James Norbury; Theresa de Dillmont; Raoul Graumont; John Hensel; Margaret Murray; Jane Koster; M.T.; H.T. — Knitting, Knots, and Needlework

London; Mulhouse; New York, Hamlyn; D.M.C Library; Cornell Maritime Press; Odhams Press Limited; James Pearsall and Co. 1900-1971. Cloth. An eclectic five volume set of illustrated works on knitting, knots and needlework from across the twentieth century. A lovely five volume set of twentieth century guides to knitting.Comprising of:(1900) Pearsall's Illustrated Handbook for Knitting in Silks.The third edition. By M.T. and H.T. A work in four sections: stockings and socks, knitted and crochetted ties, articles for children, and light silk articles and wraps. With in text illustrations throughout. [1941] Knitting For All; Illustrated.By Margaret Murray and Jane Koster. A guide to practical knitted garments for all the family- making, renovating and repairing. Copiously illustrated in text throughout. Undated, dated from a copy held at the British Library. (1943) Square Knot Tatting, Fringe and Needle Work.The first edition, by Raoul Graumont and John Hensel. A detailed guide to tying knots into a variety of shapes. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and an abundance of in text illustrations.(1970) Macrame.By Theresa de Dillmont. A French published work, with English text. A collection of instructions for embroidery. Illustrated with in text illustrations, and 32 plates. Collated, complete. (1971) The Family Knitting Book.The second impression of the work, originally published in 1969. With sections on clothes for her, clothes for him, the sporting life, the golden age, the future generation, baby and mother to be, socks and stockings, ideas for Christmas presents, and more. With in text illustrations, and 13 double sided coloured plates. In publisher's original cloth and paper back bindings. Externally, very smart. Light bumping to heads and tails of spines, with the odd small mark to boards. Splitting of cloth to tail of spine of 'Knitting For All; Illustrated&apos. Front hinge of 'The Family Knitting Book' cracked and fragile, with archival tape reinforcements. Rear hinge cracked, with no reinforcements. Head of front hinge, and whole of rear hinge cracked to 'Pearsall's Illustrated Handbook', with offsetting and spotting to endpapers, and an ink inscription to the rear of the rear free endpaper. Ink inscription to front free endpaper of 'Square Knot Tatting, Fringe and Needle Work&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Ink inscription to final blank of 'Pearsall's Illustrated Handbook&apos. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .