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TEXTILES
B2696) Meller, Susan; Elffers, Joost. TEXTILE DESIGNS : 200 Years of Patterns for
Printed Fabrics Arranged by Motif, Colour, Period and Design. 2002. 11
3/4" x 9", 464 pages, 1823 colour illustrations. Newly available in paperback, this volume remains
unsurpassed as the biggest and most lavish survey of printed textiles ever
published. Textile Designs presents a
comprehensive selection of the colourful patterned fabrics used for clothing
and interior decoration over the last 200 years. Classified under five headings
– Floral, Geometric, Conversational, Ethnic, and Art Movements and Period
Styles. International English language edition, includes translations of all
the pattern names, as well as brief general introductions to the book in
French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Card Covers, with fold-in flaps,
slight crease to lower cover, otherwise a near fine copy. 125.00 pounds
sterling
B5177) Lucero,
Helen R.; Baizerman, Suzanne. CHIMAYO
WEAVING : The Transformation of a Tradition. 1998. 10" x 8", 231
pages, 96 colour plates, many black and white
illustrations. The first study examining the Rio Grande Hispanic weaving
tradition from 1870 to the present, thorough and beautifully illustrated.
Glossary, Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B5176) Kent,
Kate Peck. NAVAJO WEAVING : Three
Centuries of Change. 1996. 10" x 8 1/2", 139 pages, 24 colour
plates, 80 black and white illustrations. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously
researched, the classic introductory text on this appealing Native American art
form. Soft covers, near fine. 9.50 pounds sterling
B1926) Schoeser, Mary, and Rufey,
Celia. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TEXTILES from 1790 to the present. 1989. 11
5/8" x 9 1/2", 256 pages, 405 illustrations, 333 in colour. An encyclopaedic and
authoritative sourcebook of two centuries of furnishing textiles, lavishly
illustrated and charting the changing tastes and technical innovations of
succeeding decades. Illustrations of the fabrics are supplemented with pictures
of rooms, showing how the fabrics were used at windows, on floors, in
upholstery and drapery etc. An invaluable guide for architects and designers.
Extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw,
fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4566) Bonar, Eulalie H., Editor. Woven by the Grandmothers : NINETEENTH-CENTURY NAVAJO TEXTILES FROM THE
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN. 1996. 10" x 9", 214
pages, well illustrated, mainly in
colour. Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. Soft
covers, near fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B1062) Anderson, Clarita S. WEAVING A LEGACY. The Don and Jean Stuck
Coverlet Collection. 1995. 10 1/4" x 10", 234 pages, 428
illustrations, including 50 full colour plates. Each
of the 356 coverlets in the collection is illustrated and the size, weave structure,
fibre content, inscriptions, and - where known -
weaver's names, dates and provenance are noted. Bibliography, index of weavers.
Hb in dw, near fine, except
for remainder mark on lower edge. 35.00
pounds sterling
B1573) Thurman, Christa C. Mayer.
TEXTILES IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 1992. 11 3/4" x 9
1/4", 152 pages, 112 full colour illustrations.
A tour of one of America's most comprehensive textile collections. Catalogue, Glossary. Hb in dw, near fine, except for
remainder mark on lower edge. 25.00 pounds sterling
B2992) Mossinger, Ingrid (editor). EUROPEAN
TEXTILE DESIGN OF THE 1920s (Bestandskatalog / Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz Series.) 1999. 12" x
9", 160 pages, well illustrated in colour and black and white. Presents the complete
collection of textiles (some 185 examples)
from the 1920s comprised within the Chemnitz Textile and Handicrafts
Collection, one of the largest collections of quality in Europe. Artists’
biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B3244)
Vollmer, John M. Clothed to Rule the Universe : MING TO QING
TEXTILES AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 2000. 10 1/4" x 8 3/8",
112 pages, richly illustrated with full colour
reproductions, showcasing approximately eighty important objects, incorporating
full technical data on each piece. The first publication devoted entirely to
The Art Institute of Chicago’s exceptional holdings of Chinese
textiles, an essential reference source. Glossary, selected references. Card
covers, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B4818) Maxwell, Robyn. Sari to
Sarong : FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF INDIAN AND INDONESIAN TEXTILE EXCHANGE. 2003.
11 3/8" x 9 3/8", 216 pages, well illustrated,
almost wholly in colour. Published on the occasion of the exhibition of the
same title at the National Gallery of Australia. Soft covers, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4666) Gillow, John; Sentance, Bryan.
