Bird F. J. "THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL DYER'S COMPANION; Comprising a Description of the Principal Dye-stuffs and Chemicals Used in Dying, their Nature and Uses; Mordents, and How Made...by Wood, Aniline and Other Processes." Philadelphia Hanry Carey Bird & Co. 1882 8vo. (9 x 6 1/4 inches), publisher's burgundy pebbled cloth, gilt stamped on the slightly faded spine. A very nice copy with all 173 specimens of silk, wool, flannel, fleece, dress goods, hosiery yarns, and cotton present in FINE CONDITION.FIRST EDITION. In addition, the work contains over 800 recipes for the making of colors and shades, including a chapter entitled, New Receipts and Colors. This interesting and useful book is further enhanced by the presence of an Appendix with conversion tables, a Glossary of useful terms, and a 15 page Index. Not frequently met with, especially in such nice condition (the book was invariably used to death). WITH 173 DYED FABRIC SPECIMENS Price: USD 495.00 other currencies    inquire

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