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A. S. Barnes and Co., Inc. : New York, 1968. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Great Works of Craftsmanship, by Raymond Lister,
Published by A. S. Barnes and Co., Inc. 1968, stated First American edition, Library of Congress#: 68-14406, Hard bound, Excellent condition (jacket chipping and other wear at edges). The world of craftsmanship is a world of hammering, of fire, of noise; it is a world of sensitive fingers; it is a world of a thousand working tools of delicate sensation felt by thumb or finger; a world of accuracy of vision. It is a world which deals with some of the summits reached by the craftsman, in which he has succeeded in combining style, artistry, and dexterous workmanship to express the spirit of his time. Raymond Lister has written a notable book on craftsmanship in which he reflects the spirit of many times. He has selected a variety of masterpieces of the craftsman’s labors in many periods, from ancient Egypt to the modern era. His purpose is… Read More