A Collection of Studies on British Manufacturers by George Dodd

George Dodd

Published by Charles Knight & Co. 1844-1851, London, 1844

About this Item

Two volumes containing the complete six parts of George Dodd's study of British manufacturing from the mid-nineteenth century. Complete in six parts, bound in two volumes. Illustrated throughout. Written by George Dodd, an English journalist and writer, best known for The Food of London (1856). Originally published between 1844 and 1846 for Knight's Weekly Volumes, this series covers the development of each industry and the materials they use. From mining and farming to new machinery and technological advances. With these volumes containing: British Manufacturers: Chemical, 1844. The Textile Manufacturers of Great Britain, 1851. British Manufacturers: Metal, 1845. British Manufacturers: Series IV, 1845. On marble, stone, glass-manufacture, carpets, floor-cloth, piano-forte, watch and clocks, and cabinet manufacture. British Manufacturers: Series V, 1845. On bread, brewing, distillation, vinegar, wines, sugar, tobacco, hat-making, leather, and gloves. British Manufacturers: Series VI, 1846. On paper and parchment, wood-blocks, stereotype-pounding, bookbinding, coach-building, ship and boat building, rope-making, anchors, and marine engines. Bound in full cloth. Externally, sound with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards with library ink marks to the tail of the spines. Spines have been laid down with splits in the cloth to the joints resulting in minor fraying. Hinges tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the extremities. Library bookplates to the pastedowns with library ink stamps to the endpapers. Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of Studies on British Manufacturers by George Dodd
• Publisher: Charles Knight & Co. 1844-1851, London
• Publication Date: 1844
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book