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ENGLISH HISTORIC CARPENTRY

by Cecil A. Hewett

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd.. 2001

Almost very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Practical insight into the structure and age of our homes and outbuildings. Showing that the master carpenters of the past achieved their highest levels of craftsmanship well before the master masons. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. xiv and 338 pages including index.

Reprint. Light shelf-wear to base of spine. A few minor marks to text block. A few instances of highlighting to contents. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

ISBN: 0850333547
Stock no. 1830804

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Contents

  • List of Plates
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Introduction
  • 1 The Anglo-Saxon Period (AD 449 to 1066)
  • 2 The Norman Period (c. 1050 to C 1150)
  • 3 The Great Transition (c.1150 to c. 1200)
  • 4 The Early English Period (c. 1150 to c. 1250)
  • 5 The Decorated Period (c. 1250 to c. 1350)
  • 6 The Perpendicular Period (c. 1350 to c. 1450)
  • 7 The Tudor Period (c. 1450 to c. 1550)
  • 8 The Renaissance and After (1581 to 1890)
  • Appendix
  • 1 Scarf joints in chronological succession
  • 2 Forms of post-head and tying joints for tie beams
  • 3 Joints used for the framing of floors
  • 4 Lap joints for secondary purposes (such as bracing)
  • 5 Posts having carved capital and base treatments
  • 6 String or band type mouldings
  • The development of stored posts
  • The development of mortises
  • Some technological changes illustrated by the examples
  • Carpenters' mouldings
  • The succession of roof designs
  • The succession of house types
  • Conclusion
  • Index (by Grace Holmes)

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