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Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846

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This is an antique carpentry book. An English language, bound reference guide by Peter Nicholson, dating to the Victorian period, published 1846. Full Title: Practical Carpentry, Joinery and Cabinet-Making; Being an new and complete System of Lines for the use of workmen, founded on accurate geometrical and mechanical principles, with their application in Carpentry - to roofs - domes, centring, etc; In joinery - to stairs, hand-rails, soffits, niches etc; In Cabinet-making, to furniture, both plain and ornamental. Fully and clearly explained. Peter Nicholson (1765 - 1844) was a Scottish architect, carpenter, mathematician and engineer. Presented in aged condition - cover loose, aged pages intact with some markings present Bound in marble paper on board, the leathered spine with gold titling Superb frontispiece with a portrait of the author and a scene of centring on Waterloo Bridge, London Published in English across 176 pages, with engraved illustrations to rear on 90 plates This is a charming antique guide to carpentry and joinery, offering a fascinating 19th century reference book by architect Peter Nicholson. In delicate order, delivered ready to enjoy as is or restore. Dimensions: Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'') Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'') Max Height: 28.5cm (11.25'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1846
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in original antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 243041stDibs: LU2645339119952

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