Bernat Handicrafter books and magazines were very popular back in the early to mid century. Crafters could purchase them for as little as 10 cents, up to a whopping 50 cents. Each had numerous patterns and with each pattern there would be directions, many with diagrams, and there would be a list of materials needed, including what type of needles, ribbons, hooks, fasteners, and anything else you'd need to complete the project.
This listing is for 3 Bernat books. They are, as they appear in my photo:
Front row:
Book 163, dated 1953, 7 pages, 5 projects
Back row, left:
Book 35, dated 1953, 33 pages, 16 projects
Back row, right:
Book 48, dated 1955, 25 pages, 12 projects
I will be listing several sets of the Bernat Handicrafter, and may throw in an additional title along the way. I would say they are in very good condition. There may be a fold or two, a dog eared page or two, and I believe just about all have a previous owners name on the cover, but overall they're in really good shape.
Delivery will be via USPS First Class Mail from Nevada. Buyer to pay delivery charges of $4.95.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly, and again in November for the holiday season (so three times per year) the postal service increases shipping charges. This is what they call their "Delivering For America" plan in which they hope to become profitable. It's a 10 year plan that started in 2021, so we've got years to go with multiple price increases on shipping charges each year. I try to absorb the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year unfortunately, I have to if I want to stay in business. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the increases when possible.
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items will safely fit into a single box or envelope. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASED: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they come from homes where smoking or pets were present. Unless otherwise stated, all items are sold in the same condition as when I obtained them.
