The Principles and Practice of Ornamental or Complex Turning

Holtzapffel, John Jacob. The Principles and Practice of Ornamental or Complex Turning. New York: Dover Publications, 1973. Second edition. Ouarto. xxv, 656pp. Deep blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine, in original dust jacket. Describes the art of ornamental and complex turning with a lathe. The author explicates the myriad of tools used in this art form; their function, history, variations and artistic results. Illustrated with 78 photographic reproductions and more than 600 in-text diagrams. DJ slightly creased with a few small closed tears. Book in very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (21624) $95