WORLD TEXTILES : A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques. 2004. 11" x 9
3/8", 240 pages, 778 illustrations, 551 in colour. An rivaled
guide for anyone interested in collecting or making and designing textiles.
Glossary, Bibliography, collections. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 16.00 pounds sterling
B4610) Parry, Linda. TEXTILES
OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT. 2005. 10" x 8 5/8", 160 pages,
153 illustrations, 91 in colour. Includes Catalogue
of Designers, Craftsmen, Institutions and Firms, Bibliography. Soft covers,
minor crease to upper cover, otherwise near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B1925) Parry,
Linda. WILLIAM MORRIS TEXTILES. 1994.
11 1/4" x 8 3/4", 192 pages, well illustrated
in colour and black and white. The first comprehensive survey of Morris's
considerable contributions in the field of textile design and manufacture. His
techniques in tapestry, embroider, hand-knotted carpets, and printed textiles
are discussed in detail, supplemented with Morris's own views. Complete, fully
illustrated listing of his repeating patterns. Hb in dw, fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4089) Samuels,
Charlotte. ART DECO TEXTILES. 2003.
12" x 10 1/8", 144 pages, more than 100 colour photographs. Published
to coincide with the Art Deco 1910-1939 exhibition. A rich survey of the work
of designers such as Robert Bonfils, Ruth Reeves, and
Marian Dorn, an essential resource for students and collectors. Glossary, notes
on firms and designers, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00
pounds sterling
B4892) Riffel, Melanie; Rouart, Sophie; Walter, Marc. Toile De Jouy : PRINTED TEXTILES IN THE
CLASSIC FRENCH STYLE. 12" x 9 3/4", 218 pages, over 270 illustrations in colour. The first-ever
complete history of these textiles – an essential reference for anyone
interested in the history of textiles or design, or looking for fresh ideas for
interior decoration. Hb in dw,
near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4492) 100 JAHRE BIRCKS. 1963.
11 3/4" x 8 1/8", 174 pages, well illustrated
in black and white. Well presented celebration of 100
years of Peter Bircks & Cie,
silk weavers. Text in German. Copy No. 397. Many illustrations of fur coats. Hb, bound in silk brocade incorporating company emblems
including ‘Bircks-Seiden 100 Jahre. A very
nice copy. 48.00 pounds sterling
B2522) Clabburn,
Pamela. THE NATIONAL TRUST BOOK OF FURNISHING TEXTILES. 1988. 9
1/2" x 6 1/4", 272 pages, black and white illustrations. Highlights
the importance of textiles in people’s homes from medieval times to the
early twentieth century.
Chapter on techniques; Glossary of upholstery fabrics and terms; Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine,
except for owner’s embossed stamp on title page. 18.00 pounds sterling
B4508) Sharples, Jennifer. THAI SILK. 1994. 12"
x 9", 160 pages, well illustrated, mainly in colour. Comprehensive . Glossary, bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine, uncommon. 40.00
pounds sterling
B3665) Heringa, Rens. Fabric of Enchantment : BATIK FROM THE NORTH
COAST OF JAVA. 1996. 12 1/8" x 9 1/8", 239 pages, many illustrations in black and white and colour. Published in
conjunction with the exhibition held at the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art. Catalogue, Glossary, appendices, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00 pounds
sterling
B3505) Crill, Rosemary. INDIAN IKAT TEXTILES. 1998. 11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 176 pages,
over 100 colour plates. An unique publication, based
on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s unrivalled collection of ikats from all over India. A complex form of resist-dyeing
in which the threads are patterned before weaving, ikat
has been used in India since the early centuries AD. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
30.00 pounds sterling
B4553) Lewis, June R. From Fleece
to Fabric : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SPINNING, DYEING, AND WEAVING. 1983. 8
3/4" x 5 1/2", 212 pages, over 100 black and white illustrations and
figures. A practical handbook, taking the reader through the complete process
in detail from fleece to woven fabric. Hb in dw, a nice copy. Uncommon. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4667) Kerlogue, Fiona G. BATIK : Design, Style and History. 2004. 10 3/4" x 8 1/4", 192
pages, 204 illustrations, 173 in colour, map. The definitive history of batik
in Indonesia and its modern practice. Batik collections, Glossary,
Bibliography. Folded card covers, minor crease to lower corner of rear cover,
otherwise near fine. 15.00 pounds
sterling
B5160)
Singer, Margo; Spyrou, Mary. TEXTILE
ARTS : Multicultural Traditions. 2003. 9 5/8" x 7 3/8", 128
pages, extensively illustrated in black and white and colour.
