The Book of Looms. A History of the Handloom from Ancient Times to the Present by Eric Broudy. Book is in excellent condition. Dust jacket shows very minor shelf wear on edges. Cover and pages are in like new condition. Doesnt even look like anyone ever opened the book. Bibliographic Details: Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold., New York. Publication Date: 1979 Binding: Gilt decorated hard cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included Edition: First edition. Full number line.