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Revised ed. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, many black & white drawings & text-photos, glossy paper, some toned spots fore-edge & top edge, minor edgewear. 160 pp. Ian Evans describes the best and most appropriate methods of caring for old or heritage Australian houses. Blends historical background, conservation philosophy and practical advice. Provides up-to-date, authoritative information on old house maintenance and restoration. Because they are history in tangible form, they can tell us more about our past than almost anything else. Covering every aspect of restoration and conservation of the Australian home from fences to verandas, fabrics and floor coverings, fireplaces, stairs, lighting, ceramic tiles, plaster, marble and glass. Originally published, 1988. (This copy: Revised edition, 1998, with enlarged and updated list of suppliers.).…