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The ABC of Reed Work.

by Carney, Margaret J.

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Needlecraft Magazine, Augusta, Maine [c1929]. Soft Cover. General instructions (soaking, cutting, shaping, piecing, changing weaves, singeing, finishing in different mediums, transferring designs); Weaves (7); Borders (6); Mat or Tea-Tile; [Basket] for Bonbons or Nuts; Cake- or Sandwich-Basket; Covered Sewing-Basket; Candlestick; Unique Flower-Holders; New Fern-Basket; Charming Flower-Basket; Window-Box; Waste-Baskets; Hanging-Basket; Reed Lamps; Artistic Console-Table. 23, [1] p. incl. covers, illus., 25 cm.; stapled; minor edgewear; VG. 34524.
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Advanced Watch and Clock Repair
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Advanced Watch and Clock Repair

by Harris, H. G.

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Buchanan, N.Y., Emerson Books, 1975. Hard Cover. 272 pages, 158 figs. 21 cm. "Written for the amateur who has some basic knowledge about watches and clocks and who is capable of dismantling and hand cleaning a simple movement" but wish to improve their skills. Second printing; first, 1973. Stock# 43,416. Vg, owner's embossed stamp on t.p. / dj vg.
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American Ship Models and How to Build Them by V R Grimwood

by Grimwood, V. R. (Victor Redmond), b. 1882

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New York, Bonanza Books [196_?, c1942]. Hard Cover. 187 p. : illus.,13 plates, index, 255.5 cm. Foreword by Howard I. Chapelle. "Contains Accurate Plans and Drawings for Constructing 12 Authentic Scale Models of American Sailing Vessels. The book guides the builder from a very simple model through all phases of the building and rigging of a complicated full-rigged ship. Twelve complete working plans, not simply designer's lines, are presented, especially drawn for model building." Includes: whaling schooner, Chesapeake Bay bugeye, sloop of war, privateer, and International "M" class yacht. "Recommended readings for ship-model builders": p. 165-166. "Glossary" p.167-180. Stock# 44,035. Good+, water damage to outer edge of back cover / dj good+, worn.
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The Art and Craft of Papermaking: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Distinctive Handmade Paper

The Art and Craft of Papermaking: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Distinctive Handmade Paper

by Dawson, Sophie

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NY, Lark Books [1996?]. Soft Cover. 144 p., color illus.; 29 cm. "A comprehensive, practical introduction to the craft of papermaking." ISBN(10) 1854102370. Stock#L-124. Vg / soft cover.
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Art for Everyday: The New Craft Movement. Principal Photography by Jon Jensen
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Art for Everyday: The New Craft Movement. Principal Photography by Jon Jensen

by Conway, Patricia

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NY, Clarkson Potter/ Distributed by Crown Publishers, c1990. Hard Cover. 264 p., illus. (chiefly color), index; 26 cm. This arts and crafts movement differs from the one a century before in that the followers of William Morris pretended to be socially responsible. The moderns openly make for the very rich. But there is beautiful furniture, glass, metalwork here. Stock#36283. Fine/ dj fine.
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The Art of Marbled Paper.: Marbled Patterns and How To Make Them.

by Miura, Einen, 1944- .

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Hard Cover. 152 pages, indexes (English, French, German), photos & illustrations including color plus a tipped-in hand marbled design. "This unique book traces the history of marbled paper from its origins to the present day. Drawing on his unrivalled collection of over five thousand original marbled papers, Einen Miura not only provides the reader with a comprehensive source of inspiration, but also gives specific and clear descriptions of how the papers were created and how they can be produced today." New in Fine color pictorial dust jacket. stock#20118/h.
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Artes de Mexico #38. Cesteria. [Número coordinado por Ana Paulina Gámez]

