Samplers and tapestry embroideries / by Marcus B. Huish, also the stitchery of the same by Mrs. Head
1900, First Edition. London : Fine Art Society ; New York ; Bombay : Longmans, Green. Very good copy in the original colour-illustrated cloth over beveled boards, rebacked and with the original spine laid in. The original covers are slightly dust-dulled and rubbed along the edges. Edges lightly foxed, with the interior tight, bright and clean throughout. Remains well-preserved overall. Provenance: bookplate of Constance Derby. Notes; this is No. 304 from a limited edition of 600 copies. Item #459857
Physical description: 143 pages, 66 leaves of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm. Notes: Most plates accompanied by leaves with descriptive letterpress. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Samplers -- History. Embroidery -- History. Embroidery, English -- 17th-19th centuries. Tapestry -- England -- History. Needlework -- Patterns. Textile crafts -- Great Britain -- History. Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms.
Price: €265.00