Author: CHILTON-YOUNG, FRANCIS
Title: Every man his own mechanic : a complete and comprehensive guide to every description of constructive and decorative work that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the colonies.
Description: London : Ward. Lock. and Co. [ca. 1882] 1882. Fifth Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked. decorative green cloth. Rebacked with the original spine laid back - impressively finished. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Light tanning to margins. with some foxing evident around the prelims. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 816 pages; Physical description: xii. 816 p. : illus. ; 22 cm. Contents: pt. 1. Household carpentry and joinery -- pt. 2. Ornamental and constructive carpentry -- pt. 3. Household building art and practice. Subjects: Joinery -- Carpentry -- Tools -- Building -- DIY -- 19th century.Weight in Kg appr.:

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