The humble buckle is an oft-taken for granted fastening, yet its usefulness and sturdiness has ensured that it has survived from ancient times through to the present day. The author provides a comprehensive typology of buckles, from the earliest designs to the most recent uses. With detailed records of the types of buckles from different historical periods and listings of museums where they can be found, this book offers the re-enactor essential guidance for period costumes, and provides the collector or enthusiast with the information needed to continue or begin to learning about this enduring and practical object.
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Gillian Meredith collected buttons and buckles and researched their history for many years. She and her husband Alan have one of the best collections in the United Kingdom and have appeared on television and radio talking about their collection. They have also written 'Buttons' for Shire.
Alan Meredith collected buttons and buckles and researched their history for many years. He and his wife Gillian had one of the best collections in the United Kingdom and appeared on television and radio talking about their collection. They have also written 'Buttons' for Shire.
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Meredith, Alan (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0747806918I4N00
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Vendeur : Eastleach Books, Newbury, BER, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Fine. Meredith, Alan (illustrateur). 1st edition. Paperback, F. 56pp, colour illustrations throughout, index, a fine copy. Shire album 477. A short monograph on all manner of buckles as a device for fastening clothing. 100 grams. N° de réf. du vendeur 59004
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Vendeur : Bibliomonster Books, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : New. Meredith, Alan (illustrateur). N° de réf. du vendeur Y4-7FKG-AAKW
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Vendeur : Old Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA, Brackley, Royaume-Uni
Laminated Card Covers. Etat : Very Good. Meredith, Alan (illustrateur). First Edition. 56pp, colour illustrations, pages clean and crisp, matt-laminated card covers, 477 written on small sticker on top right corner of front cover, a very good copy. Size: 8.5 x 6 Inches. Shire Publication. N° de réf. du vendeur 017846
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Vendeur : Librairie de l'Avenue - Henri Veyrier, Saint-Ouen, FR, France
Couverture souple. Etat : Très bon état. Meredith, Alan (illustrateur). In-8 broché 20,7 cm sur 15. Livre en Anglais. 56 pages. Occasion comme neuf. Poids sans emballage : 130 grammes. Entièrement illustré en couleurs. Entièrement illustré en couleurs. in-8°. N° de réf. du vendeur 50677
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Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Etat : New. Meredith, Alan (illustrateur). Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Offers a typology of buckles detailing the types of buckles from different historical periods and listings of museums where they can be found. This book offers guidance for period costumes, and provides the collector or enthusiast with the information neede. N° de réf. du vendeur 857315668
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