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First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Boards sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 303, xxvii pages illustrations 22 cm. Notes; With: The story of James Latham, Ltd. : a record of 200 years' progress in the timber trade / by Bryan Latham. Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-288), and index. Contents; An ancient trade -- The medieval timber merchant -- The discovery of colonial timbers -- The nineteenth century onward -- Post-war reconstruction and after -- The Baltic timber trade -- America : U.S.A. -- The Canadian lumber industry -- The Spanish main and mahogany -- Teak and the East India Company -- Oak, the immemorial wood -- Sawmilling -- The carpenter -- Timber houses and halls -- Wooden ships. Subjects; Latham (James) ltd. East India Co. James Latham Ltd. (London, England). Lumber trade History. Lumber trade. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Boards sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 303, xxvii pages illustrations 22 cm. Notes; With: The story of James Latham, Ltd. : a record of 200 years' progress in the timber trade / by Bryan Latham. Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-288), and index. Contents; An ancient trade -- The medieval timber merchant -- The discovery of colonial timbers -- The nineteenth century onward -- Post-war reconstruction and after -- The Baltic timber trade -- America : U.S.A. -- The Canadian lumber industry -- The Spanish main and mahogany -- Teak and the East India Company -- Oak, the immemorial wood -- Sawmilling -- The carpenter -- Timber houses and halls -- Wooden ships. Subjects; Latham (James) ltd. East India Co. James Latham Ltd. (London, England). Lumber trade History. Lumber trade. 1 Kg.…