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Natural History, Science, Sport, Travel
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Manwaring (Robert) The Cabinet and Chair-maker's Real Friend and Companion, or, the Whole System of Chair-making made plain and easy, first edition, lacking pp.5-14, 39 engraved plates by Robert Pranker (of 40, lacking a second folding plate), contemporary ink signature at head of title and traces of label at foot, folding plate torn, cropped and mounted on linen but no loss to image, a little soiled and stained, A2 & B4 slightly defective at lower inner margin,nineteenth century half morocco, spine gilt, g.e., rubbed, 8vo, Henry Webley, 1765.***Rare treatise on chairs featuring rococo, gothic, chinese and rustic designs.. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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