English Metal Work
by William Twopeny
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd., 1904. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 11.5" by 9.5". Not Stated. A first edition of this illustrated work detailing English metal work, bound in the publisher's original cloth. Written by William Twopeny (1797-1873), an antiquary and printmaker who specialised in architecture.Illustrated with ninety-three plates detailing all manner of household metal pieces, such as handles, latches and keys. Collated, complete.A first edition of this work.From the library of Frederick A. Wood, author of 'Collections for a Parochial History of Chew Magna'. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; some slight loss to the edge of the spine, and bumping to the extremities and head and tail of the spine has slightly discoloured the cloth. Library bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound, with a little straining to the rear of the work. Pages have the odd instance of spotting, but are otherwise bright. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 775R1
- Title
- English Metal Work
- Author
- William Twopeny
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
- Size
- 11.5" by 9.5"
- Keywords
- William Twopeny Metalwork English Metalwork Blacksmith Metalwork
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- First Edition
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- Cloth
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