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The Encyclopedia of Practical Carpentry and Joinery, Comprising The Choice, Preservation, and Strength of Materials, Explanations Of The Theory And Practical Details. A Complete System Of Lines For The Carpenter, Joiner, & Staircase Builder, et al.
by Tarbuck, Edward Lance (Editor)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Three quarter brown calf and marbled boards. Very good
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ardsley, New York, United States
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About This Item
Leipsig and Dresden: A.H. Payne, 1870. First edition. Hardcover. Three quarter brown calf and marbled boards. Very good. 236 pages. 28 x 23 cm. Seventy three plates, most are hand-tinted. Glossarial Index. Also, contains a chapter on Staircases and handrails. A.H. Payne was an English engraver and illustrator who from 1838, lived in Leipzig. Perhaps hand-coloring was cheaper in Leipzig, as there is no apparent reason for its printing and production there. A complete and comprehensive mid-nineteenth century survey Scattered, intermittent text toning, plates generally clean, dampstain lower inside margin through page 55 barely touching text portions. Binding very firm and tight. Raised bands, red leather spine label.
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- Bookseller
- Royoung bookseller, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23431
- Title
- The Encyclopedia of Practical Carpentry and Joinery, Comprising The Choice, Preservation, and Strength of Materials, Explanations Of The Theory And Practical Details. A Complete System Of Lines For The Carpenter, Joiner, & Staircase Builder, et al.
- Author
- Tarbuck, Edward Lance (Editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Three quarter brown calf and marbled boards. Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- A.H. Payne
- Place of Publication
- Leipsig and Dresden
- Date Published
- 1870
- Keywords
- Art Reference
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
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ardsley, New York
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- First Edition
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- Tight
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- Calf
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