Leather in life, art and industry : being an outline of its preparation and uses in Britain yesterday and today, together with some reflections on its place in the world of synthetics tomorrow / by John W. Waterer. With forewords by Sir Charles Tennyson and George W. Odey
1946, First Edition. London : Faber and Faber. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #436177
Physical description; 320 pages frontispiece, illustrations (including maps, coats of arms) CX plates (including facsimiles) on 55 leaves, folded table 29 cm. Notes; "First published in MCMXIVI." Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-307). Subjects; Leather. Leatherwork. Leather industry and trade Great Britain History. Leather industry and trade Great Britain. Great Britain. History leathercraft leatherwork footwear gloves industry clothing handbag sports equipment luggage fur processing. History Work Craft Great British.
Price: €45.00