This book looks at the history of the major lace villages of the three Midland counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire with many examples of the laces associated with these villages. In this book, the reader is taken on a tour through the villages of the Midland counties whose lacemaking heritage is among the most celebrated in the world. The book is illustrated with rare photographs of finished lace, antique printings, many from the author's own extensive private collection, and photographs of local ...
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This book looks at the history of the major lace villages of the three Midland counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire with many examples of the laces associated with these villages. In this book, the reader is taken on a tour through the villages of the Midland counties whose lacemaking heritage is among the most celebrated in the world. The book is illustrated with rare photographs of finished lace, antique printings, many from the author's own extensive private collection, and photographs of local scenes. "Lace Villages" focuses upon the distinctive lace types produced, important historical features and lacemaking institutions.
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Add this copy of Lace Villages to cart. $13.91, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Batsford Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Lace Villages to cart. $13.98, fair condition, Sold by ZBK Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Woodland Park, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by B T Batsford Ltd.
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Fair. Used book-May contain writing notes highlighting bends or folds. Text is readable book is clean and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping.