THE ROMANCE OF THE LACE PILLOW

22cm x 15.5cm x 3.2cm, xvi prelims plus pp.271 including 50 plates predominately depicting specific lace-works or related ephemera, bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. 

The history of lace-making in Bucks, Beds, Northants and neighbouring counties, together with some account of the lace industries of Devon and Ireland. 

Faint discolouration on front cover, wear to head and foot of spine and corners bumped. Light to no foxing throughout. Ownership inscription on front paste-down and some light pencil annotations throughout.