Author: EVANS, J.H.
Title: Ornamental Turning A Work of Practical Instruction in the Above Art
Description: London, Published by the Author. 1887, First Edition. Hardback, 140mm x 220mm tall (5.5" x 8.5" approx.). Pp xvii, 289 with 193 text figs.and illustrations [many multi-image] PLUS 19 Autotype plates, one folding and two double-folding, although only 17 plates are called for. Wear to spine, otherwise good, in the original decorated cloth-covered boards/gilt titles. Various reprints seem to abound, but this self-published true First Edition is most uncommon. [Note - Although 1886 is sometimes quoted as the publication year, COPAC disagrees, giving 1887].

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