An indispensable guide to one of the world s most valuable natural resources. This new edition adds 17 important timber species not included before, bringing the list of species described up to 400 in total, in this lavishly illustrated book. A new section illustrates the variety of decorative figuring and there is valuable information on wood defects and potential health hazards. A best-selling reference work, now revised and updated, it additionally offers inspirational examples of finished work, an enlarged glossary of technical terms and drawings of living trees which serve to enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork.
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A professional woodworker and former editor of GMC s best-selling Woodturning magazine, Terry Porter has brought a lifetime s practical experience to the writing of this book.
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Revised ed. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 1861084366-7-1-13
Seller: Read&Dream, SAINT LOUIS, MO, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear like creased spine, cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, sunburn, stains, water damage, bent, torn, damaged binding, dent. The dust jacket if present, may be marked, and have considerable heavy wear. The book might be ex-library copy, and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library - The book may have considerable highlights, notes, underlined pages but the text is legible. Seller Inventory # 913K_MA_H0005L3R
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Revised ed. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1861084366-11-1
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Seller: Mercantile Books, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. A little underlining, else pages clean. Cover moderately rubbed, with some wear at corners, two small tears at foot of spine. Shipped promptly with Tracking. Asst66. Seller Inventory # KV-0JBJ-36ZL
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An indispensable guide to one of the world s most valuable natural resources. This new edition adds 17 important timber species not included before, bringing the list of species described up to 400 in total, in this lavishly illustrated book. A new section illustrates the variety of decorative figuring and there is valuable information on wood defects and potential health hazards. A best-selling reference work, now revised and updated, it additionally offers inspirational examples of finished work, an enlarged glossary of technical terms and drawings of living trees which serve to enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003388024
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Seller: Godley Books, Hyde, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 288pp. A lavishly illustrated guide to the most important timber species in use today with more then 200 species from around the world described in detail. Revised and updated edition. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 11 x 8.5 inches. Seller Inventory # 028837
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Seller: Henffordd Books, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Slight rubbing to edges otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries. *** EXTRA POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY OUTSIDE THE UK ***. Seller Inventory # 023607
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Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1861084366