Author: John F. Dowsett; F. E. Drury
Title: Stairbuilding and Handrailing
Description: London, The Library Press Limited, 1929. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce and informative illustrated guide to the carpentry of building stairs and handrails. The first edition of this scarce work.In this work, the author presents the art of carpentry to advanced students looking to master building stairs and handrails, whilst also taking into account those still understanding the fundamentals of the craft. With emphasis on the geometry of handrailing, this volume gives detailed explanations that will guide students towards a proficiency in this highly specialised branch of carpentry.Illustrated with a frontispiece, five folding plates, thirty-four plates, and illustrations in-text throughout. Collated, complete.By John F. Dowsett, with an introduction by F. E. Drury.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. Light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Minor marks to the cloth, to the bottom edges of the boards. Small chip to the fore edge of the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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