Craft, Hobbies & Practical Guides -Old Hand Books

From our Old Hand Books imprint, we are republishing Practical Guides, Hobby and Craft Books in affordable, modern, high-quality editions often complete with specially-commissioned new content.
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Old Hand Books | Read & Co. Books
Old Hand Books 📚 Classic vintage practical guides and how-to guides for the modern day craftsman and artisan. Old Hand Books publishes lost and out-of-print practical how-to books. Our collection covers a wide range of traditional crafts and heritage skills such as leatherwork, needlework, blacksmithing, woodwork, bookbinding and printing. Explore the collection now and discover the perfect gift this #fathersday #oldhandbooks #craftbooks #craft
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Chrysanthemum Garden
Snow Balls
Paper Ball
Peony Roses
Arum Lily
Adventure Fiction
S Alphabet
Paper Balls
Paper Flowers and How to Make Them
This fantastic guide to making exquisite paper flowers will appeal to lovers of origami and economic home decoration. With beautiful, detailed illustrations and simple instructions, “Paper Flowers and How to Make Them” is ideal for origami novices and is not to be missed by those looking to expand their paper-making repertoire.
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Types Of Timber
Large Workshop
Basic Woodworking
Shed Plan
Technical Writing
Sign Writing
Woodwork for Beginners - The Handyman's Book of Woodworking - by Paul N. Hasluck
"Woodwork for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide to woodwork designed for those with little previous experience. This fantastic introduction covers all of the basic skills and techniques related to the subject, with chapters on the proper use and care of tools, types of timber, the fundamental joints, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of expert tips, this classic handbook is not to be missed by those looking for an introduction to woodworking and related subjects.
Bring the beauty of the garden indoors this Christmas with our collection of beautiful gardening classics. Whether they're expert green thumbs or simply love nature, these timeless books are the perfect gift for gardeners. #gardeninggifts #christmasbooks #christmasgifting #readandcobooks #classicbooks Large Garden Water Features, Autumn Flowering Plants, Books For Christmas, Vegetables Garden, Vintage Gardening, Vintage Guide, Types Of Roses
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Gardening Books for Christmas | Read & Co. Books
Bring the beauty of the garden indoors this Christmas with our collection of beautiful gardening classics. Whether they're expert green thumbs or simply love nature, these timeless books are the perfect gift for gardeners. #gardeninggifts #christmasbooks #christmasgifting #readandcobooks #classicbooks
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Oliver Byrne's Elements of Euclid: The First Six Books with Coloured Diagrams and Symbols
'Oliver Byrne's Elements of Euclid' is an innovative masterpiece. Uniquely beautiful in its presentation, it illustrates the theorems written by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria. Discover our hardback gift edition of this legacy work. #oliverbyrne #elementsofeuclid #classicbooks #readandcobooks
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A Beginner's Guide to Reading Tarot Cards - A Helpful Guide for Anybody with an Interest in Reading Cards
This beginner's guide to tarot features a history of the practice, a summary of the methods used by the greatest diviners, and an introduction to reading cards. An ideal Christmas gift for anyone looking to delve into the mystical world of divination. #tarotcards #occultbooks #beginnersguidetotarot #classicbooks #readandcobooks
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Picture Frame Making for Amateurs - by James Lukin
“Picture Frame making for Amateurs” is a detailed, step-by-step guide, including chapters on the necessary tools and how to use them, the different materials that can be used, common problems, and much more. Written in simple language and including plenty of helpful diagrams, this volume will be of utility to anyone looking to make their own picture frames.
an old book with the title'painters's oils, colors, and varnishies
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Painters' Oils, Colours, and Varnishes - by Paul N. Hasluck
First published in 1905, this book deals with the subject of oil painting, exploring the methods of preparing painters' oils, pigments, varnishes, driers, and similar products. Designed for more serious artists, it offers the reader all the information they should know about their chosen discipline in order to master it. Perfect for experienced and novice painters alike with a desire to improve their artistic skills and knowledge.
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Leather Working - With Numerous Engravings and Diagrams - by Paul N. Hasluck
This is a vintage guide to leather working by Australian writer Paul N. Hasluck. It contains easy-to-follow instructions for making a variety of leather items including bags, cases, and even footballs. "Leather Working" will appeal to DIY enthusiasts and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature.
an orange book cover with the title how to write signs, tickets and posters
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How to Write Signs, Tickets and Posters - With Numerous Engravings and Diagrams - by Paul N. Hasluck
This is a 1902 guide to making signs and posters by Australian writer and engineer Paul N. Hasluck. This timeless handbook offers the reader clear and concise instructions for producing a range of signs and displays for advertising and more. From painting and decorating to fonts and punctuation, it covers everything one should know before making a sign for themselves or others.
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an old book with the title cycle building and repairing written in white on green background
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Cycle Building and Repairing - With Numerous Engravings and Diagrams - by Paul N. Hasluck
First published 1900, this is a classic guide to making and maintaining bicycles and tricycles. The information was originally published in "Work", a publication of which the author was an editor, and has been condensed into this easy-to-digest handbook. "Cycle Building and Repairing" will appeal to those with an interest in vintage bicycles or making them from scratch.