THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF SEWING
Written by Meriel Tilling. Illustrated by Barbara Firth.
Stock no. 1331362
Published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd.. 1st 1975. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Observer book no. 57. With 8 colour plates, 44 b/w photographs and numerous diagrams in the text. Small format. Green boards. ISBN: 0723215421. Pale page browning else a fine copy. Price-cut wrapper is lightly browned (as is normal).

ORMOLU: THE WORK OF MATTHEW BOULTON
Written by Nicholas Goodison.
Stock no. 1831427
Published by Phaidon Press Limited. 1st 1974. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The book is a study of a major eighteenth-century factory between the years 1768-82, of the methods by which ornaments were designed, made and marketed and of Boulton's own keen interest in promoting the business. Yellow cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour. xii and 398 pages including index. ISBN: 0714815896. SIGNED by the author with a gift inscription. Top edge of boards and text block lightly foxed. Bookplate of Geoffrey & Elspeth Howe to front pastedown. Small hole in the midle of the text to page 79/80 (see photo) else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is sunned/faded to spine, scuffed to rear panel, and lightly edge-creased.

THE ART OF THE CARILLON IN THE LOW COUNTRIES
Written by Andre Lehr; Wim Truyen; Gilbert Huybens.
Stock no. 1831134
Published by Lannoo Publishers. 1st thus 1991. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Bells, of both Eastern and Western origin, reached a first peak in Europe during the Middle Ages, as swinging-bells. These were also used for peals: a rhythmical play of soundds achieved with the help of clappers - the origin of what is now the manually played carillon. During the second half of the 14th century tower-clocks were installed everywhere and these not only gave the hour-strikes but also played a melody on a few small bells, later to become chimes. Bells around the world. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine and vignette to front. Colour & b/w photos throughout. 318 pages. ISBN: 9020919172. A very nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed.

ANYONE CAN BUILD A SPINNING WHEEL
Written by W.C. West.
Stock no. 1831045
Published by Thresh Publications. 1st 1975. Almost very good condition.

The author is a spinner and woodworker who built his first wheel for $1.98, using materials he found around the house. "All that's needed is a bit of woodworking skill, or lacking that, a strong desire to build your own spinning wheel for under $25." This book contains a complete materials list; clear large plans; thre design variations; and simple instructions. Grey pictorial staple bound paperwraps. B/w illustrations and diagrams. 32 pages. ISBN: 0913664065. Top corner of front cover chipped. Covers are browned and grubby. Text block browned. Some foxing to contents and some grubby marks. A good reading copy, well used.

AN INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING IN OILS
Written by Hazel Harrison.
Stock no. 1830844
Published by Eagle Editions Ltd. 1st thus 2000. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

An intensive and thorough course in oil painting, featuring may step-by-step photographs to illustrate all the basic techniques. In addition, there is plenty of useful information on materials and equipment, as well as how to do the groundwork in preparation for painting. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. 127 pages including index. ISBN: 1861603657. A few minor knocks to board edges else boards bright and clean. Top edge of text block has some minor spotting. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed to rear panel and has some marks to verso (not visible to front).

REPAIRING AND RESTORING FURNITURE: THE COMPLETE MANUAL 17TH - 20TH CENTURY
Written by V.J. Taylor.
Stock no. 1830840
Published by David & Charles. 1st 1992. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A complete reference to the woodworking techniques required for any sympathetic renovation - by an acknowledged expert. Includes common repair jobs such as stripping and re-finishing, re-making loose joints and many more specialist repairs. Also covers upholstery, veneering, carving, turning, sharpening tools and special finishes. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 224 pages including index. ISBN: 0715398857. A few minor marks to rear board. Foxing and marks to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is damp stained to lower edges with some visible marks to lower front edge, light scuffing, and tiny tear to top of front panel.

ROCKING HORSES
Written by Margaret Spencer.
Stock no. 1830805
Published by The Crowood Press. 1992. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Wordwork Projects. How to make a range of different horses. After a brief history of the toys the book describes the materials, tools and accessories for the craft, and distinguishes those that are essential from those that are not a necessity but would be useful. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour and black and white photos with detailed diagrams. 160 pages. ISBN: 1852234547. Reprint. Some staining and browning to text block else a clean copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed.

ENGLISH HISTORIC CARPENTRY
Written by Cecil A. Hewett.
Stock no. 1830804
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. ISBN: 0850333547. 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.

A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO WOOD ENGRAVING (BOOKS FOR THE CRAFTSMAN)
Written by Wilfred Gregson.
Stock no. 1830773
Published by B.T. Batsford Ltd.. 1st 1953. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

A practical introduction to the technique of the woodcut. The author is a wood engraver and is well qualified to eplain the technique of the craft and to illustrate the technique. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w wood engravings. xv and 79 pages including index. Boards clean. Text block foxed. Endpapers browned. Some foxing throughout. Green pictorial dustwrapper is browned, edge-rubbed with a few small closed tears and chips, small amount of loss to base of spine.

SHIP MODELS: THEIR PURPOSE AND DEVELOPMENT FROM 1650 TO THE PRESENT
Written by Brian Lavery; Simon Stephens.
Stock no. 1830763
Published by Zwemmer. 1st 1995. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The National Maritime Museum at Greenwich houses one of the most celebrated collections of ship models in the world and its riches are presented here, from the magnificent Navy Board models of Samuel Pepy's day through replicas of frigates, steamships, clippers, battleships, cargo and passenger ships, to aircraft carriers and submarines. Large format. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w & colour photos. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 0302006540. SIGNED by both authors. Boards clean. Light pencil erasure mark to blue front endpaper (small). Contents otherwise clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is grubby.

FLY-TYING METHODS
Written by Darrel Martin.
Stock no. 1329360
Published by David & Charles. 1st 1987. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Colour photos. B/w illustrations. A discussion of the best tools and materials for the serious fly tyer. Black cloth spine and black boards, silver title to spine. ISBN: 0715391321. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to the lower margin of the frontis. Foxing to page edges and a slight musty smell to contents. Dustwrapper is edge worn.

CLASSIC RODS AND RODMAKERS
Written by Martin J. Keane.
Stock no. 1329355
Published by Winchester Press. 1st 1976. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Teaching the reader how to identify a classic rod. Large format. Grey boards with silver title to spine. 246 pages (including index). B/w photos. ISBN: 0876911785. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to front free-endpaper. Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Contents clean. Dustwrapper is edge chipped (with tape repairs on verso) and slightly faded to spine.