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Mineola, NY, U.S.A.: Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1972. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good -/No Jacket. 269 p. incl. bibliography & index; 277 illustrations (B & W reproductions of original colour plates). VG-, corners a bit bumped, sticker residue on front cover, otherwise clean, solid, uncreased spine. One of the Dover reprint series, this impressive and indispensable history of dolls and doll-making was first published in Germany in 1929 by noted cultural historian Max von Boehm. Dolls of all kinds (toys, fashion plates, ritual objects) from all around the world are included. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Temple City CA: Craft Course Publishers, 1967. Not Stated. Saddle Stitched. Good+/No Jacket. 23 p.; stapled; 23 p. magazine-format publication. G+, rubbed along spine, corners and edges a bit rubbed. Interior sound and unmarked. No. H -121. Part of a series of craft publications. Contains directions for making and dressing dolls of various types, including cloth, wooden, apple-head, corn-husk, and "jumping jack" dolls. Helen Young was a designer for Kimport Dolls, well known as a source of collectible dolls. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cheltenham, Glos. UK: Evergreen, 2004. Not Stated. Pictorial Cover. Very Good +/No Jacket. 141 p.; digest-size periodical; VG+; nice and clean, bright pictorial cover showing a "shepherd" and his wife dressed in costume for the Summer Fair at Hallaton in Leicestershire. A miscellany of nostalgia, local history and folklore, book and movie reviews, poetry etc. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Racine, Wisconsin: Golden Press/Western Publishing Company, 1973. First Thus. Trade Paperback. Very Good+/No Jacket. Large format paperback; 184 p. incl. index; Illustrated with over 400 how-to drawings, 56 B & W photos, and 12 pages of colour photos. Toys, decorative items, home items for all ages, suitable for gift giving or bazaar fundraising. Very typical of crafts of the era. Part of the Betty Crocker Home Library. VG+, minor reading wear only, very nice and clean. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Scotia NY: The Dollover's Library, 1964. First Thus. Saddle Stitched. Very Good/No Jacket. 12 p.; not numbered. VG; pamphlet printed on stiff paper, reproducing a series of articles from Godey's Lady's Book of 1860 with complete instructions, with diagrams, for making a doll's outfit from chemise to cape, including a night-dress. Instructions for making a doll pen-wiper and for making doll furniture from card are also included. Cover illustrations from Godey's. An experienced seamstress would find this very useful to make authentic period clothing for antique or repro. dolls, or, as suggested, to enlarge for human-size clothing. The skill level required is quite advanced. One can only assume that little girls in 1860 were assumed to have extensive sewing skills. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Brooklin, ME, U.S.A.: WoodenBoat Publications, 1994. Later Printing. Pictorial Cover. As New/No Jacket. Fifth printing, 1994; copyright 1982. As New. 31 page magazine-format publication, with complete and detailed instructions for building the classic plywood dory. Plans drawn by Philip C. Bolger, photos by Jeff Julian. If you really want to build this boat, this is the book you need to do it. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Coward-McCann Ltd., 1968. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Very Good Minus/Good. Coward-McCann HC; Book Club edition; VG- in G DJ; DJ torn at ff, somewhat scuffed. Book clean, tight. "Transforming newel posts into candelabra and cake pans into elegant compote dishes are only two of the magical feats in this easy-to-follow guide to the fine art of 'junking' ". An inspiration to recyclers and packrats everywhere. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Dell Publishing, 1999. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 228p. incl photo credits. This book is based on the Television series "The Hunt for Amazing Treasures". Rare books, manuscripts, priceless coins and artifacts. You'll find all this and more inside this exciting book about real treasure and the people who find it. very slight corner wear. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, United Kingdom: Souvenir Press Limited, 1998. Soft Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 144p. incl "bear facts' and acknowledgements. Comprehensive history on teddy bears and their origins. Must have for teddy bear collectors. Some corner wear, pink discolorment on edge, old price sticker on back. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Sante Fe, NM, U.S.A.: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1977. Soft Cover. Very Good -/No Jacket. Very nice colouring book for children, captions in english, spanish, and Tewa Indian. Adults will appreciate the knowledged gleaned simply by looking at the drawings. Has been coloured but done very nicely. New Mexico themes. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, United Kingdom: Two-Can Publishing Ltd, 1990. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 32p. Learn how to make useful stuff out of old or new junk. Great for kids and classrooms. Part of the Jump collection. Most materials found in the home for these projects. extremely slight bump on the corner. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

New York: Lopez Publications Inc., 1976. Magazine. Good/No Jacket. Magazine, Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts No. 4 , $1.25. Published in 1976. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

UK: Gage Educational Publishing Company, 1977. Not Stated. Trade Paperback. Very Good+/No Jacket. Hazel Todhunter. 96 page paperback (incl. index), glossy photo cover, 180 illustrations. Complete instructions for many household items and articles of clothing made from denim, including embellishing by bleaching, painting, printing, embroidering, etc. In very nice condition, just slight wear to edges, PO name on inside front cover, otherwise unmarked. VG+ 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York: McCall's Needlework and Crafts Publications, 1973. Magazine. Good/No Jacket. Magazine. McCall's Needlework and Crafts magazine Fall-winter 1972-1973. Considerable wear, chipping of cover edges. All pages present. A great source of vintage patterns and advertisements. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

New York, New York: McCall's Needlework and Crafts Publications, 1967. Magazine. Good/No Jacket. Magazine. McCall's Needlework and Crafts magazine Spring-Summer 1967. Considerable wear, chipping of cover edges. All pages present. A great source of vintage patterns and advertisements. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

New York, New York: McCall's Needlework and Crafts Publications, 1975. Magazine. Fair/No Jacket. Magazine. McCall's Needlework and Crafts magazine Fall-winter 1974-1975. Considerable wear, chipping of cover edges. All pages present. A great source of vintage patterns and advertisements. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Plattsburgh, NY, U.S.A.: McClelland & Stewart/Tundra Books, 1999. First. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Apparent first edition; VG, slight edge and spine rubbing, solid and clean. 180 p. including index. Comprehensive guide to choosing and using survival gear for all kinds of outdoor activities. B & W photos. Good common-sense advice from an experienced outdoorsman. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Toronto, ON, Canada: Annick Press, Limited, 1989. First Thus. Pictorial Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Blass, Jacqueline (illustrator). Orig. pub. 1986 J. F. Schreiber GmbH; 1989 Annick Press edition. Near Fine condition, unmarked, inserts uncut. Large unpaginated folio in the shape of a house, with room illustrations on inside pages. 8 card sheets of paper dolls and home accessories to cut out, with suggestions for homemade additions. In lovely condition, just waiting for a child (or adult) to play with it. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

New York, NY: Drake Publishers Inc., 1973. First. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good Minus. Drake Publishing, 1973. 160 p. VG/VG-. Book is in very good, clean, unmarked condition, firm and square. DJ has closed tears at top of spine and front fold, moderate edgewear. Colour photo on DJ of Humpty Dumpty and the King's men. Detailed instructions for 13 nursery-rhyme characters, including accessories and clothing. Dolls/toys made of felt, with fabric, felt and hand-knitted clothing. Detailed instructions, including drawings and photos. Full-size patterns included. Very useful for doll-makers and hobbyists. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Wisconsin, USA: Kalmbach Miniatures, Inc, 1994. Magazine. Very Good +/No Jacket. Magazine. 138p. Magazine about miniatures. Very good cond, no bends or anything. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.