Bidspirit auction | Audels Carpenters & Builders Guide

Audels Carpenters & Builders Guide Four-Volume Set - Item/Description: Complete antique reference set contains Volumes 1 through 4 of Frank Duncan Graham’s famous trade guides, published by Theo. Audel & Co. Highly regarded as the definitive ”pocket professor” for early 20th-century tradesmen, the guides feature exhaustive, copiously illustrated instructions on everything from hand tool maintenance to intricate house framing. The spines showcase a prominent, stylized gilt-stamped claw hammer emblem paired with geometric line work that captures the understated industrial design aesthetic of the era. Material: Paper, Leatherette Dimensions: Length: 6 3/4”; Width: 5” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include minor spine edge wear, natural age toning, and surface wear. Age: c. 1923 - 1940s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $15 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 630