The Carpenter's New Guide. Being a Complete Book of Lines for Carpenters, joiners,cabinet-makers, and workmen in general. An Enlarged and Improved Edition, by John Hay. The Theory and practice explained by numerous engravings.
by NICHOLSON, Peter
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James Virtue, London and New York. , [1860?]. 1860 4to. [2], 2, xii, [3]-122 p. Plates numbered I - LXXXIX and A - Qin a complex sequence to match the text. 28cm. Publisher's clothe, embossed and gilt. Somewhat faded and worn, but sound. Neatly rebacked with the original spine re-laid. Library stamp on the title page and a few leaves toned. A sound and usable copy.
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- Title
- The Carpenter's New Guide. Being a Complete Book of Lines for Carpenters, joiners,cabinet-makers, and workmen in general. An Enlarged and Improved Edition, by John Hay. The Theory and practice explained by numerous engravings.
- Author
- NICHOLSON, Peter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- James Virtue, London and New York.
- Date Published
- [1860?]
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