Ornamental Turning: A Work of Practical Instruction in the Above Art

Description:

First edition. Undated (British Library states 1887). Scarce. John Evans & Sons were highly regarded London lathe makers, from 1810-1913. An advert in Sporting Gazette, 22 November 1890, stated 'The name of Evans is well known in the engineering world and enjoys a high reputation in the trade, and a great and very profitable feature of the business is the manufacture and supply of every description of lathe, from the simplest to the most elaborate, at all prices from £10 to upwards of £2000, with every intermediate price that may be required.' John Henry Evans ran the family business from 1879. Forty-four chapters cover all aspects of using a lathe, illustrated by finely engraved plates and figures.

Condition

8vo, orig. brown cloth, rubbed, minor wear to exremities, spine slightly faded, gilt title to spine and front board, decorative design blocked in black to front board. Front joint cracked and pulled, attached by cords; shaken, binding cracked and tender in several places, but still holding. Occasional foxing. Inscription to half-title. Good.