Shaw, Edward — The Modern Architect, or, Every Carpenter His Own Master: Embracing Plans, Elevations, Specifications, Framing, Etc. , for Private Houses, Classing Dwellings, Churches, &C. To Which Is Added the New System of Stairway Building

Boston, Wentworth, Hewes, & Co, 1859. Hardcover. An old leatherbound book with gilt text on the spine and a gilt design on the front cover. 128 pages; 65 leaves of plates; black-and-white illustrations. VG-: An old book with wear. The spine text and leather is worn through; the edges of the covers are also showing severe signs of wear. The binding does not seem to be affected by this. The cover is very loose, but still attached, and should be handled with care. Four pages are detached but laid into the book. Light foxing and tanning to the pages. The back pasted end page is peeling. The book is still easy to read, though, and the images remain clear.