New York, G.P. Putnam, 1858., 1858. Thick 8vo. Illustrated with 150 wood engravings, many folding. Contemporary full brown calf prize binding, spine with black morocco label and gilt floral designs within gilt ruled compartments; upper cover with large gilt design of Huddersfield College, rear cover with gilt seal, marbled edges and endpapers (rubbed; light foxing). Very good. Includes chapters on iron and wrought iron, bronze and bronze statues, gold and silver, enamels, electrotype process, porcelain, terra cotta and glass. Prize book awarded to William Wrigley - Prize for Mechanical Drawing with special bookplate signed by Principal, Samuel Sharpe, June, 1859 on the front pastedown.. Signed by Author(s). Hardcover.

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Bookseller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11641
Title: The Application of Art to Manufactures
Author: MASON, George C
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York, G.P. Putnam, 1858.
Date Published: 1858
Keywords: HISTORY

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Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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