Lacquer work;: A practical exposition of the art of lacquering together with valuable notes for the collector

1925 Sir I. Pitman & Sons (New York), 7 5/8 x 9 7/8 inches tall black cloth hardcover, no dust jacket, ornate gilt design and gilt and red lettering to front cover and spine, 45 pp. plus 36 unnumbered leaves of half-tone and collotype plates with tissue guards. Slight to moderate soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers, with bumping to all four tips and slight fraying to spine caps. A withdrawn UK library copy, with a call number to the spine, and a circular library stamp to the many pages with plates. Still an excellent reading / reference copy of this important work. ~JJJ~ [2.0P] Containing detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, this guide is suitable for any level of expertise and will constitute a book of considerable value to those with an interest in correct lacquer work. The chapters of this book include: 'Lacquer,' 'Ground Work,' 'Materials Needed for the Ground Work,' 'Decoration,' 'Finishing,' 'Toning,' and 'Hints for Identifying Antique From Modern Lacquer.'.…