring to be the next grand champion of the floral kingdom! What lies within these pages? A treasure trove of tips and tricks, perhaps? One can only speculate. Will you learn how to select the freshest blooms that won?t wilt faster than your dreams of world domination? Will you discover the secret formula for the perfect vase arrangement that will leave the judges gasping in floral ecstasy? Or will you simply be entertained by Soutar?s own peculiar way of making flowers sound more dramatic than a Shakespearean tragedy? As you navigate each chapter, prepare yourself for an odyssey through the garden of floral possibility. Soutar may encourage you to explore innovative techniques such as the "Tropical Tension Twist" or the "Dramatic Daffodil Dive," both of which sound alarmingly like yoga poses. It?s impossible not to muse over the countless hours spent perfecting what can only be described as the botanical equivalent of a beauty pageant. The book not only champions the art of arrangement but also reminds you to maintain a stiff upper lip when faced with the inevitable destruction that comes with the territory. After all, who among us hasn?t accidentally crushed a rose or two in the heat of competition? Soutar?s prose is peppered with anecdotes of floral faux pas, perhaps to reassure readers that the path to floral glory isn?t all tiaras and sunshine. Condition: Used, and like a seasoned flower, this book has seen better days. The cover bears the marks of time: creases that whisper tales of previous owners? half-hearted attempts at competition, and a spine that crackles with the anticipation of unopened secrets. Pages may feature the odd coffee stain, residual evidence of floral crafting sessions gone awry. But fear not, for each imperfection tells a story, much like your own botched floral endeavors. Are you ready to enter the competitive arena where harmony meets chaos? Here?s what you might find in this floral compendium: Step-by-step guides that read like a culinary recipe but involve far fewer calories. Intriguing diagrams that may or may not require a degree in geometry to decipher. Personal anecdotes from flower arranging competitions that sound suspiciously like episodes of a soap opera. Tips that are 60 years old yet somehow still relevant?like that one aunt who still insists on wearing shoulder pads. A sense of community that rivals that of your local knitting circle, complete with gossip over the latest composting techniques. In a world filled with ephemeral trends, "Flower Arrangement For Competition" stands as a monument to the art of floral design, offering both whimsy and wisdom. As you ponder whether you?ll ever actually attempt to compete, you can at least enjoy the irony of reading about it while surrounded by a pile of wilted daisies. Remember, at Crappy Old Books, we celebrate the eccentricities of literature?particularly those that champion the art of competitive flower arranging. So why not take a chance? Who knows? You might just find your competitive spirit blooming.
Published by W.h.& L. Collingridge, London 1961
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: WEST WESSEX BOOKS, Taunton, SOMER, United KingdomWEST WESSEX BOOKS
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Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 96pp. With photographs and line drawings. A lovely clean copy, red cloth cover, firm and tight throughout. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
Published by Arlington Books, London, England 1967
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Reading Habit, Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaReading Habit
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Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Hardcover with black boards and pictorial dust jacket, first edition, 708gms, 1693 pages. Book is in good condition with only minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout. Boards are in good condition with… light shelf wear. Dust jacket is in fair condition with moderate shelf wear, creasing and chipping to edges and corners, plus a few small tears and holes. Dust jacket shows moderate soiling. Dust jacket has been price clipped, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Dust jacket has been covered in clear protective Brodart sleeve.
Published by Arlington Books, London 1967
Seller: Mike Park Ltd, London, , United KingdomMike Park Ltd
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Well illustrated in colour and black-and-white, 4to, pp 163, brown cloth, slightly worn, in slightly worn but very marked (a child's scribbles) dustwrapper that has been covered in a removable plastic protective sleeve.
Published by Published by D. Van Nostrand Co. Ltd., First Edition . 1964. 1964
- First Edition
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United KingdomLittle Stour Books PBFA Member
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Condition: Fine. First edition hard back. Well illustrated. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. GARDEN & HORTICULTURE.
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United KingdomHay-on-Wye Booksellers
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Condition: Very Good. No jacket. Mild shelfwear to boards, with minor staining and light knocks to corners. Mild tanning to pages, but content in good condition and legible throughout. Inscription to front endpaper.
