A difficult to find Victorian era copy of Fret-Sawing for Pleasure and Profit: How to Use the Fret-Saw. Henry T. Williams, Publisher, New York.

1st edition, copyright 1877.

Marbled boards (covers), leather spine. All pages present. 110 pages, and many wonderful illustrations featuring quaint Victorian designs as well as engravings of tools.

Measures about 5 3/4 w. x 8 closed.

Condition: Some foxing, mostly in first and last pages; paper is not dry or brittle and the binding is still pretty good. Some wear to covers and cover corners a little chipped. Previous owners name in ink on title page and flysheet.

CHAPTERS
Of Materials
Of Saws, Saw Frames and Treadle Machines
Other Tools and Implements
Oil Stones, Etc.
Of Glue, Polish, Sand Paper, Paste, Etc.
Of Designs
Of Marquetry
Gilding, Dyeing and Staining Woods
Wood Carving
Overlaying
Cutting Out Work
Beveling Edges and Putting Work Together
The Warping of Wood
Useful Hints
Pleasure and Profit
Envoi

DESIGNS
Picture Frame
Cross
Wall Pocket
Bracket in Leaf Work
Marquetry Design
Clock Case
Initials
Book Cover
Jewel Box
Mirror Frame
Picture Frame
Silhouette

Make this vintage decorative woodworking book part of your collection. It’s available for purchase in my Etsy shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35276853