{"product_id":"foreword-to-the-lee-fabrics-colour-portfolio-arthur-h-lee-sons-1st-ed","title":"Foreword to the Lee-Fabrics Colour Portfolio, Arthur H. Lee \u0026 Sons — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Birkenhead, Arthur H. Lee \u0026amp; Sons, c. 1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small 4to, pp. [8].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original green coarse-cloth binding remains firm and structurally sound, with only minor rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners. The front board’s blind-stamped title block remains sharp and distinct, though the rear board exhibits a few small, scattered pale blemishes to the cloth. Internally, the pages are clean and well-secured, presenting with some light, even age-toning typical of the era, but remaining entirely free from any significant foxing, tears, or structural wear. A handsome, well-preserved example of a fragile item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This scarce promotional booklet serves as the standalone introduction to the larger, highly regarded \u003ci\u003eLee-Fabrics Colour Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e, produced by the esteemed textile firm Arthur H. Lee \u0026amp; Sons. Renowned for their exceptional tapestries, needlework, and crewel-craft embroidery, the company was a leading force in early 20th-century British fabric design and supplied major retailers such as Liberty \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slim volume outlines the firm's guiding principles regarding quality, design, and bespoke service, championing British artistry on the global market. Bound in textured cloth with the firm's distinctive \"Lee of Birkenhead\" block-stamped to the front cover, it is a rare survival on the open market and a valuable piece of commercial design history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece of British textile history, this original introductory booklet offers a window into the artistic ethos of Arthur H. Lee \u0026amp; Sons, one of the premier fabric manufacturers of the early 20th century. Detailing their commitment to enduring design and superior craftsmanship, it serves as an essential acquisition for collectors of vintage textiles, historical trades, and industrial catalogues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54878779933011,"sku":"5405","price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260903_113454.jpg?v=1788775059","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/foreword-to-the-lee-fabrics-colour-portfolio-arthur-h-lee-sons-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}