[Rarebooks] FS: Two Uncommon Victorian Cutting Manuals

[Joslin Hall Rare books]

Smith, C.B.  "THE CUTTER'S MANUAL. Revised and Re-Written, a Work Teaching
the Art of Cutting, with Practical Suggestions Invaluable to Every Cutter"

Providence published by the author: no date (1880s).

Entirely devoted to men's garments, this title was first published in 1882
this edition is completely re-written, with new diagrams. As are most such
books, this is uncommon. Hardcover. 7"x10", 66 pages, b/w illustrations
publisher's black cloth with a gilt decoration of fancy cutting shears
covers with light soil and rubbing hinges cracked and wobbly internally
fine.  [9935]  $200.00

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Vetter, P.J.  "THE ART OF PRACTICAL CUTTING ADAPTED FOR SELF TEACHING"

London Simpkin, Marshall & Co.: no date [ca.1870]. 3rd edition.

A nice set of this rare cutting guide. The coverage includes a wide
variety of men's Victorian clothing, including some military coats, and
some of the plates include illustrations of men in the finished articles.
The NUC locates 1 copy (BPL) rare in the marketplace. 2 vols. Hardcover.
Text volume- 4.75"x7", 139 pages plate volume- 5.75"x8.5", iv pages + 129
lithographed plates. Both volumes in publisher's brown cloth with black
rules and titles slight cover soil, light wear, some foxing to the
preliminaries, else a very nice set.  [30923]  $350.00

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