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Thomas Elfe
Cabinetmaker
by Samuel A. Humphrey
ISBN: 0941711153
ISBN-13: 9780941711159
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published date: 1994
Size: 8.25 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Measured drawings and photographs of the work of one of America's most important 18th century craftsmen.
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Thomas Elfe. Cabinetmaker
Humphrey, Samuel A
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.: Wyrick & Co, 1994. Illustrated with color and black & white photos and drawings/plans. . First Edition. Illustrated Wrappers. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Plain Tales Books (United States)
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Thomas Elfe
Samuel Humphrey
Wyrick & Compnay, 1994-11. Paperback. Very Good. New, unmarked book with light shelf and edge wear to cover. ( more information) Offered by Journey In Words (United States)
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Thomas Elfe: Cabinetmaker
Humphrey, Samuel A
Charleston, SC: Wyrick & Company. New 1995. Softcover. Unread copy. ; Photographs; 8vo; 116 pages . ( more information) Offered by Commonwealth Book Company, Inc. (United States)
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Thomas Elfe: Cabinetmaker
Humphrey, Samuel A
Wyrick & Co ,U.S, 1995. Paperback. New. Fine in publisher's decorated wrappers. Available in our UK premises for prompt dispatch worldwide. ( more information) Offered by The Book Annex Limited (United Kingdom)
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Thomas Elfe: Cabinetmaker
Humphrey, Samuel A
PB. Wyrick & Co. (1994). May have a remainder mark and/or minor shelf wear. Text is clean. VG or better. ( more information) Offered by McIntyre & Moore Booksellers Inc (United States)
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Thomas Elfe Cabinetmaker
Samuel A. Humphrey
Wyrick & Compnay. Used - Like New. 116 Pages.1994Fine. ( more information) Offered by Powell's Bookstores Chicago (United States)
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Thomas Elfe, Cabinetmaker
Humphrey, Samuel A
Charleston, VA: Wyrick & Company. 1995. Softbound.. VG+. Color-illustrated glossy wraps. 116 pp., profusely illustrated with color plates and measured drawings . ( more information) Offered by Kevin Mullen, Bookseller (United States)
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