William Bemrose MANUAL OF WOOD CARVING c1870 Gilt Illustrated Practical Instruction Designs Tools Mouldings Panels Tables bookcase Chairs Church Furniture Llewellynn Jewitt

Title: Manual of Wood Carving with Practical Instructions for Learners of the Art, and Original and Selected Designs
Author: William Bemrose - William Bemrose was a writer on wood-carving and pottery, director of a printing business and Royal Crown Derby. He wrote and published a biography of Joseph Wright of Derby.
Publisher: Bemrose & Sons
City: London
Year: c1870
Binding Style: Hardcover
Pagination: 49 pages, plus advertisements
Width: 7.5" Height: 9.75"
Book Details: This handsome antique volume is bound in blindstamped red cloth with gilt lettering and ornamentation as well as red page edges. Lavishly illustrated, this title includes chapters on staining, tools, mouldings, drawers and tablets, tables, bookcases, chairs, church furniture, and much more. An introduction written by Llewellynn Jewitt is included.

From the introduction: “The purpose of the present Work is to provide for the amateur carver such information and assistance as will enable him to produce various articles of furniture, tasteful in their character, and durable in their quality. Hence we have illustrated it with detailed designs which are easily carried out, and when completed, will be found worthy of a place in any modern household.â€

Condition / Notes: This antique title is in admirable condition, with some typical indications of age and wear, including shelfwear and rubbing. The binding and text block are sound. Text and illustrations are clear and crisp through mild age toning. There is a loose page from another volume laid in.

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