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Boot & Shoe repair cobblering vintage FA by
JaneyP
Boot & Shoe Repairing for Amateurs by G. Norman No date but I would
guess early 1900s. Covers a bit tatty,but good solid copy otherwise.
Useful little vintage manual on the basics of shoe repair.
Some headings :- Leather for repairs / Repairers equipment /Setting up
heels / Half soling with...
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August 3rd 05 11:58 PM
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Vintage Etching manual etch dry point soft ground 1914 FA by
JaneyP
Etching ,A Practical Treatise by Earl H Reed 1914 ,ex.lib otherwise
good solid copy.large format 153 pages.
I always knew this one was going to be hard to market on eBay,given the
fact that it has nothing in the way of decoration on the boards and no
illustrations! However ,I'll just have to ask...
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September 8th 06 10:37 PM
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Practical Taxidermy Taxidermist Montagu Browne 1880s FA by
JaneyP
Practical Taxidermy - Manual of Instruction To The Amateur In
Collecting ,Preserving And Setting Up Of Natural History Specimens of
All Sorts, In excellent condition, undated but I believe to date from
mid 1880s approx.
Georgeous and lavish manual ,packed with wonderful period
illustrations,...
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September 15th 06 11:16 PM
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September 19th 06 11:36 PM
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Professional Leather craft Manual Vintage 1939 FA by
JaneyP
Leather Goods Manafacture ,A Practical Guide to Modern Methods &
Processes by G C Moseley Good deal of foxing,discoloured boards but
otherwise a good solid copy.326 pages. 1939
Superb and hugely comprehensive vintage manual. The difference (and
there is a difference!) between this and many other...
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September 19th 06 11:39 PM
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Vintage Cane Basket Work Fabulous binding FA by
JaneyP
Cane Basket Work A practical manual on Weaving,Useful & Fancy
Baskets,by Annie Frith First series,small amount of light staining on
back board, original owners inscription ,otherwise good plus
copy.Undated ,but I would guess at late 1890s to early 1900s.
Absolutely georgeous old book ,beautifully...
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October 14th 06 12:09 AM
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Taxidermy Manual 1914 FA by
JaneyP
Taxidermy Comprising The Stuffing,Skinning and Mounting of Birds
Mammals & Fish by Paul Hasluck 1914,some fading to spine, otherwise VGC
160 pages
Excellent book on the subject packed with period explanatory...
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October 17th 06 12:22 AM
by JaneyP
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The Weavers Craft 1939 vintage rug weaving FA by
JaneyP
The Weavers Craft by L E Simpson & M Weir 1939 Dryad Press Good
condition.
Fabulous old book ,very comprehensive,large format ,with loads of
brilliant period illustrations.
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October 25th 06 12:43 AM
by JaneyP
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Stained Glass Craft Work etched silvered 1940 by
JaneyP
Stained Glass Craft by JAF Divine & G Blatchford ,1940 ,ex lib.
otherwise a good copy .115 pages.
Really useful book on the traditional craft of stained glass
work,covers all apsects ,with many...
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October 31st 06 12:06 AM
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Vintage Jewellery Manual Jewelry craft manual 1948 FA by
JaneyP
Jewellery Repairingby William A Jackson 1948 Covers very grubby,ex lib.
otherwise a good solid copy.143 pages.
Really useful little vintage jewellers craft manual ,very
comprehensive,covers a host of jewellery related subjects (see...
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August 27th 06 12:12 AM
by JaneyP
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Tinplate Work vintage manual 1911 FA by
JaneyP
Tinplate Work 1911 Paul Hasluck Good condition 160 pages.
Superb old book on the lost art of the manafacture of small domestic
items from tinplate.One of the very rarest in this series.Beautifully
detailed illustrations plans etc.Covers oil cans, kettle making
,lamps,pastry cutters etc....
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August 24th 06 12:03 AM
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Boot & Shoe repairing vintage FA by
JaneyP
Boot & Shoe repairing by F G Ward VGC.
One of the excellent Foyles series of handbooks. Illustrated
Some headings :- Stripping & preparation work / Soling / Heel repairs /
Stitching / Heel coverings / Repairs to uppers / Crepe & rubber...
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August 31st 05 10:57 PM
by JaneyP
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Amateur Faceter gem cutting book FA by
JaneyP
The Amateur faceter , A practical guide to the art of faceting gems &
semi precious stones .By L J Rigbey Ex lib. otherwise VGC
Superb instructional manual on the craft. Very thorough indeed,packed
with pics,line illustrations,a section of cutting diagrams etc.
Some subjects covered:- Optical...
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September 8th 05 12:34 AM
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Complete Decoupage Vintage FA by
JaneyP
The Complete Book of Decoupage by Frances S Wing VGC 205 pages.
Superb old book on the subject. Covers the craft in great detail,well
illustrated.
Some headings :- Preparation for decoupage / Colouring backrounds &
prints / How to cut prints / Working on or under glass / Designing &
creating...
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September 15th 05 10:55 PM
by JaneyP
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Decorative Design vintage design book FA by
JaneyP
Decorative Designs of all ages, for all purposes by Paul Hasluck .No
date by I would estimate around the 1910s. Slightly grubby
boards,although much better than appears in scan,otherwise VGC.
Brilliant vintage design book,with lots of delightful engravings and
illustrations (277 in number)...
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September 15th 05 10:57 PM
by JaneyP
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Jewellery Craft Art Nouveau 1928 F J Glass libertys FA by
JaneyP
Jewellery Craft 1928 Frederick J.Glass VGC
Just an exquisite little manual on the making of Art Nouveau
jewellery,lots of superb period illustrations. In astonishingly good
condition considering it's age,even the dustwrapper is in great shape.
Also has a couple of sections on napkin...
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October 6th 05 11:19 PM
by JaneyP
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Modern Fixing Practice vintage rawlplug 1936 FA by
JaneyP
Modern Fixing Practice ,A Technical handbook dedicated to all who are
engaged in handling fixing problems.Volume 1 (A stand alone book) Pub.
The Rawlplug Company, VGC 192 pages.
Most unusual,I've never had a copy of this before and I doubt I'll ever
get one again! Covers every kind of fixing...
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August 1st 06 12:46 AM
by JaneyP
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Indian Basket Work Native American vintage 1915 FA by
JaneyP
Indian Basket Work ,undated ,but I believe it to date from 1915 .VGC.
Ultra rare book on the subject, especially in such lovely condition.
"An original adaptation for school use of the methods of work and of
patterns done by the Red Indians". Green boards, 7 x 9.5 inches. 95 pp.
Attractive green...
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August 6th 06 11:45 PM
by JaneyP
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Harbutts Advanced Plasticine Modelling FA by
JaneyP
Harbutts Modelling for the Standards, good condition, undated but
1920s.
Scarce old book on the more difficult techniques of modelling in
Harbutts Plasticine,.Superb item!
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August 18th 06 12:54 AM
by JaneyP
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Vintage Upholstery Manual upholsterers 1908 chaise longue FA by
JaneyP
Upholstery with Numerous Engravings & Diagrams by Paul Hasluck 1908 VGC
160 pages.
This is one of the best vintage manuals on upholstery we've had ,hugely
comprehensive with masses of period illustrations.Perfect for the
renovoter of vintage furniture. It also has a section at the rear on
Fancy...
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October 31st 06 12:11 AM
by JaneyP
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