Description: (Arts And Crafts) Linsley, Leslie: Scrimshaw: Paperback. Hawthorn Books, Inc. , New York. 1976. B&W Illustrations: 4th Printing. Very Good+ This is an oversized paperback book. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. "Scrimshaw is scrollwork, engravings, and carvings done in bone or ivory. Typically it refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the byproducts of whales, such as bones or cartilage. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of other whales, and the tusks of walruses. It takes the form of elaborate engravings in the form of pictures and lettering on the surface of the bone or tooth, with the engraving highlighted using a pigment, or, less often, small sculptures made from the same material." (from Wikipedia) #40083 $15 All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and International shipping are also available. We offer combined shippping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund Books or ephemera will be well packed to protect from damage during shipping.
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Author: Linsley, Leslie
Book Title: Scrimshaw
Cover: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hawthorn Books, Inc.
Publication Year: 1976
Place Published: New York
Pages: 166p.
Topic: Arts And Crafts
Format: Paperback
Printing: 4th Printing
Book Condition: Very Good+
Defects: This is an oversized paperback book. The book and its contents, are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean, and bright. "Scrimshaw is scrollwork, engravings, and carvings, done in bone or ivory. Typically it refers to the artwork, created by whalers, engraved on the byproducts of whales, such, as bones or cartilage. It is most commonly made out of the, bones and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of other whales,, and the tusks of walruses. It takes the form of elaborate, engravings in the form of pictures and lettering on the surface, of the bone or tooth, with the engraving highlighted using a, pigment, or, less often, small sculptures made from the same, material." (from Wikipedia)
Illustration Type: B&W Illustrations
Binding: Paperback
Subject: Arts And Crafts
Place of Publication: New York
Year Printed: 1976
