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The Art of
Stoneworking. both dust jacket and book are in a fine condition. They are
ex-library:- One library stamps (neat). and small blank book plate, First blank
fly page missing, second blank fly page has no marks No other faults Author;
Peter Rockwell, published by Cambridge University Press UK.1993
This book, intended as a reference guide for conservators, restorers, art historians and archaeologists, describes the various phases of the working of stone and follows the basic techniques and some of the most used variants. Using a serious of stone monuments of different types and eras as illustrations, both the techniques and the ways of recording them are demonstrated. This book provides anyone who has an interest in looking at works of art in stone with a means of understanding the techniques which went into their making. $65.00