The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide: Being a Complete Drawing Book; in which will be comprised Treatises in Geometry and Perspective, as applicable to the above branches of mechanics; the Definitions and Problems explained in the most plain and familiar Terms, with much new matter introduced, and the Diagrams rendered at once entertaining and practically useful. The whole Illustrated by a Series of Instructive Examples, and Numerous Engravings. To which is added, a complete series of new and original designs for Household Furniture, and Interior Decoration, in the most approved, elegant, and modern Taste, Beautifully and Correctly Coloured, from the Original Drawings; and accompanied with Useful and Practical Instructions for the Manu
Published by London: Jones and Co., 1826
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United KingdomAdrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB
AbeBooks seller since June 15, 1998
Condition: Used
US$Â 545.32
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[Furniture, Upholstery and Interior Design] FIRST EDITION. Quarto (27 x 22cm), pp.viii; 220 [2]. Complete with 152 engraved plates, many bound in the wrong order, including 38 hand-coloured. Contemporary black half calf, with gilt titles and decoration to spine and marbled paper over boards. Recently re-backed in black calf, with the original gilt-decorated spine laid over. Moderate toning and spotting throughout. Occasional areas of heavy browning, and occasional pencil notes concerning the placement of the plates. Restored to an attractive, robust condition. Very good.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide: Being a Complete Drawing Book; in which will be comprised Treatises in Geometry and Perspective, as applicable to the above branches of mechanics; the Definitions and Problems explained in the most plain and familiar Terms, with much new matter introduced, and the Diagrams rendered at once entertaining and practically useful. The whole Illustrated by a Series of Instructive Examples, and Numerous Engravings. To which is added, a complete series of new and original designs for Household Furniture, and Interior Decoration, in the most approved, elegant, and modern Taste, Beautifully and Correctly Coloured, from the Original Drawings; and accompanied with Useful and Practical Instructions for the Manu
- Author
- SMITH, George (1786-1826)
- Publisher
- London: Jones and Co., 1826
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian, Illustrated & Plate Books, The Arts & Sciences
Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
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Adrian Harrington Ltd occupies the rare book room on the first floor of the iconic Hall's Bookshop in Royal Tunbridge Wells which was established in 1898. We are a large high street bookshop with a stock of tens of thousands of books, prints, maps and ephemeral items. Adrian Harrington specialise in Literature, modern first editions, Ian Fleming, children's books, history, travel, and general antiquarian books. Opening hours are Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm. Visit our website at www.harringtonbooks.co.uk…
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