Handtools of Arts and Crafts The Encyclopedia of the Fine, Decorative and Applied Arts Tapa dura - 1981

Harrap Limited, 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:0245538232

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London: Harrup, 1981. 319pp, index, bibliography, hundreds ills & diags. Or brown leather look cover. Front board has been folded/bent at some tine with crease down center, edges spotted. Jacket slightly shelf worn at top edge. From the earliest tools handled by carvers, potters and calligraphers to the more recently invented equipment used by photographers, this book, traces the evolution, history, function and manner of use of over 2000 different tools. All are illustrated in the 4000+ illuistrations. Included amongst others are bookbinding, pottery, carving, saddlery, casting, lapidary, enamelling and glassmaking.. First English Edition. Imitation Leather. Near Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Harrap, London - first UK edition ISBN:0245538232 1981 hardcover, 8¾" x 11¼", with dust jacket Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers, pocket etc. GOOD book in GOOD price-clipped dust jacket This is the first fully illustrated encyclopedia to give a comprehensive visual array of artists' hand-tools. From the earliest tools handled by carvers, potters and calligraphers to the more-recently invented equipment used by photographers and modern signwriters, 'Handtools of Arts and Crafts' traces the evolution, history, function and manner of use of more than 2,000 tools. Each chapter records the development of the art according to the different materials they utilize. With bibliography & index. Packed book weighs 1½ kgs (3½lbs).