1900 Victorian House Cornice Work Manual Sheet Metal Pediment Book Artisan

US $89.49

  • Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States
  • Jan 30th
Welcome to my Auction! Up for auction is a book titled “Cornice Work Manual” an exposition of cornice work in all its branches. Compiled from files of The American Artisan by Sidney P. Johnson. The book is for all in any way interested in the practical workings of sheet metal. Copyright dated 1900 by the American Artisan Perss 69 Dearborn Street Chicago. Contents: The Cutter’s Bench Cutters Tools Drawing Tools and Angles The Entablature The Reading of Drawings The Measuring of Cornices Estimating Right Angle Miter Patterns Bracket Patterns Patterns for Panel Sections Right angle Return Miter Patterns Patterns of Pediment and Their Development Patterns for a Segmental Section Details and Patterns for a Finial Bracings and Fastenings Staging and Scaffolding Ornament Stamping Management of Ropes and Hoisting Tackle Plan and Details of a Gable Details of Slating and Tools Details for Raking Mirer Patterns Development of Details and Patterns of the Turrets A generous 14 Page Index! This Manual measures 8.5" x 6" and has 234 pages with illustrations through out. The Manual has a decorated cover, gilt front and spine title. This hardcover book has darkening red cloth binding that shows scuffing and some dirt along with some handling marks. Pages have a light brown look to them and some foxing. Besides that all the pages look clean and tight. Excellent source of information Informative and enjoyable reading. These early books are quite rare and difficult to obtain. An exceptionally well-kept book. Wonderful illustrations. Scarce and Desirable Terrific reference book and fun to look at too. Buy the hard to find stuff when you can because you never know when another will pop up for sale THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! Please See My OTHER AUCTIONS For Related Items! Shipping Media Mail can take from 4-11 business days. If you want the book faster please use the shipping upgrade. I pride myself on careful packaging. Foreign shipments extra. After The Auction Closes I will send an Invoice to the winning bidder as soon as possible. Winning bidder must agree to honor their bid and to send payment within 3 days of the auction's close. Combining Shipping Will gladly recalculate & adjust shipping charges when you are the winner of more than one of my auctions per day and items can be mailed together. Foreign Shipping Outside the USA shipping is higher. Shipping charges to other countries will be calculated after the auction closes and the destination country is known.
Condition Used :
An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes The Manual has a decorated cover, gilt front and spine title. This hardcover book has darkening red cloth binding that shows scuffing and some dirt along with some handling marks. Pages have a light brown look to them and some foxing. Besides that all the pages look clean and tight.

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