Description: The Self-Balancing System, or, The Cutters' Guide. Improved and Published by Dittmar & Sheifer, General Managers of the Tailors' and Cutters' Exchange, New York. A Self-Instructor in The Art of Cutting. 758 Broadway, New York, 1888. 62 pp, 28 plates, folio. In poor condition. As is. Front board almost detached from binding - very fragile. Spine heavily chipped & torn with much binding exposed. Boards are scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Gilt lettering and decorative bordering on front board dulled, but still attractive. Both front and rear gutters split with exposed binding mesh. Normal age-relating toning throughout text-block; mostly to edges of leaves. Instances of finger-soiling to bottom corners. All plates are intact - a complete work. Binding is very fragile. Please see photos. Comprehensive guide (including patterns) for various types of clothing for men & women. Some patterns and categories include, but are not limited to: Double-Breasted Prince Albert; Full Dress Coat; Overcoats; Shoulder Cape; Vest; Pants; Riding Pants; Uniform Coat; Fat Man's Measure; Fat Man's Vest; Drafting for a Hunchback; Ladies Costumes; Boys' Drafts; Children & Ladies; Some Well-known New-Yorkers and how they dress... Attractive contents. A complete work. FORN-SHELF-0659-BB-0424-HK1491
Price: 250 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-26T17:01:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Dittmar & Sheifer
Publisher: Dittmar & Sheifer
Topic: Fashion
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
