Wood carving
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The Art Of Making Wooden Toys
by Peter Stevenson
This wonderful book by Peter Stevenson contains a short chapter on his philosophy of making toys, and then moves into the section with 23 high-quality plans that contain pictures of the completed products, drawings, and plan sheets to make a template for the work.
Wood carving Books & Ephemera
Carving 20 Realistic Game and Song Birds - Complete Patterns and Instructions (Woodcarvers Favorite Patterns, Book One)
by Lehman, George
Pennsylvania: Fox Chapel Publishing, 1995. Reprint. Spiral-bound. Good +. Oversize spiral-bound softcover. This is a clean bright copy of this title with wear at the edges and spine ends. Bottom spine region crinkled and some minor scuffing to the covers. Interior is clean and unmarked and pages solidly bound in. 58 pp. plus rear-matter. Black and white illustrations and instructions throughout. Birds represented: cardinal, wood duck, hooded merganser, pintail drake, chickadee, common loon,...
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NZ$153.20
A WOODCARVER'S PRIMER
by Upton, John; Tangerman, E. J
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.. Very Good. 1985. Softcover. 080698788x . 1985 reprint. Pages clean and unmarked, all intact. Cover has some scuffing, light edge rubbing, edgewear, old price sticker on rear. Learn to carve from master wood carver John Upton. Includes: types of wood to use; tools; setting up the work area; designs and techniques; complete projects with over 225 photos; glossary of technical terns. (370-0sl) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 156 pages .
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NZ$9.36
MAKING CLASSIC CARS IN WOOD
by Joe B. Hicks
No markings. A clean, tight copy. There are 128 pages with index. Profusely illustrated. Has a metric conversion table.
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NZ$51.07
MAKING WOOD DECOYS
by Patrick Spielman
Except for previous owner's stamp on front endpaper this is an immaculate copy. There are 160 pages with index. Profusely illustrated.
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NZ$42.56
EASY-TO-MAKE WOODEN SUNDIALS
by Milton Stoneman
This is a clean, tight copy with a tiny bit of edgware at the top of the front cover. There are 38 pages. Profusely illustrated.
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NZ$25.53
Bernardino Lanino E Il Cinquecento A Vercelli
by Romano, Giovanni, Cura
Torino: Cassa Di Risparmio Di Torino, 1986. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. salmon cloth lettered in black. Near fine in fine dust wrapper. 303 pages. 30.4 x 23.5 cm. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white, printed on quality glossy stock. Commentaries are chapters by eight scholars. Bibliography. Text in Italian. Small dampstain lower front cover at backstrip.
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NZ$255.33
BIRD CARVING BASICS Volume Two: Feet
by Badger, Curtis J
Stackpole Books. Near Fine. 1990. Second Printing. Softcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 86 pages .
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NZ$23.83
Il Mobillo Gli Ambienti E Le Decorazioni Del Rinascimento In Italia Secoli XV E XVI
by Pedrini Augusto
Genova: Stringa Editore, 1969. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. light beige cloth lettered in gilt. Fine in very good dust wrapper. X test pages. 34 x 25 cm. 610 black and white illustrations on 256 plates. Index to the contents -- Decorative Arts, mainly interior designs, furniture (chairs, bedding, mirrors, door panels, candelabra, church pews, et al). Text in Italian.
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NZ$127.66
COMPLETE GUIDE TO WOOD CARVING
by E. J. Tangerman
New York: Sterling. Good. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 0806955325 . Ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings. Moderate edgewear, paper worn off corners, small tears to spine ends, light scuffing/soiling. Interior clean and tight, hundred of b/w illustrations. "With over 50 years of experience behind him, E. J. Tangerman, the famous dean of master woodcarvers, has taken the finest projects from nine volumes of his work to create this all-encompassing guide for the woodcarver. A how-to...
