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'')
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