Undated but circa 1940. Complete in six volumes. xii, 294; xii, 256pp; xii, 228pp; xii, 264pp; xii, 316pp; xii, 328pp, with numerous line drawings in text, a few photographic illustrations and there's the occasional fold-out chart. Volumes uniformly bound in red cloth with gilt lettering front and spine. Top edges sprayed red. 12mos. Covers a little worn, gentle rubbing on corners and spine ends, sunned and ridged on spines, a few marks. Gilt titles dull. Previous owner's name on the front free endpaper of each volume. Endpapers spotted. Volume Four is a little skewed and has white marks scattered over covers; it has also sustained some water damage at the base of spine, causing a small area of scarring with tears at the base of the first eight leaves.
A lovely vintage set on old-style woodwork and joinery (pre-power tools).
