End-papers are darkened with previous owner's details at the front (Hector Thompson, Paradise Cottage, Scarborough).

second edition rebound brown cloth boards withcentral titling of original laid in, xii + 379pp +15pp adverts (one advert page in facsimile) VG (tidily rebound, light bruising to extremities, new eps, occassional light foxing most noted in prelims). Working as I frequently do I have been able to identify details that are very rare from having read this book.WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. The second edition, second impression of this uncommon study of carpentry from George Ellis of the British Institute of Certified Carpenters.

Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. s Work By Hand And Machine (1908) is a comprehensive guide to the art of joinery, written by George Ellis.Modern practical joinery / a comprehensive treatise on the practice of joiner's work by hand and machine for the use of workmen, builders, machinists, and architects. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. 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.

And don't even think that the contents page will help: it's buried in there somewhere, but it won't correspond to any page. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Blue covers with black lettering on the front is darkened and is worn at the edges and corners and is detached, spine cover is missing. I have had this book for over 15 years from when i first started wooking with wood to now owning my own joinery firm manufacturing advanced and specialist joinery, and i still use the book for referance on some advanced jobs. The book also includes detailed instructions for building a wide range of joinery projects, from simple boxes and cabinets to more complex pieces such as staircases and doors. Original edition was published in and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2010 with the help of original edition.