Audels Carpenter’s & Builders Guide. Vol’s 1-4. 1923 First Editions. (1 x Reprint)
Vintage Books for Home Decor or Collection
A Set of 4 Volumes of Audels carpenters & Builders Guides. Published by Theo. Audel & Co in USA.
First Editions, First Printing Except Volume 3 is a 1923 First Edition Second Printing (1927).
Both practical and decorative, these books are a real gem, with their textures soft covers, gilt writing and outline of a hammer on the spine. Paged tipped on 3 sides in gold – slightly rubbed in places.
“A practical illustrated trade assistant on modern construction for carpenters, joiners, builders, mechanics and all wood workers.”
3 x First Edition, First Printing 1923 Books – Volume 3 is a 1927 Reprint.
CONDITION: The binding is still tight on all 4 copies. 1 cover has a crease in the middle with chips to the inside cover. The pages, aside from slight age related browning, are in very good condition overall, with slight staining on a corner of 1 book.
Gilt titles are in various condition from good to rubbed. Spines are creased to a few. Some bumping to corners and shelf wear to edges. A name and address inscribed on front cover of Volume 2.
These vintage items show signs of age through scuffs & faded finishes. Please see item description and images for further details.