CABINETMAKERS OF THE EASTERN SEABOARD. A STUDY OF EARLY CANADIAN FURNITURE.

Toronto: M.F. Feheley, 1977. 156 pp, folio (13 1/4" H). Errata sheet laid in. Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "The fine furniture tradition in Canada's eastern provinces was influenced by the arrival of the Loyalists in 1783. Among those who came were people of wealth and quality who transported, by sea, furnishings that were superior in craftsmanship and design. Accomplished cabinetmakers arriving later from Great Britain and the United States continued the tradition with their skills and developed taste; father taught son, and son preserved the craft. This book deals with twelve of the most eminent craftsmen in the area over the last two hundred years. Author Charles Foss discusses Loyalist and other influences, the choice of woods , the evolution of design and decoration. He has compiled biographical information on the craftsmen, their families and business relationships wherever facts are known, and the furniture illustrated was carefully chosen to be representative of the thousands of fine pieces existing today in collections and in the homes of descendants." Light toning to edges of pages. Small brown stain at bottom corner of free front endpaper - migrates slightly into the two following pages. Light browning to edges of textblock. Dust jacket has light to moderate edge wear/wrinkling including some very small tears (archivally taped) and chips- mainly at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, a few small stains, light rubbing/soiling, light browning - mainly on spine and flap-folds, partial remains of a small label at top of rear flap. *Extra postage will be required outside of Canada/USA for this heavy book.*. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Photography by Richard Vroom..