Surveys the textile traditions of many cultures, describing basic materials and
techniques. List of suppliers, museum collections, bibliography. Soft covers,
near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B2930) Reigate, Emily. AN
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO LACE. 1996. 11" x 8 1/2", 262 pages, 700
black and white photographs and 12 full colour plates. Copiously illustrated
with lace from all manufacturing centres and all ages; a key reference work on
the subject. Bibliography, Glossary. Currently out of print. Hb in dw, near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4373) Browne, Clare. LACE FROM THE
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM. 2004. 12" x 10 1/8", 144 pages, 100 plates
in black and white and colour. A wide-ranging survey of the art and craft of
lace making down the ages. Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 65.00 pounds sterling
B5166) Collier,
Ann. THE ART OF LACEMAKING. 1986.
12" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated
with clear diagrams and
photographs. Hb in price-clipped dw,
otherwise a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
KNITWEAR
B4931) THE EDINA RONAY
COLLECTION. 1988. 12 1/2" x 9 1/8", 160 pages, superbly
illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Thirty-five exclusive
designs by one of the best-known knitwear designers in the world. Hb in dw, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5163) Sheard, Stephen, Editor; Fassett, Kaffe,
Introduction. THE BEST OF ROWAN : 50 Designer Knitting Patterns. 1998.
12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 192
pages, each pattern illustrated in colour with clear
instructions and charts. Hb in dw,
near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4658) Black, Sandy. KNITWEAR IN
FASHION. 2005. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 192 pages, 300 illustrations,
285 in colour. Radical ideas in knitwear design; a comprehensive survey of the
art and design of knitwear today. Technology, developments, yarns and fibres,
designer biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Soft covers, corner bumped
otherwise near fine. 14.00 pounds
sterling
B4745) Musk, Denise. MACHINE KNITTING :
The Technique of Slipstitch. 1989. 10 " x 7 1/2", 158 pages, 12 colour photographs, 52 black and white photographs, 56 line
drawings and punchcards. ‘Will be welcomed by
all machine knitters looking for fresh design ideas founded on sound
craftsmanship’. Hb in price-clipped dw, (consequence of publisher’s re-pricing),
otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B4581) Harvey, Michael; Compton,
Rae. FISHERMAN KNITTING. 1978. 8 1/4
x 5 7/8", 32 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs,
stitching diagrams. Shire Album 31. Card covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
RUGS,
CARPETS
B4435) Anderson, Susan H. THE MOST
SPLENDID CARPET. 1978. 11" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated with 6 plates and 46 figures in black and
white and colour. The re-creation of the Senate Chamber Carpet, Congress Hall,
Philadelphia. Card covers, upper corner creased, otherwise a very good copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B4436) Von Rosenstiel, Helene. AMERICAN RUGS AND CARPETS from the
Seventeenth Century to Modern Times. 1978. 11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 192
pages, 32 colour plates, 200 photograph, 30 drawings. The first-ever account of
the whole subject of rugs, carpets, and other floor coverings in America from
colonial times to the current day. Chronology, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B1499) Gregorian, John B. ORIENTAL RUGS OF THE SILK ROUTE. Culture,
Process, and Selection. 2000. 11 1/4" x 9 1/4", 175 pages,
superbly illustrated in colour and black and white.
Gregorian writes with authority, having grown up amidst oriental rugs imported
by his father, who founded in 1934 what is now one of America's oldest and
largest rug companies. Covers the history of the Silk
Route; information on rug types, dyes, symbology,
weaving techniques and knots. Also a complete guide to evaluating and assessing
a rug, tips on negotiating abroad, and decorating with oriental rugs throughout
the home. Glossary, Appendices on cleaning and repairing oriental rugs. Hb in dw, near fine. 30.00
pounds sterling
B2321) Concaro, Edoardo; Levi, Alberto (editors) SOVEREIGN CARPETS : Unknown Masterpieces
from European Collections. 1999. 11 1/4" x 9 5/8", 233 pages,
superbly illustrated in colour.
