Indian Beadwork

An introduction to Native American Indian beadwork, designed for young readers, with designs for moccasins, coin purses, book covers, jewelry, hats, belts, & more, along with instructions for constructing a loom & doing the beading. The author, a Danish man who saved the life of a Chippewa Indian boy while trapping in the forests of Minnesota & was made a blood brother of the tribe, illustrated this book throughout its 122 pages (+ 3 extra illustrated pages at end) by the author. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1958, this slim small octavo (5.75" x 8.25") has bright red cloth-covered boards stamped with a crisp black design to front/black lettering to spine. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages creamy white & completely unmarked save for former owner's name in small, neat pen to ffep. The unclipped DJ is Good+: bright & colorful, but with some unclosed tears, light creasing, chipping to head of spine & corners; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day!

Product Info

Publisher: William Morrow & Co., Inc.

Year: 1958

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States