by Artes de Mexico

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México, D.F.: Artes de México: El Mundo, S.A. de C.V., 1997. Soft Cover. [90] pages, illus. (chiefly color); 32 cm. Text In Spanish, mostly with English translation. Contents: Tejiendo olvido by Margarita de Orellana; Naturaleza y geometría by Ana Paulina Gámez Martínez; La magia de las cuevas by José Luis Alvarado; Cestería prehispánica by Fernando Sánchez Martínez y José Luis Alvarado; Espíritus de las coritas seris by Richard Stephen Felger & Mary Beck Moser; Don Virgen Mariscal by Rubén Páez Kano; Petatearse es la gran cosa by Blanca Garduño; Botánica y cesterí­a by María Teresa Germán; Bibliografía / Basketwork: A Complete English Translation of all previous articles. Stock#L104x. Vg / periodical.
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The Carpenter's New Guide. Being a Complete Book of Lines for Carpentry and Joinery...

The Carpenter's New Guide. Being a Complete Book of Lines for Carpentry and Joinery...

by Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844

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London: Printed for I. & J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library..., MDCCXCIII [1793]. Hard Cover. Quarto: [2], [v]-xii, 76 pages, 78 leaves of plates, illus.; 27 cm. "Nicholson was probably the most prolific communicator on the technical aspects of architecture in the first half of the nineteenth century and his influence should not be underestimated. He wrote at least twenty-seven books and two collaborations, which all went into many reprints and which were still being republished and updated by others well after his death... Furthermore his was one of the leading intellects concerning technical architectural matters and remains to this day essential reading on the period" --Oxford DNB. Bound in modern marbled paper over boards, leather spine; gilt red leather spine label; former owner signature, "Ebenezer Clifford August 28th 1818", on front flyleaf; very good. Stock#OB782.
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Ceramics A Potter's Handbook Third Edition

by Nelson, Glenn C.

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N.Y., Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1971. Soft Cover. x, 248 p., illus. (22 color, "over 500" b/w), 25.5 cm. "A studio handbok for the practicing potter." Stock# 32,180. Good+, very little underlining, traces of clay/ soft cover.
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Classic Crafts:

Classic Crafts: A Practical Compendium of Traditional Skills.

by Margetts, Martina, editor.

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Photography by Jacqui Hurst. 35 crafts discussed in four sections: Textile, Paper, Kitchen, Decorative. Quilting, bookbinding, smoking fish, and jewelry are among them. Hardcover. 223 pages, color illustrations, index; 28.5 cm. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. Stock#36589/h.
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Clay and Glazes for the Potter.
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Clay and Glazes for the Potter.

by Rhodes, Daniel, 1911-

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Philadelphia, Chilton Book Co. [1973]. Hard Cover. xix, 330 p. illus. (part col.) 27 cm. This "is two complete books in one. Clay includes all fundamental details (origin, chemical,and physical nature, kinds, preparing, drying, firing, etc.) and also practical information on formulating, blending, adjusting colors, textures, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain,etc. with recipes. Glazes are also covered completely: basic theory and fundementals, originating and calculating recipes, frits, textures, colors, blending, etc. Bibliography: p. 325. Stock# 42,552. Vg / dj vg.
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The Clock Workshop. Volume 2.: A Timepiece Reproduction.

by Watch & Clock Book Society.

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Facsimile reprints of six technical articles: Wheel-cutting engines Care & Use of the Graver; Dead Centre Turning; Etching & the Amateur Clockmaker; Machining Curved Surfaces by Increments; Renovation of a Modern Longcase Dial. Softcover; spiral bound in printed green flexible covers. 52 pages, illustrations; 30 cm. Very Good. Stock#43432/h.
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Clock and Watch Escapements / [by] W.J. Gazeley.

by Gazeley, William John.

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London : Newnes-Butterworths, 1977.. Hard Cover. vii, 294 p., illus., index, 22.5 cm. "The book will be invaluable to all who are interested in the mechanisms of clocks and watches, especially to the craftsman whis responsible for their repair and upkeep." Fourth impression.;originally published: London: Heywood, 1956. Stock# 43,415. Vg, owner's embossed stamp on t.p. ' dj vg. .
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The Colonial Craftsman.

by Bridenbaugh, Carl, 1903-1992.

