[Rarebooks] FS: The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Companion

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Companion... ”

By J. Stokes.
Published in Philadelphia by Henry Carey Baird in 1909.

DISCUSSION: A later edition of one of the most popular and comprehensive
19th century cabinetmaking and upholstering books. First published in
1829, and first printed in America in 1850, it included extensive
information on the geometry and perspective of cabinetry, as well as
technical information about veneering, inlaying, staining, lacquering,
japanning, varnishing, glues and cements, etc.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 5"x8", 190 pages plus 32 pages of other Baird
titles and 5 black & white plates. Publisher's embossed brown cloth with
gilt title.

CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some light wear and soil. The book
interior has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a
tight binding.

PRICE:  $75 -

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