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"Old-World Galleries" is a vintage catalogue of antique furniture which was on sale at 31, Baker Street, London. As well as examples of antique furniture, this profusely-illustrated volume also includes timeless tips and advice on identifying, cleaning, repairing, and much more; and as such will be of utility to antiques dealers and collectors alike. Contents include: "Useful Hints", "Staining Floorboards", "Cleaning Furniture", "Polish", "To Remove White Marks from Mahogany", "Hints on Furnishing", "Schemes for Sitting Rooms", "Scheme for Dainty Bedroom", "A Few Hints on Faked Antiques", "Goods Taken in Part Exchange", "Repairs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.
First published in 1893, this work is an instructional manual on embroidery. It discusses many aspects of decorative needlework, and contains numerous illustrations to explain the techniques involved. It is a fantastic book for anyone wishing to learn the skill and get started on some needlework creations of their own. The following passage is an extract from the work stating the author's aim:'I have tried to show that executive skill and the desire of and feeling for beauty, realized in a work of definite utility, are the vital and essential elements of this as of all other branches of art, and that no one of these elements can the embroideress neglect or overlook if her work is to have life and meaning. If she pursues her craft with due care, and one might even say with enthusiasm, however, she will not only taste that keen pleasure which every one feels in creative work, however unpretending, but the product will be such as others will be careful to preserve: this in itself being an incentive to good work.'To this volume is added a specially commissioned introduction to the art of embroidery.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Facsimile reprint of original published: New York: Macmillan, 1940.
"In and About Salt Lake City" is a vintage account of the history and people of Salt Lake City by William A. Morton. Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Utah. Morton provides a historical account of the area, an important and spiritual home of the Mormon religion, as well as some of the fundamental beliefs of Mormons. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Mormonism and it's history, and it would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "A Sketch of Utah and Mormonism", "A Typical Mormon Hymn", "What the Mormon's Believe", "Articles of Faith", "Resources and Attractions of Utah", "Climate as a Resource", "Agriculture", "Grain", "Grasses", "The Orchards of Utah", etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork for the enjoyment of readers now and for years to come.
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