HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF WOODCARVING by Frederick Oughton ISBN 13: 9780204687832

Allman, 1969. Hardback. Used: Acceptable. Hardback with dustjacket - 1969 - condition, exlibrary, jacket faded and worn, edges of boards worn, inside clean - - . Isbn 0204687837.

London: Allman & Son Ltd. Near Fine/Very Good. 1969. 1st Printing.. Hard Cover. 0204687837 Size: 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall .

London: Allman & Son. Very Good/Fair. 1969. First Edition. Hard Cover. 4to 0204687837 Dust jacket worn to edges with some loss, unclipped. Red cloth with bright gilt titling on spine, some fading to edges. The History and Practice of Woodcarving is primarily one man's account of his experience in woodcarving and the rewards he has found in it, so expressed as, it is hoped, to provide inspiration for home craftsmen, art students and others who have recently taken up woodcarving or are thinking of doing so. The aim is not only to instruct - though there is plenty of solid information here - but to set people venturing forth into a new world of ideas and expression. Following a brief historical survey, the hook proceeds to practical advice about carving. Selection of woods is included, and finishing is very fully treated. The complete history of one particular carving, from the first glimmering idea to the finished product, is given, and this helps to draw together the various… Read more

Allman, 1969-03. Hardcover. Good.

Allman & Son. Fine in Good dust jacket. 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. 0204687837 . Clean and tightly bound large format (10½" x 8½") hardback book in a bright unclipped dustjacket, worn at the corners but without significant loss. 188 pages, 114 photographs in the text, bibliography.; ; Large format .

London: Allman and Sons, 1969. An account of woodcarving and its rewards. Red covers with gilt, 188pp with many b/w illustrations. Green endpapers. Covers have light bumping to head and foot of spine, dusty page edges, previous owner's sticker on front pastedown. Unclipped DJ has modest wear to edges, particularly head and foot of spine, but no tears. Ref:103938. First Edition. Cloth. VG+/VG-. Illus. by Derek Gabriel, Roger Parmiter. 22x28.5cm.