Practical Hand (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an assemblage of art galleries and museums located in the heart of New York City, including the American Museum of Natural History, home to an enormous collection of dinosaur fossils, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, famous for its collection of medieval European artifacts and modern paintings. The author takes you on a journey through time as you learn about the origins of these cultural institutions and how their collections have evolved to reflect the changing tastes and perspectives of society. The author traces the development of museums from their origins as private collections to their role as public institutions dedicated to education and cultural enrichment. The book explores the motivations of the collectors and the ways in which their personal passions shaped the collections that many cherish today. This book provides insights into the history of art and culture in New York City and celebrates the role of museums in preserving our cultural heritage for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

With 9 black and white plates, illustrated throughout the text. 8vo. [203 x 137 x 10 mm]. 82, [9], [6] pp. Bound in publisher's red cloth, front cover blocked in gilt with a blind tooled fillet border, spine lettered in gilt, yellow endpapers printed with advertisements. (Corners and spine a little bumped, a few stains to the boards). London: "The Bazar" Office, 32, Wellington Street, Strand, W.C., [c.1875] Internally very clean with some minor foxing. With 10pp of advertisements, including 4pp of 'Useful Books'. A very good copy of this charming illustrated guide.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A very scarce illustrated handbook to the management of small gardens. With thirteen figures spread out over 9 plates, and illustrations in the text. Dated from original publisher's advertisements to front and rear, which are dated 1875. A short, informative work on the planting and laying out of small gardens. In a cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and marks to boards. Spine browned with wear to head and tail. Light dampstaining to boards. Tidemarks to endpapers and pastedowns. Ink stamp to front free-endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with scattered spots and tidemarks to first and last few pages. Good. book.

Hardback, 8 x 5 inches. MAroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front with decorative ?plant-pot? vignette. In very good condition. Some rubbing to corners with small nick to top end of spine. Some light rubbing to boards. Endpapers clean, small bookseller label to front ?Farmer & Sons, Kensington.? Inside pages and plates all very clean and tight throughout. Else a very clean and tight copy. 82pp. Adverts to endpapers (undated.) Illustrated with 13 full-page b&w plates and 8 B&W figures within text.

Condition: Good+. Fourth edition. "Containing information on the Various Departments of the trade in Gilding and re-gilding picture and Looking-Glass Frames, Console Tables, What Nots, &c.; Silvering Plate Glass; The Restoration of Oil Paintings, Cleaning Old Engravings, &c.;With Chapters on Mitering-Up Moldings, Mount Cutting, Mounting Engravings, Maps, Photographs, Etc.; French Polishing, Varnishing and Staining; and a Number of Useful Receipts. " Illustrated green boards.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 301, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 301.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1889 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 542 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 542 Language: English.