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The Art of House-Painting [House Painting]: Being a Clear and Comprehensive Record of the Observations and Experiences, During Many Years, of a Practical Worker in the Art

The Art of House-Painting [House Painting]: Being a Clear and Comprehensive Record of the Observations and Experiences, During Many Years, of a Practical Worker in the Art

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The Art of House-Painting [House Painting]: Being a Clear and Comprehensive Record of the Observations and Experiences, During Many Years, of a Practical Worker in the Art

by Stevens, John

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New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1877. First edition, 1877. Scarce. Comprehensive guide to Victorian era painting, exterior and interior, including preparation, types and characteristics of paints, graining and other surface treatment, best practices. Dark brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt front cover lettering, 6 inches tall, 70 pages. Not illustrated. Very good condiiton with very light rubs to corners and spine ends, good hinges, firm text block, very lightly foxed endpapers, pages very clean, no names or other markings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

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Title
The Art of House-Painting [House Painting]: Being a Clear and Comprehensive Record of the Observations and Experiences, During Many Years, of a Practical Worker in the Art
Author
Stevens, John
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1877
Size
16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
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Arts - Fine, Decorative, Antiques, Performing Arts; General Reference, Language; Education, Schools, Colleges, Text & Lesson-Books;

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