The Practice of Hand-Turning in Wood, Ivory, Shell, Etc

E. & F.N. Spon, London, 1868. Second edition. Green cloth over bevelled boards. Gilt titles and motif on front and gilt titles on darkened spine. Cloth is worn and frayed at some corners and spine ends. Contents tight with some age discolouration and scattered foxing throughout. Previous owner name on front e/p. 304pp with extensive publisher's catalogue at rear. The foxing is heavier throughout the catalogue.
With instructions for turning such works in metal as may be required in the pracice of turning in wood, ivory, etc. Also an appendix of ornamental turnings. A book for beginners.