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Lot 0047: COLLECTION BRITISH BOOKS CATALOGS ABOUT THIMBLES

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A large collection of British and American books, catalogs, and publications about sewing and thimbles. The collection includes The Family Simons Thimblers to America For 130 Years by John J. von Hoelle; Henry Muhr and Sons Philadelphia Thimble Makers by Philadelphia Thimble Society; a group of catalogs The Thimble Society of London Issue 7 Summer 1989 Volume 4, Issue 2 Spring 1988 Volume 3, Issue 4 Autumn 1988 Volume 3, Issue 6 Spring 1989 Volume 4, Issue 8 Autumn Volume 3, Issue 4 Autumn 1988 Volume 3; British Commemorative and Souvenir Thimbles; Zalkins Handbook of Thimbles and Sewing Implements A Complete Collectors Guide with Current Prices 1st Edition by Estelle Zalkin Published by Warman Publishing Co., Inc. Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, signed and dated 1988 by Estelle Zalkin; The Book of A Thousand Thimbles by Myrtle Lundquist Published by Wallace Homestead Book Co. Copyright 1970 Photography by Duree Studio; and others. Antique and Vintage Books, Albums, Newspapers, Magazines, and Collectibles.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Yellowing, scuffs, damage at edges and corners. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Biggest 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 1" in. Smallest 8 1/4" x 5 7/8" x 1/8" in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

March 19th, 2022

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$12.30