Author: George Ellis
Title: Modern Practical Carpentry
Description: London, The Library Press Limited, 1920 . Leather. A very smart copy of the second edition of this extensive and practical early twentieth century guide to carpentry, illustrated throughout and with a wealth of folding plates. The second edition, second impression of this uncommon study of carpentry from George Ellis of the British Institute of Certified Carpenters.Rebound in an excellent quarter crushed morocco binding.With over 1,100 illustrations, this volume features numerous vignette illustrations, alongside eleven photographic plates, and twenty-two folding plates. Collated, complete.With an extensive glossary and index of terms to the rear, this is an impressive guide to the practicalities of carpentry, with sections dedicated to use of timber, use of the steel square, roof construction, excavation, and scaffolding. Rebound in quarter crushed morocco, with cloth covered boards. Endpapers renewed, retaining original half title. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pen mark to verso of half title, with extensive amateur drawing to verso of title page. The odd pencil mark throughout. Instances of spotting and light handling marks throughout. Very Good . Ill.: George Ellis. Very Good .
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Title: Modern Practical Carpentry
Description: London, The Library Press Limited, 1920 . Leather. A very smart copy of the second edition of this extensive and practical early twentieth century guide to carpentry, illustrated throughout and with a wealth of folding plates. The second edition, second impression of this uncommon study of carpentry from George Ellis of the British Institute of Certified Carpenters.Rebound in an excellent quarter crushed morocco binding.With over 1,100 illustrations, this volume features numerous vignette illustrations, alongside eleven photographic plates, and twenty-two folding plates. Collated, complete.With an extensive glossary and index of terms to the rear, this is an impressive guide to the practicalities of carpentry, with sections dedicated to use of timber, use of the steel square, roof construction, excavation, and scaffolding. Rebound in quarter crushed morocco, with cloth covered boards. Endpapers renewed, retaining original half title. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pen mark to verso of half title, with extensive amateur drawing to verso of title page. The odd pencil mark throughout. Instances of spotting and light handling marks throughout. Very Good . Ill.: George Ellis. Very Good .
Keywords: carpentry george ellis carpenter design george ellis George Ellis
Price: GBP 165.00 = appr. US$ 235.62 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 825F18
- Book number: 825F18
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