PRACTICAL DESIGNING: A Handbook on the Preparation of Working Drawings
London and New York: George Bell and Sons, 1893. First Edition. Hardcover. "The object of this book is to supplement the ordinary course of design taught in our Schools of Art, by explaining, from the manufacturer's point of view, the limitations and requirements imposed by the material." Includes contributions Alexander Millar, Arthur Silver, Wilton P. Rix, Owen Carter, R. LL. B. Rathbone, Selwyn Image, H. Orrinsmith, and George C. Haité. Small octavo: viii, 327, [1], [4, ads] pp. with numerous textual figures, some folding. In the publisher's blue cloth binding, with gilt-stamped floral ornaments and titling, and green endpapers. Light wear to the corners and tips; else near fine. Provenance: from the Publishers' Bookbindings collection of Ellen K. Morris and Edward S. Levin. Near fine. Item #79016
Price: $300.00