Folk Cross-Stich (sic) Design: 195 Enchanting Patterns in Colour with an Illustrated Introduction to Their Origin and the Role of the Mediaeval Saxon Colonists of Transylvania
by Sigerus, Emil ; Kiewe, Heinz Edgar
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- Hardcover
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- Condition
- Very Good +
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About This Item
Munich: Hans Meschendörfer, 1964. First English language edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. Folio. 14-page booklet, 40 plates, and 2 leaves of publisher's ads laid in to pocket of portfolio. Bound in full linen, title stamped in red on front cover. Originally published in 1961 by Meschendörfer as Siebenbürgisch-sächsische Leinenstickereien. Introduction by Heinz Edgar Kiewe. 195 cross stitch patterns from the collection of Emil Sigerus, illustrated in black, blue, or red. Includes historical abstract, notes to plates, bibliography, and black and white map. Very Good+, previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown, booklet and plates clean and crisp, light smudge to front cover near title stamping, minor rubbing and light soiling to extremities of portfolio. Attractive copy.
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- Bookseller
- Garnet Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003483
- Title
- Folk Cross-Stich (sic) Design
- Author
- Sigerus, Emil ; Kiewe, Heinz Edgar
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First English language edition
- Publisher
- Hans Meschendörfer
- Place of Publication
- Munich
- Date Published
- 1964
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- Crafts;
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