Handyman's Book, of Tools, Materials and Processes Employed in Woodworking

viii, 760pp. With 2545 illustrations and working drawings. Bound in full black leather with gilt lettering and decoration to spine, five raised band and red leather spine label. All edges coloured. (Boards a little rubbed t edges with a couple of small scuffs, one corner rounded, rubbed on spine joints). Internally neat, clean and tight barring some toning on endpapers only, a previous owner's name stamp on half title page and very occasional mild marks). A lovely, impressive volume which serves as a guide on practical handicraft in wood 'published in the belief that it is by far the most exhaustive book on the subject hitherto'. A large & heavy volume which may require an additional charge for delivery outside the UK. Large, thick 8vo.