Collecting Costumery

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Collecting Costumery Books & Ephemera

New Fashions for Outsizes. Catalogue No.55.

New Fashions for Outsizes. Catalogue No.55.

by LEACH-WAY:

Leach-Way Fashions, n.d. Illustrations throughout in b&w. 4to (12 x 9 1/4 inches), 16-pages, original coloured pictorial wrappers, vertical crease. Without the 3 free patterns. " Long lines give added height to the not-so-slim figure" - "Not-so-slim" ! They should see what "Not-so-slim" looks like today ! . It looks trimmed in the photograph but it is not - just too large for our scanner bed.
Item Price
NZ$21.30
Duchess Lace.

Duchess Lace.

by GRAAF, JANE NEWBLE-DE:

London: Batsford, 1989. First edition. Illustrations. 4to (10 x 7 1/2 inches), 127-pages, original cloth; excellent in like dust jacket.
Item Price
NZ$25.56
Asian Costumes and Textiles from the Bosphorus to Fujiyama: The Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection

Asian Costumes and Textiles from the Bosphorus to Fujiyama: The Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection

by Kahlenberg, Mary Hunt (introduction and essay), Valérie Berinstain, Claudine Delecourt, and Frieda Sorber (essays)

Milan: Skira Editore, 2001. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 12.1x10.3x1.4in. dust jacket with tiny crimp along bottom edge of front panel. Dust jacket in clear protector. 291pp 5.10lb 12.1x10.3x1.4in
Item Price
NZ$101.35
Kilims: Flat-Woven Tapestry Rugs

Kilims: Flat-Woven Tapestry Rugs

by Petsopoulos, Yanni

New York: Rizzoli, 1979. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 10.3x10.1x1.9in. Dust jacket in clear protector. With 422 illustrations, 72 in color. 394pp 5.55lb 10.3x10.1x1.9in
Item Price
NZ$160.47
Appearances: Fashion Photography Since 1945

Appearances: Fashion Photography Since 1945

by Harrison, Martin

New York: Rizzoli, 1991. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 12.5x11.8x1.3in. remainder mark on bottom edge near spine. Dust jacket in clear protector. The illustrations in this book include many previously unpublished works as well as the most renowned icons of fashion photography from Penn and Avedon to Bourdin and Weber. 312pp 6.00lb 12.5x11.8x1.3in
Item Price
NZ$126.69
Today's Custom Tailoring, Revised

Today's Custom Tailoring, Revised

by Wyllie, Ethel

Peoria, IL: Bennett Publishing Company, 1979. Hardcover. Fine. 9.4x7.8x1.2in. pictorial boards. 558pp 2.47lb 9.4x7.8x1.2in
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NZ$42.23
Medieval Tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medieval Tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

by Cavallo, Adolfo Salvatore

New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1993. 1st. Hardcover. New. 12.1x9.7x2.5in. in shrinkwrap in slipcase with remainder mark on bottom. The catalogue of 64 medieval tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, described and illustrated with multiple images. 189 black and white figures accompany the text. 688pp 8.90lb 12.1x9.7x2.5in EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGES NECESSARY
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NZ$160.47
In The Russian Style

In The Russian Style

by Onassis, Jacqueline (editor)

New York: The Viking Press, 1976. 1st. Soft cover. Fine. 10.9x8.4x0.7in. Illustrated with numerous black and white plates and 10 color plates. 184pp 1.69lb 10.9x8.4x0.7in
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NZ$25.34
A Gallery of Amish Quilts: Design Diversity from  a Plain People

A Gallery of Amish Quilts: Design Diversity from a Plain People

by Bishop, Robert and Elizabeth Safanda

New York: E. F. Dutton, 1976. Soft cover. Fine. 11.0x8.5x0.3in. With 156 illustrations, most in color. 96pp 0.91lb 11.0x8.5x0.3in
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NZ$16.89
Thai Textiles: Threads of a Cultural Heritage

Thai Textiles: Threads of a Cultural Heritage

by Phanichphant, Vithi and Patricia Naenna (editors)

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University, 1996. 3rd. Soft cover. Fine. 11.5x8.5x0.4in. Profusely illustrated in color. 130pp 1.04lb 11.5x8.5x0.4in
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NZ$59.12
The Atlas of Rugs & Carpets: A Comprehensive Guide for the Buyer and Collector

The Atlas of Rugs & Carpets: A Comprehensive Guide for the Buyer and Collector

by Black, David (editor)

London: Tiger Books International, 1994. Hardcover. As New/As New. 11.8x9.0x0.9in. Dust jacket in clear protector. 255pp 3.17lb 11.8x9.0x0.9in
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NZ$16.89
Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets, New York, December 1, 1984 (Sale 5250)

Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets, New York, December 1, 1984 (Sale 5250)

by _________________

New York: Sotheby's, 1984. 1st. Soft cover. Fine. 10.7x8.2x0.3in. 242 lots are described, many illustrated, several in color. 0.94lb 10.7x8.2x0.3in
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NZ$25.34
Wrapped in Glory: Figurative Quilts & Bedcovers, 1700-1900

Wrapped in Glory: Figurative Quilts & Bedcovers, 1700-1900

by Fox, Sandi

London: Thames and Hudson, 1990. 1st. Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. 11.3x9.3x0.8in. book is new, dust jacket has small abrasion to laminate at top edge of back panel near spine. Dust jacket in clear protector. With 245 illustrations, 179 in color. 167pp 2.34lb 11.3x9.3x0.8in
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NZ$33.78
Carpets and Their Datings in Netherlandish Paintings 1540-1700