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N.Y. Dover. . Soft Cover. 240 p., 18 illustrations. 20.5 cm. Republication of the 1950 edition. Chapters are: Craftsman of the Rural South; Village Craftsman of the Rural North; The Urban Craftsman (2 chapters); The Craftsman at Work; The Craftsman as Citizen. Stock# 26,257x. New from publisher. American arts Decorative arts Architecture
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Complicated Watches and their Repair / by Donald De Carle ; illustrations by E.A. Ayres
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Complicated Watches and their Repair / by Donald De Carle ; illustrations by E.A. Ayres

by De Carle, Donald, d. 1989 / Ayres, E. A. (Ernest Alfred)

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London : N.A.G. Press, 1977.. Hard Cover. x, 174p., illus., index, 22 cm. "Dealing with a complicated watch used to be a rare job for the watch repairer. To-day with the popularity of the automatic, it is almost commonplace. and, increased interest in calendar work, alarm watches, and chronographs will undoubtedly bring more and more complicated work into the workshop. This book deals with complicated work essentially from the repairer's point of view." Stock# 43,413. Vg/ dj vg.Originally published, 1956. First published serially in Horological Journal.
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The Craft of the Clockmaker / E.J. Tyler
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The Craft of the Clockmaker / E.J. Tyler

by Tyler, E. J. (Eric John)

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New York : Crown Publishers, 1974, c1973. Hard Cover. 96 p., 84 illus., index, 25 cm. "Explains clearly, with the aid of detailed diagrams, the difference between various kinds of clocks..." Bibliography (p. 94). Stock# 43,754. Vg, but previous owners's stamps / dj vg.
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Crafts of Mexico Photographs by Ken Harvey.

by Harvey, Marian.

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New York, Macmillan [1973]. Hard Cover. viii, 248 p. illus. 28 cm. Bibliography: p. 243-245. From the library of Jack Prip, silversmith and designer. Stock# 44,821. Good+, has been water damaged causing some warping to pages and a spot on the cloth. / dj good+.
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Creative Gold and Silversmithing, Jewelry, Decorative Metalcraft.

Creative Gold and Silversmithing, Jewelry, Decorative Metalcraft.

by Choate, Sharr, with Bonnie Cecil De May.

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Hardcover. 3 leaves, 298 pages, 586 illustrations, 19 color plates; 27 cm. For the beginner, and a reference for the experienced metalworker. Author's dated ink inscription "To Wilma and Maynard Scribner" on first flyleaf. Very Good in VG dust jacket protected in mylar. Stock#32637/h.
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Curiosities of Glass Making with Details of the Processes and Production of Ancient and Modern...

Curiosities of Glass Making with Details of the Processes and Production of Ancient and Modern Ornamental Glass Manufacture

by Pellatt, Apsley, 1791-1863

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London: David Bogue, 1849. First Edition. Hard Cover. viii, 146 p., 6 leaves of colored plates, illus.; 21.5 cm. "Apsley Pellatt IV (1791-1863) of the Falcon Glassworks, Blackfriars, London, was one of the chief innovators of the mid-19th century British glass industry. He learned about the historical techniques of glass-making by travelling about Europe viewing continental methods at first hand, and by rigorous experimentation. His Curiosities of Glass Making (1849) became an invaluable manual for his glass-making contemporaries." With the bookplate of Josiah Vavasseur, O.B., 1834-1908, noted for engineering hydaulic power in naval gunnery. Bound in 3/4 green leather, some foxing to verso of plates; very good. Stock#OB826.
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Custom Knifemaking.
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Custom Knifemaking.: 10 Projects from a Master Craftsman.

by McCreight, Tim.

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Contents include Tools; Materials; Knife Design; Sheathmaking; Forge Set-up; Kitchen Paring Knife; Full-tang All-purpose Knife; Partial-tang Carving Knife; Through-tang Skinner; Wilderness Knife; Forged Camp Knife; Kitchen Chopper; A One-blade Pocket Knife; Lockback Folding Knife; Damascus Steel Dagger; Glossary; Suppliers; Bibliography; Index. Softcover. 222 pages, illustrations; 23.5 cm. Pictorial paper covers; new from publisher. Stock#32639x/h.
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