Published on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Sovrani Tappeti : The Oriental Carpet from XV to XIX
century. Two Hundred Masterpieces of Textile Art’ held in Milan in
1999. Catalogues and illustrates
some 200 magnificent carpets. Maps, extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 28.00 pounds
sterling
B661) Allane, Lee. ORIENTAL RUGS A Buyer's Guide. 1997. 10" x
7", 136 pages, 40 colour illustrations, 36 two-colour drawings and 4 maps. A comprehensive guide to
modern oriental rugs, giving complete advice on finding the right rug for the
right purpose at the right price. Reveals how techniques, materials and tools
affect their character and quality. Lee Allane has
collected oriental rugs for a number of years and is a consultant for several
international auction houses and carpet companies. Soft covers, remainder mark on
lower edges, otherwise very good. 9.50 pounds sterling
B4277) Farr,
Christopher; Bourne, Matthew; Leslie, Fiona. CONTEMPORARY RUGS : Art and Design. 2002. 11 5/8" x 9
3/4", 208 pages, well illustrated, almost wholly
in colour. The first book to explore fully the very best in contemporary rug
design from around the world. Biographies of key designers and producers of the
last 30 years, Glossary, international directory of sources and resources. Hb in dw, near fine. 38.00 pounds sterling
B3416) Day,
Susan. ART DECO AND MODERNIST CARPETS. 2002.
12 7/8" x 9 5/8", 224 pages, 250 illustrations, 149 in
colour. Biographies of artists, manufacturers and retailers, signatures,
monograms, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
EMBROIDERY, SEWING TECHNIQUES
B3224) Bertin-Guest,
Josiane. CHINESE EMBROIDERY: Traditional
Techniques. 11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 128 pages, lavishly illustrated
with over 75 colour illustrations and over 100 line drawings.
Combining historical and cultural information with practical instructions, the
definitive guide to the oldest embroidery known to the world. Chronology,
Bibliography. 17.99 pounds sterling
B3231) Taylor,
Roderick. EMBROIDERY OF THE GREEK ISLANDS. 1998. 11 1/4" x 8
5/8", 192 pages, extensively illustrated mainly in colour.
Comprehensive reference on these desirable embroideries tracing the wide range
of influences and styles involved, and showing how a high level of skill and
richness of invention are combined. Materials, techniques, notes on early
collectors, Bibliography, Glossary. Hb in dw, near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4008) Ellis, Marianne; Wearden,
Jennifer. OTTOMAN EMBROIDERY. 2001.
11 3/4" x 9 7/8", 144 pages, colour
frontispiece and 155 colour plates, 14 diagrams.
Features work from the mid-sixteenth century to about 1900, drawing exclusively
on th Victoria and Albert Museum’s outstanding
collection of Ottoman embroidery. Details of Ottoman embroidery stitches and
techniques. Soft covers, near fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B4823) de Dillmont, Th., Editor. D.M.C. Library : JUGOSLAVIAN EMBROIDERIES -
1st Series. No date. 7 3/4" x 11 1/2", 15 pages of text, which
includes directions for working the patterns, 20 colour plates, tracings of
models shown on plates 12 to 20, 4 page catalogue of publications available in
the D.M.C. Library. Illustrated paper covers, generally somewhat soiled, crease
on front cover, previous owners’ name(s) on front cover and title page,
otherwise a very good copy. 20.00 pounds
sterling
B3921) Howard, Constance. EMBROIDERY
AND COLOUR. 1976. 10" x 7 1/2", 216 pages, 42 drawings, 80
photographs, 63 colour plates. A detailed treatment
by a distinguished craftswoman and lecturer. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, previous owner’s dated ink signature on
front free end-paper, also presentation card sellotaped
below, otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5171) Howard,
Constance. INSPIRATION FOR EMBROIDERY. 1971.
10" x 7 1/2", 240 pages, well illustrated
with 322 drawings and photographs, also colour plates. Information and
instruction in designing for embroidery, from simple basic structures to more
complicated finished designs. Hb in dw, previous owner’s dated signature on front free
end-paper, otherwise a very good copy. 14.00
pounds sterling
B3980) Perrone, Lisbeth.
