VARIOUS AUTHORS

Ellinistikí Keramikí Apó Ti MakedoníA. Hellenstic Pottery from Macedonia.

Thesalloniki: Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1991. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. Light foxing to inside covers & endpapers. Light soiling to text block edges. ; With illustrations & fold-out chart. ; 30.3 x 24.2 x 1.2 cms; 171 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63767

Catalogue: Arts & Crafts

Keywords: History Greek Greece Ceramic Art Archaeology Hellenic

COPE, ANNE & JANE COPE

Leatherwork

Somerset, England: MacMillan / Pan Craft Books, 1979. First Edition (?); First Impression. Original Illustrated Wrapper. ISBN: 0330258397. Illustrated by Jane Cope. Slight scuffed corners. Marking to fore-edge. Small creases to cover. ; Explore the craft of leatherwork with this vintage Pan Craft Book by Anne & Jane Cope. This illustrated guide, featuring both colour & black-and-white image, showcases various leather projects including bags and belts. An excellent resource for both beginners and experienced crafters. Slight scuffed corners. Marking to fore-edge. Small creases to cover. ; Full Colour Photographs & Line Drawings; 25cm x 18cm x 1.5cm; 143 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: 63743

Catalogue: Crafts

Keywords: 0330258397 Arts & Soft Furnishing

CUMMING, ELIZABETH

Hand, Heart and Soul, the Arts and Crafts Movement in Scotland

Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, 2006. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 1841586102. 9781841586106; With fold out covers and frontispiece picture. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Light scuffs to lower cover edge. Spine tight. Pages clean. With colour plates and colour photographic plates throughout. A meticulous and fascinating exploration of Scotland’s arts and crafts heritage. The book looks at the movement’s origins, examining its philosophical and aesthetic foundations while highlighting influential artisans and designers. Cumming’s narrative interweaves historical context with personal stories, offering readers insights into the cultural transformation that shaped Scottish art and design. The book is both scholarly and accessible, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship across Scotland’s artistic landscape. ; Octavo Oblong; xv, 240 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: LCB63117

Catalogue: Arts & Crafts

Keywords: 1841586102 9781841586106 British History

FUNDER, LISE

Dansk SøLV 20. århundrede

Copenhagen: New Nordic Publishing Arnold Busck, 1999. Presumed 1st Edition. Original Cloth. ISBN: 8717067235. With colour illustrations. Slight chipping to bottom edge of dustjacket. Slight discolouration to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; With colour illustrations. Slight chipping to bottom edge of dustjacket. Slight discolouration to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. An insightful exploration of Danish silver throughout the twentieth century. The book charts the evolution of design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Funder highlights key periods, influential artists, and notable works, capturing the essence of Danish aesthetic tradition while illustrating how socio-cultural shifts reshaped silver artistry and design in modern Denmark. A compelling cultural journey. ; Quarto; 239 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60394

Catalogue: Arts and Crafts

Keywords: 8717067235 Decoration Household Art & Antiquities Silverwork

JOURDAIN, MARGARET & R. SOAME EVANS

Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century

London: Country Life, 1950. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; With plates. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; 28.5 x 22.1 x 1.8 cms; 144 pages; Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of the diverse art forms produced in China specifically for export to Western markets during the 1700s. Authored by Margaret Jourdain and R. Soame Jenyns, the book delves into various categories of export art, including lacquerware, furniture, paper hangings, prints, paintings, and porcelain. It offers detailed analyses of the techniques, materials, and aesthetic principles employed by Chinese artisans to cater to European tastes. The volume also explores the cultural and economic exchanges between China and the West, highlighting how these interactions influenced artistic production and consumption during the eighteenth century. Published in 1950, this work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of Chinese decorative arts and their global impact.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63071

Catalogue: Arts & Crafts

Keywords: Textiles Painting

RADDON, ALAN JAMES

How to Make Rope Soled Footwear

Aberaeron, Wales, UK: Aberarth Publishing 1982, 1982. Paperback. ISBN: 0950893706. Unread, very good condition, shelfwear and storage wear only. ; Unread, very good condition, shelfwear and storage wear only. This beautiful and independently crafted book details succinctly and holistically how to make your own rope sold footwear. Al , distinctive and well known for his individuality and kindness shares his experience and in-depth knowledge of making shoes. Clear descriptions, photographs of the process and end results throughout the book. Limited edition. For anyone with an interest in footwear - and from beginner to more experienced craftsperson. How can you resist? ! ; Quarto ; 56 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB62506

Catalogue: Crafts

Keywords: 0950893706 Craft Work Magic Natural Materials Shoe Craftsmanship Clothing

CRAFTS COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND

Mau Mahara; Our Stories in Craft

Albany, Aukland: Random Century, 1990. First Edition. Softcover (perfect bound). ISBN: 1869410939. With original colour wrappers. With colour plates and illustrations. With slight soiling to front cover inside and out as well as to front free endpaper. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; 18x26x1cm; 130 pages. Very Good- .

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Book number: LCB85709

Catalogue: Arts & Crafts

Keywords: 1869410939 & Art Maori History