1910 reprint of Vavassore’s 1550 “Corona di Ricami”

“Opera Nuova Universale intitolata Corona di Ricami”, Giovanni Vavassore’s 1550 book of lacemaking patterns is a classic needlework design reference, containing both line drawings and charted patterns. This is a 1910 reprint of the original; hardcover book 6-1/2″ by 8-1/2″ with 52 pages. 29 pages of charted designs.

Condition is very good; a few pages have slight wrinkling and the cloth cover has dark smudges and worn corners. Binding is tight.