[FURNITURE] THE CABINET-MAKER'S GUIDE: OR, RULES & INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ART OF VARNISHING, DYING, STAINING, JAPANNING, POLISHING, LACKERING AND BEAUTIFYING WOOD, IVORY, TORTOISE-SHELL AND METAL … A NEW EDITION, WITH CONSIDERABLE ADDITIONS. GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: ANSEL PHELPS, 1825 16mo (6 1/4 x 4 in.; 159 x 102 mm, uncut). Some browning, paper flaw on front free endpaper. Pulisher's green printed boards; wear and some paper loss to spine, corners worn. Quarter black morocco gilt clamshell case, chemise. First American edition. This first furniture-finishing manual printed in America was reprinted from an anonymous London edition of 1825, which in turn was reprinted from editions of 1808, 1809, and 1818. Robert D. Mussey, in his introduction to the 1987 reprint of the 1827 American edition, points out that this work contains the first mention of glass-paper (sandpaper). This copy bears the signature of Carlton Chase (1794–1870), first bishop of New Hampshire, who spent his life in the Connecticut River Valley, never far from Greenfield. Chase's "mechanical taste was great, and his practical skill considerable. His 'work-shop' was a favorite resort when tired with the labors of the study. When [his] Immanuel Parish [Bellows Falls, Vt.] built a lecture-room, their rector made all the settees for it with his own hands. And many old friends now possess tokens of his kind remembrance in the shape of choice bits of furniture when he made for them" (A Memorial of the Right Reverend Carlton Chase, D. D., First Bishop of New-Hampshire, Claremont, N. H., 1870). LITERATURE:Rink 1793 PROVENANCE:Carlton Chase (signature on front free endpaper; see note above)Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
[FURNITURE] THE CABINET-MAKER'S GUIDE: OR, RULES & INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ART OF VARNISHING, DYING, STAINING, JAPANNING, POLISHING, LACKERING AND BEAUTIFYING WOOD, IVORY, TORTOISE-SHELL AND METAL … A NEW EDITION, WITH CONSIDERABLE ADDITIONS. GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: ANSEL PHELPS, 1825 16mo (6 1/4 x 4 in.; 159 x 102 mm, uncut). Some browning, paper flaw on front free endpaper. Pulisher's green printed boards; wear and some paper loss to spine, corners worn. Quarter black morocco gilt clamshell case, chemise. First American edition. This first furniture-finishing manual printed in America was reprinted from an anonymous London edition of 1825, which in turn was reprinted from editions of 1808, 1809, and 1818. Robert D. Mussey, in his introduction to the 1987 reprint of the 1827 American edition, points out that this work contains the first mention of glass-paper (sandpaper). This copy bears the signature of Carlton Chase (1794–1870), first bishop of New Hampshire, who spent his life in the Connecticut River Valley, never far from Greenfield. Chase's "mechanical taste was great, and his practical skill considerable. His 'work-shop' was a favorite resort when tired with the labors of the study. When [his] Immanuel Parish [Bellows Falls, Vt.] built a lecture-room, their rector made all the settees for it with his own hands. And many old friends now possess tokens of his kind remembrance in the shape of choice bits of furniture when he made for them" (A Memorial of the Right Reverend Carlton Chase, D. D., First Bishop of New-Hampshire, Claremont, N. H., 1870). LITERATURE:Rink 1793 PROVENANCE:Carlton Chase (signature on front free endpaper; see note above)Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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