The Encyclopedia of Practical Carpentry and Joinery, Comprising The Choice, Preservation, and Strength of Materials, Explanations Of The Theory And Practical Details. A Complete System Of Lines For The Carpenter, Joiner, & Staircase Builder, et al
Leipsig and Dresden: A.H. Payne, ca1870. First edition. Hardcover. 236 pages. 28 x 23 cm. Seventy three plates, most are hand-tinted. Glossarial Index. Also, contains a chapter on Staircases and handrails. A.H. Payne was an English engraver and illustrator who from 1838, lived in Leipzig. Perhaps hand-coloring was cheaper in..... More