Circa 1940s A Handweaver’s Pattern Book Rare Book For The Collector Or Artist On Hand woven Patterns A Handweaver’s Pattern Book Books:Needlework, Sewing, Fashion What an absolutely fabulous treasure of a book for the handweaver or collector of woven coverlets and such. Entitled A HANDWEAVER’S PATTERN BOOK Revised edition By MARGUERITE PORTER DAVISON Published by the author, Swarthmore Pennsylvania USA. This profusely well-illustrated book is invaluable tool for the artist that weaves or for the collector. It contains hundreds of patterns that are named & illustrated with photos for easy identification with the instructions for how to weave these beautiful classic patterns. This is a “Must Have” book that seldom surfaces for sale. It contains 217 pages almost all fully illustrated, complete & clean, measuring about 11 inches by 9 inches. A most interesting book to add to one’s collection whether an artist or a collector of woven textiles!  

SHELLS 1940s BOOK FOR THE COLLECTOR Beautiful early hardcover book on collecting and identifying SHELLS. Entitled Handbook For Shell Collectors By Walter Freeman Webb Revised Edition Copyright 1948. This is a fantastic book for the person who is interested in shells! It is 264 pages full of illustrations and information, profusely illustrated. It is in excellent condition, like new except dust jacket is showing its age, but still very presentable. A most useful ,interesting and beautiful book to add to your library or give as a gift.  

VINTAGE FISHING BOOK HOMEMADE FISHING A fabulous first edition 1953 fishing book entitled HOMEMADE FISHING Bass and Trout Waters You Can Build Yourself By Verne E. Davison. “A fishpond built at home can be made to produce the best fishing in the world”. This hardcover book is 205 pages in length, original dust jacket and in like new condition. It is beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by Wallace Hughes. A most interesting book for the fisherman/woman.  

Vintage Book The Art of Hand Painting Trays Great tray painting book! This vintage book is extremely well illustrated, chock full of with how to’s, invaluable to the toleware painter/artist. Hand painting of trays, boxes, canisters and other household accessories always a fascinating hobby. Simple inexpensive wooden or metal containers transformed into objects of beauty with paint and brush, make delightful gifts and heirloom pieces that are all the more cherished for their individuality and originality. This treasure of a book is by Maria D. Murray Copyright 1954 by The Studio Publications Inc. The book is 176 pages in length, in excellent condition, with original dust jacket (worn). Beautiful rare to find vintage book to add to one’s collection. Please be assured all of our items are smoke free, perfect for gift giving or immediate use. Thanks and enjoy your day!