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Our Stock # 24087

This is an antique carpentry book by Peter Nicholson. An English language, bound reference guide, dating to the Victorian period, published 1854.

Full Titles: Nicholson's Practical Carpentry, Revised by Thomas Tredgold. (Frontispiece)

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. (Title Page)

Peter Nicholson (1765 - 1844) was a Scottish architect, carpenter, mathematician and engineer.
Presented in good, lightly time worn condition, pages intact
Bound in tactile calf with gold titling to spine
Published in English across 651 pages, with text and engraved illustrations
Superb frontispiece with a portrait of the author and a scene of his architecture

This is a fascinating antique guide to carpentry, being a fine 19th century reference book by architect Peter Nicholson. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 23cm (9'')
Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 28cm (11'')

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