La Maitresse de Broderie. Petit Traite sur l'Art de la Broderie.
Paris: A Legrand et Pelicier, 1816. First edition. The rare first printing of this practical guide which went through at least four editions. It was intended to accompany a set of embroidery designs that was issued separately. Fine hand-colored engraved plate of two women at an embroidery table. Binding extremities lightly worn. A very good copy. Contemporary red similated morocco boards, gilt-decorated borders on covers. Octavo. 88 pp. Item #15884
OCLC notes only one copy, at Central Connecticut State University.
Price: $250.00
See all items by Needlework, Augustin Legrand