"The Needlework Book" by Wanda Passadore is a large coffee table sized book providing instructions and close-up full color photographs of almost every kind of needlework imaginable. This wonderful volume includes some of the best knitting and crocheting instructions and photographs we've ever seen. 208 pages, hardbound in burgundy leatherette with gilded title, glossy full color dustjacket with some edge wear and tears. First published in Italy, then in the U.S. by Simon and Schuster in 1971, marked First U.S. Printing. Owner's name on flyleaf, clean bright text with no torn or missing pages.