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LATHAM, BRYAN: : TIMBER: A Historical Survey of its Development and Distribution

LONDON.GEORGE G.HARRAP & CO.,LTD.,1957.

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UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE-/VG.No owner inscrptn but price-clip to dw/dj.Bright, crisp,clean,glossy,monochrome photographic part-illustrated dw/dj,with b/w lettering to front panel,b/w publisher's selected books' advert to rear panel; with negligible shelf-wear; some creasing and chipping with miniscule loss to edges and corners,some loss to spine/backstrip - approx .25" at head and 1.5" to foot of same (publisher's name missing with concomitant sunning to area) and an internally sellotape repaired closed tear at front gutter's fold/crease.Top edges dust-soiled with some blemishes,fore-edges brighter and cleaner but also with some sporadic foxing/spotting; contents remarkably bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - near pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,appears unread - apart from my own collation. Bright,crisp,clean,sharp-cornered, publisher's original plain red (variant or presentation copy? - most listed as blue cloth) cloth bds with bright,crisp,stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip,and clean plain white eps.UK,8vo HB+ dw/dj,1st edn,8 -303pp [paginated + a 200-year company history of wood merchants,James Latham, Ltd.,1757-1957,of iv-xxviipp,at the rear of the book,after the index] includes author preface,illustrations list/table,XV (15) chapters,profuse contemporary, historical b/w photographs and b/w illustration reproductions interspersed throughout the text and the book,a bibliography and an index,plus [unpaginated] half-title with b/w illustrated frntis to reverse,title page,a dedication,contents list/table and company history separator page at rear.Text on glossy coated paper,contributing to the heavier weight of the book. Not only those connected with the timber trade,but many outside it will find this book of absorbing interest.It is a fascinating history of a many-sided business,full of information and surprising facts.The period covered is from the 12thC to the present day (then 1957); the centre of interest is Britain. Based on long research,and written by someone who knows the trade from the inside,this book will be indispensable to students - to all seekers after accurate information.Fully documented economic facts,hitherto widely dispersed,have for the first time been gathered into one volume. It will be especially appreciated by the many people in the trade who are curious about its history,but have lacked an easy way of finding out.In this boo they will read of early methods of hand- working,of 18thC sawmills driven by wind vanes like windmills,of the varied duties of mediaeval master carpenters,who had to be architects among other things (one was paid 6s. 8d. for planning the new cloister at Eton College). The general reader will be fascinated to read the accounts of the lumber trade in America,when lumberjacks fought battles to be first down river (it meant bankruptcy to arrive late).They will read of the fabulous careers of American timber men (which rich timber land could be had for 1 dollar 25 cents an acre),of paddling rafts down Russian rivers for a thousand miles. Brian Latham was born in Essex and educated at Felstead School.Awarded the M.M (Military Medal) in the First World War.Entered the family business of James Latham Ltd.,that was established (in Liverpool) in 1757. He held many important offices within the timber trade.He had contributed to "Wood", "Timber Trades Journal," etc.,and for 10 years,to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica. Since April 2013 and again in March 2015, and in this year too,the UK Post Office has altered it's Pricing in Proportion template, altering it's prices,weight allowances,dimensions and lowered it's qualifying compensation rates too! So,please contact seller,because of the weight/value of this item for correct, insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Not SIGNED.

LATHAM, Bryan : Timber. A Historical Survey of Its Development and Distribution

George G Harrap, 1957

First Edition. A fine copy in a near fine/vg++ edgeworn d.w.

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