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NZ$20.34
"Littera Scripta Manet" Folio
Wood. Fine. N.d., circa 1900. A woodcarved oak folio, or letter or writing portfolio. The woodcarving work and floral motives are folk art-ish. The relief work has a depth to it, and the front panel has a solidity to it, as befits an oak piece. The interior has a brownish-orange felt pad. Two ribbon ties on the side seal the folio shut. The folio measures 11.75 by 8.5 inches, or 30 by 22 cm.
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NZ$425.55
THE ART OF WOODCARVING
by Colletti, Jack J
Prentice Hall. Very Good. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0130492477 . Ex-library book, but still in good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edgewear to harcover and jacket. Pages are all intact with occasional light soiling/spotting. B/w illustrations. 138 pages175 drawings & photos. The author is a master draftsman and craftsman with many years of teaching experience. In this book, he helps you master the tools and techniques of this challenging art form.......
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NZ$13.70
THE PEN TURNER'S WORKBOOK Step-by-Step Instructions for 9 Projects
by Gross, Barry
Fox Chapel Publishing. Very Good+. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1565232151 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and tight, cover has light scuffing and light wear to edges. Profusely illustrated in colour. 74 pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 74 pages; In-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice who has never made a pen and the experienced turner looking for a fresh approach are detailed in...
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NZ$59.58
MAKING FOLK INSTRUMENTS IN WOOD
by Dennis Waring
Except for previous owner's stamp on front endpaper this is an immaculate copy. There are 160 pages with glossary and index. Profusely illustrated.
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NZ$37.45
ILLUSTRATED BALD EAGLE The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists
by Rogers, Denny & Lori Corbett
Fox Chapel Publishing. As New. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Folded chart laid in. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 79 pages; Extra postage required for priority and international shipping. .
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NZ$73.19
Realism in Wood - Detailed Patterns and Instructions for Carving 22 Different Birds and Animals (Woodcarvers Favorite Patterns, Book Two)
by Lehman, George
Pennsylvania: Fox Chapel Publishing, 1995. Reprint. Spiral_bound. Good +. Oversize spiral-bound softcover. This is a clean bright copy of this title with wear at the edges and spine ends. Upper spine region crinkled and some minor scuffing to the covers. Top corners bent. Interior is clean and unmarked and pages solidly bound in. 64 pp. plus rear-matter. Black and white illustrations and instructions throughout. Patterns include: bald eagle, king fisher, upland sandpiper, redtailed hawk, wood...
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NZ$102.13
The Craft of Wood Carving
by Bridgewater, Alan & Gill
Sydney: A.H & A.W. Reed. 1981. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 159 pages. Both a step-by-step guide to creating your own authentic, period-style woodcarvings and a lively exploration of carving traditions and styles. Robust, professional...
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NZ$20.03
WORKING GREEN WOOD WITH PEG
by Patrick Spielman
Except for previous owner's stamp on front endpaper this is an immaculate copy. There are 120 pages with index. Profusely illustrated.
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NZ$34.04
Chip Carving: Techniques & Patterns
by Wayne Barton
8 pics-cover clean & shiny with light shelf wear to corners/edges; spine uncreased; binding tight; pages pristine; 2 pgs had bent corner
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NZ$21.28
La pittura in Liguria Il Cinquecento
by Parma, Elena, Cura
Genova: Le Mani, 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. green cloth lettered in gilt. Fine in fine dust wrapper. 445 pages. 32 x 25 cm. 401 illustrations, mostly in color printed on quality glossy stock. A series of scholarly articles. Comprehensive Bibliography. Index of Names. Text in Italian.
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NZ$119.15
Afrikanske Negerskulpturer/African Negro Sculptures
by Kjersmeier, Carl
Zwemmer, London, 1947. First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Near Fine/Very Good. Illustrator: Photo's. black titles spine; green, red & black title label to front; text in Danish and English; illustrated by 40 full-page b/w. art photo's. (for the purpose of illustrating this book the author has selected from his collection of Africa negro sculptures the finest & most typical specimens representing the work of forty African tribes.); light wear to edges of dustjacket which is still...
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NZ$106.48
