Bookbinding by John Mason 1936 Some foxing,particularly on first few pages,otherwise a good solid copy. 62 pages. Great old binders manual,with lots of explanatory line illustrations. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320166358798&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Boot Making and Mending ,including Repairing,Lasting and Finisihng by P Has luck 1925,small chip to base of spine paper,which has been repaired,otherwise a good sound copy. 160 pages. Really detailed shoe makers craft manual ,covering all the main traditional techniques,with many excellent...

The Planning of Ornament by Lewis F Day,1890, for some reason my scanner shows the cover as being blotchy and faded,but it actually a nice fairly uniform blue.Please ignore! Contains University of London bookplate,otherwise a good sound copy. Lewis F Day was a leading light in the Arts & Crafts...

Your Jewellery by J Leslie Auld ,small stain to front board,otherwise a good sound copy. 131 pages. Really useful little manual on the basic techniques of jewellery making,covers allsorts,Soldering/Filing sawing and fitting / Wire work / Chased & Repousse /Engraving / Catches,joints & fastenings...

The Carvers Companion,A Guide to Carving in Wood & Stone by Peter Morton,ex lib,otherwise in good condition. 70 pages,large format. Superb old carvers manual,packed with useful information on carving statuary,lettering,decorative items etc in both wood and...

A Text Book of Netting by B. St. G. Collerd ,VGC, 56 pages. Scarce little manual on the traditional methods of making nets,many fishing,rabbiting,fish landing nets ,etc. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220312391619&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

A Manual of Fret Cutting and Wood Carving by Sir Thomas Seaton KCB , 1875, good contition, 152 pages. Really scarce old manual on the traditional crafts of fretwork & wood carving, with some georgeous...

Linoleum Laying and Maintenance Instructions by Michael Nairn & Company,undated but I would guess to 1920/30s. This book is on techniques for laying original (oil based) linoleum (as opposed to the new plastic versions) which has recently become very popular once again. It is divided into...

The Art of Tray Painting by Maria D Murray ,dustwrapper a bit tatty,book has a little wear to extremities,original owners bookplate, otherwise a good sound copy. 176 pages. Heavy book. Really detailed US book on the subject ,covers all aspects very comprehensively.Most unusual...

Wall and Floor Tiling by Cyril Carter and H R Hidden ,good condition,large format ,276 pages.Originally published in 1937 ,this is a later edition,but features the Art Deco style of the earlier copy throughout. Superb vintage craft manual on Art Deco style...

Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters by G F Herbert Smith , 1919, good condition, 312 pages. Superb old book on the history,origins,fashioning identification etc of a massive variety of gem stones,as well as pearls,coral,...

Dry Stone Walling ,A Practical Conservation Handbook ,no author,VGC.large format 120 pages. One of only two dry stone walling craft manuals I know of this is by far the best,packed with instructional pictures,diagrams,indicates styles and techniques for various types of stone,areas,gateways,stiles,...

Bookbinding and the Care of Books ,A Text book for Bookbinders & Librarians by Douglas Cockerell and drawings by Noel Rooke ,1937,faded boards,contains one school library stamp on title page,otherwise a nice sound copy.317 pages ,plus section of half tone plates. This really is a very good...

Saddlery by E Hartley Edwards ,ex lib. otherwise a good solid copy . 200 pages. Really interesting old book on saddlery. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220202347565&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Writing & Illuminating, Lettering by W R Letharby,1932 ,some wear to extremities,otherwise a nice copy. Writing & Illuminating & Lettering by Edward Johnston with diagrams and illustrations by the author & Noel Rooke(Editor W R Letharby) THE book on lettering 500 pages,masses of...

Practical Tailoring,The Art & Craft Simply Explained for the Student & Apprentice by J E Liberty,foreword by Wm. Cooling President London Master Tailors Association,,well used,a little discolouration to boards,otherwise good condition. 184 pages. This is an extremely thorough tailors craft...

Steels Elements of Mastmaking Sailmaking & Rigging 1932 by Claude S Gill,some discolouration to boards,a little foxing otherwise a nice copy.Large format, 300 pages. Superb huge old book on the subject lots of large fold outs (all present and in good order) masses of interesting diagrams...

The Wood Turners Handybook by P N Hasluck, 1921,original prize label,otherwise good condition. 144 pages. Really excellent turners manual lots of interesting illustrations including of ancient lathes,tools...

Artistic Leather Craft by Herbert Turner 1926, 108 pages.some staning to edge of first few pages. Lovely old leatherwork craft manual,very comprehensive with most of the work in the Art nouveau style. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220258600969&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Bent Iron Work Including Elementary Art Metal Work by P Hasluch , 1902 ,VGC, 160 pages. Great old craft manual on the art of bent metal work,with the bulk of the work reflecting the art nouveau style of the...