THE NEW WORLD OF NEEDLEPOINT : 101
Exciting Designs in Florentine, Grospoint and Other
Repeat Patterns. No date, 1970’s? 11 3/8" x 7 7/8", 142
pages, illustrates each design with a simple-to-follow work chart, a monochrome
photograph, and a colour photograph showing a section of the finished work. The
designs are graded as easy, intermediate and advanced, ensuring that a beginner
can progress quickly to the more elaborate designs. Hb
in dw, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B4290) Lantz,
Sherlee; Lane,
Maggie (diagrams). A PAGEANT OF PATTERN
FOR NEEDLEPOINT CANVAS : Centuries of Design, Textures, Stitches, a New
Exploration. 1973. 11 1/8" x 8 1/8", 510 pages, 351 diagrams, accompanied by photographs of worked samples, over
50 photographs of historical
sources and worked samples, plus 25
full colour photographs of
in-process and completed works of
needlepoint. Everything in these pages can be of immediate use to the reader in developing skills. Bibliography. Hb in dw, a few minor tears and
chips to dw, otherwise a very nice copy. 28.00
pounds sterling
B4792) Wilson, David M. THE BAYEUX
TAPESTRY : The Complete Tapestry in Colour with Introduction, Description and
Commentary. 2004. 13 3/4" x 10 1/2", 234 pages; the tapestry
itself is reproduced in full colour over 146 pages, with captions on a fold-out
page for easy reference. A second reproduction of the tapestry in black and
white has a detailed accompanying commentary. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00
pounds sterling
B4827) Hodges, Jean. SMOCKING
DESIGN. 1995. 9 3/4" x 7 3/8", 140 pages, 12 colour plates, 161
black and white text illustrations. Wide-ranging, from basic techniques to
original designs and uses. Soft covers, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B2842) Hilberg, Birte. THE PATCHWORK PLANNER : 350 Original Designs for Traditional Patchwork.
1993. 11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 192 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour.
Presents over 350 absolutely new designs for traditional patchwork. Hb in dw, bookplate on front free
end-paper, otherwise a near fine copy. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4723) Crabtree, Caroline; Stallebrass, Pam. BEADWORK
: A World Guide. 2002. 11 3/8" x 9 3/4", 208 pages, over 600
illustrations, almost wholly in colour. The first survey to reveal the wealth
and diversity of traditional beadwork around the world. The result will inspire
beadworkers, collectors and designers, and anyone
interested in art, craft and fashion. Construction and techniques, list of
collections, bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B2215) James, David. UPHOLSTERY A Complete Course. Chairs,
Sofas, Ottomans, Screens and Stools. 1992. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 293
pages, almost 500 line drawings, 8 pages of colour
illustrations showing 4 projects. Guides the reader through the basic
upholstery skills and on to more advanced and challenging pieces. Bibliography,
glossary. Soft covers, near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
B4066) James, David. UPHOLSTERY A
Complete Course. Chairs, Sofas, Ottomans, Screens and Stools. Revised
edition, 1999. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 309 pages, almost 500 line drawings,
13 pages of colour illustrations showing 5 projects. Guides the reader through
the basic upholstery skills and on to more advanced and challenging pieces.
Bibliography, glossary. Soft covers, minor crease else near fine. 16.00
pounds sterling
B4895) Fulton,
Nicole; Weston, Stuart. NEW UPHOLSTERY. 2004. 11 3/8" x 8
3/4", 176 pages, well illustrated in colour. All
you need to prepare and inspire you to create beautifully upholstered furniture
– the essential practical companion to inspire you. Hb
in dw, near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
B1227) Gibbs, Jenny. CURTAINS AND DRAPES - HISTORY - DESIGN -
INSPIRATION. 1999. 11" x 9", 224 pages, extensively illustrated
in colour. The definitive guide to six centuries of
decorative treatments for windows, doorways and beds. Glossary. Soft covers,
near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
HABERDASHERY
B2496) Danzker, Jo-Anne Birnie
(editor). ART NOUVEAU BUCKLES 1896-1910
: The Kreuzer Collection. 2000. 11 1/2" x 9
1/4", 232 pages, 250 colour illustrations,
35 illustrations of marks.
Presents almost 200 Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, and
Liberty Style buckles with symbolistic, floral and
geometric designs. Includes more than 40 buckles from Liberty & Co. of
London. Biographies, Bibliography. English and German text. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00 pounds
sterling
B3837) McConnel, Bridget. THE STORY OF THE THIMBLE : An Illustrated
Guide for Collectors. 1997. 11 1/4" x 8 5/8", 175 pages, more
than 2,000 thimbles are illustrated in full colour. Excellent second book by
the world’s leading authority on the history of thimbles. Practical tips
on cataloguing, maintenance, and display, along with price guides and a list of
thimble organisations throughout the world. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, very minor bump to upper corner, otherwise a
near fine copy. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4613) McConnel, Bridget. A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO THIMBLES. 1990.
12" x 9 1/8", 95 pages, over illustrations in black and white and
colour. Comprehensive guide by one
of the world’s foremost authorities. Includes notes on maintenance and
conservation, buyer’s guide, Glossary. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00
pounds sterling
B1053)
Taunton, Nerylla.
ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK TOOLS AND EMBROIDERIES. 1997. 11" x 8
1/2", 220 pages, more than 225 colour plates, 14
black and white plates. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in
dw, near mint. 48.00 pounds sterling
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