The Encyclopedia of Wood: A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World's Most Versatile Resource

Walker, Aidan, ed.; John Makepeace, fore.

Published by Facts on File, New York, 1989

About this Item

Very Good in Very Good Glossy Pictorial Dust Jacket with original price ($29.95). A detailed examination of 150 of the world's most popular and beautiful timbers and their uses. Includes an anatomy of the tree with details of types of forest and distribution. Profusely illustrated in color. Many diagrams, and maps. Foreword by John Makepeace, essay on 'The Craftsman' by Alan Peters. Glossary, Index. A valuable resource for crafts people and woodworkers. Dark olive cloth with gilt titling on spine. Bumps to bottom corners, rubbing at front bottom right corner, very mild rubbing at top of spine. Dust Jacket shows mild rubbing, with slight curl to front top and bottom edges. Very mild toning to page edges; otherwise interior is clean, crisp, tight & bright unmarked. 191 pp. Approx. 10" x 10.25". Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Ask all other questions; glad to respond.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Wood: A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World's Most Versatile Resource
• Publisher: Facts on File, New York
• Publication Date: 1989
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good