Description: The Hand-Book of Needlework. By Miss Lambert and printed in New York City by Wiley and Putnam. 1842, 263 pp, 9 x 5”, 8vo, cloth binding. In as-is condition, with slight wear to edges and corners of boards. Binding heavily worn along the outer spine, especially between it and the back board. Wear to hinges at the middle and back of the book. Heavily inscribed on the back flyleaf page and pastedown. General age-related toning to pages, as well as moderate foxing that does not impact overall readability. Slight staining to bottom portions of some pages. Filled with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as a catalogue of the publisher’s other works at the end of the the text block. Includes a handwritten letter in old hand. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce guide to needle working and garment repair, written by a woman and dedicated to American women. While worn, this volume would make an excellent candidate for restoration or rebinding. FORN-ABE-MSB-1121-Shelf-621-aj817
Price: 225 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Year Printed: 1842
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: American (US)
Binding: Hardcover
Region: North America
Author: Miss Lambert
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley and Putnam
Place of Publication: New York City
Special Attributes: Illustrated
