Anna Nott Shook BOOK OF WEAVING First ed and similar items

THE BOOK OF WEAVING By Anna Nott Shook. New York: The John Day Company, (1928). First edition, first printing. Illustrated with thirty-one black-and-white plates and with twelve striking color plates. A thorough book on weaving including, how-to, various techniques, discussions on looms and equipment, history, interior decoration, designs, dyeing, materials, shaping, tapestry, bags, cushions, lamp shades, rugs, blankets, styles, teaching others, becoming professional, and more. A presentable and attractive vintage collectible. Hairline crack to the inner front hinge, rear inner hinge split open but still holding soundly, light rubbing to the upper and lower spine edges and corner tips, very mild darkening to the covers near the spine, else very good in rich amber linen with bold black embossed illustration and titles to the front cover, and with bold black embossed titles to the spine; no dust jacket. Royal octavo, 10.25" X 7.5"X 1.3"; 190 pages; plus illustrations list; plus description of color plates pages; plus contents, preface and 'About The Author' page. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT ART BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.