Carpets and Their Datings in Netherlandish Paintings 1540-1700

by Ydema, Onno

Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 1991. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 11.3x9.0x0.9in. Dust jacket in clear protector. With 129 figures, 32 in color, and a catalogue of 960 paintings, some with small black and white illustrations. Includes a list of codes. 208pp 2.49lb 11.3x9.0x0.9in
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NZ$59.12
Hungarian Domestic Embroidery

Hungarian Domestic Embroidery

by Varju-Ember, Maria

Budapest: Corvina Press, 1963. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 7.2x6.6x0.5in. title in Hungarian on first page, stamp on second page, toning to endpapers, dust jacket lightly worn at head of spine and top corners. Dust jacket in clear protector. Illustrated with 48 plates (8 in color). 48pp 0.67lb 7.2x6.6x0.5in
Item Price
NZ$67.57
Instant Expert: Collecting Quilts (Instant Expert (National Book Network))

Instant Expert: Collecting Quilts (Instant Expert (National Book Network))

by Anne Gilbert

Alliance Publishing, 1996-10. Paperback. Very Good/None as issued. 4x0x8. Excellent copy, may be unread. Tight binding, no spine crease. Text is unmarked. Light surface and corner wear to cover. Tiny stain on the inside back cover and back end paper - very minor. A great pocket-sized reference covers what to look for, how to date a quilt, understanding the marketplace, and more. Books that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a... Read more about this item
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NZ$19.02
Printed French Fabrics: Toiles de Jouy

Printed French Fabrics: Toiles de Jouy

by Brédif, Josette

New York: Rizzoli, 1989. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 12.4x9.8x1.0in. Dust jacket in clear protector. With 196 illustrations, 98 in color. 184pp 3.54lb 12.4x9.8x1.0in
Item Price
NZ$101.35
Baltimore Album Quilts

Baltimore Album Quilts

by Katzenberg, Dena S

Baltimore, MD: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1981. 1st. Soft cover. Very Good. 22.0x9.0x0.5in. spine crease and rubbing to back cover. The standard work on Baltimore album quilts. 24 quilts are illustrated and described. 124pp 1.46lb 22.0x9.0x0.5in
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NZ$126.69
Ancestral Ships: Fabric Impressions of Old Lampung Culture

Ancestral Ships: Fabric Impressions of Old Lampung Culture

by Lin, Lee Chor

Singapore: National Museum, 1987. 1st. Soft cover. Fine. 8.2x11.7x0.2in. 48pp 0.54lb 8.2x11.7x0.2in
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NZ$42.23
Quilts in America

Quilts in America

by Orlofsky, Patsy and Myron Orlofsky

New York: McGraw Hill, 1974. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 10.2x8.5x1.0in. dust jacket with tear at bottom edge of front panel and chip at bottom edge of back panel. Dust jacket in clear protector. Illustrated with 87 color plates and 205 black and white figures. 368pp 3.02lb 10.2x8.5x1.0in
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NZ$59.12
Aprons, Icons of the American Home.

Aprons, Icons of the American Home.

by CHENEY, JOYCE:

Philadelphia & London: Running Press, 2000. First edition. Coloured plates. (10 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches), 144-pages, original cloth excellent in very slightly edge curled dust jacket.
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NZ$21.30
The Designing Life

The Designing Life

by Perschetz, Lois (editor)

New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1987. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 11.3x8.8x0.8in. wear to upper corner of rear board, dust jacket chipped at upper corner of back panel. Dust jacket in clear protector. 224pp 2.71lb 11.3x8.8x0.8in
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NZ$33.78
The Fancy Work Basket. A Profitable & Pleasant Employment for Ladies at Home & at the Seaside. Practical Lesssons in Art Needlework, Crewel and Crochet Work, Knitting and Embroidery. New Edition No..1.

The Fancy Work Basket. A Profitable & Pleasant Employment for Ladies at Home & at the Seaside. Practical Lesssons in Art Needlework, Crewel and Crochet Work, Knitting and Embroidery. New Edition No..1.

by PERIODICAL:

R S Cartwright, London, 1887. A bound volume comprising Vol. 1 Numbers 1,2,9; Vol. 2, No. 17; Vol. 3 Numbers 25-36; and Vol. 4, Numbers 37-39; thus Numbers 25-39 are consecutive monthly issues. 18th monthly issuies in all, each of approx. 12-pages. At the commencement of Vol. 3 the title changes to: "Mrs. Leach's Fancy Work Basket. Practical Lessons in Art Needlework, Lustra Painting, China Painting, Crochet Macrame, Crochet, Knitting, Home Decoration, Bazaar Articles, Patchwork, Netting and... Read more about this item
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NZ$138.46
Seven Hundred Years of Oriental Carpets

Seven Hundred Years of Oriental Carpets

by Erdmann, Kurt

London: Faber & Faber, 1970. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 12.5x10.2x0.9in. dust jacket price-clipped. Dust jacket in clear protector. With 286 black and white illustrations and 20 color plates. 238pp 4.11lb 12.5x10.2x0.9in
Item Price
NZ$152.03
America's Quilts and Coverlets

America's Quilts and Coverlets

by Safford, Carleton L. and Robert Bishop

New York: Weathervane Books, 1974. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 11.3x8.8x1.1in. reprint edition; offsetting on endpapers from dust jacket flags, dust jacket lightly worn at head of spine. Dust jacket in clear protector. Illustrated with 122 color plates and 472 black-and-white photographs. 313pp 2.82lb 11.3x8.8x1.1in
Item Price
NZ$33.78