The Book of Trades

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The Book of Trades

Edited by Beryl Hurley (adapted from the editions published in 1811 and 1818 by an anonymous author).

These three booklets provide contemporary descriptions and illustrations of occupations, many of which have become confined to the history books.

Volume I

Facsimile of the 1811 edition. 63 pages. ISBN 0-9512253-4-0.

The trades described are: the Wool-comber; the Spinner; theWaterman; the Basket maker; the Hat-maker; the Jeweller; the Bricklayer; the Carpenter; the Cooper; the Stone-mason; the Sawyer; the Smith; the Ship-wright; the Mariner; the Currier; the Apothecary; the Baker; the Straw Hat-maker; the Soap-boiler; the Plumber; the Dyer; the Potter; the Type-founder; the Coach-maker; the Tallow chandler; the Gardner; the Hair-dresser; the Comb-maker; the Lace-maker; the Milliner; the Feather-worker; the Gol-beater.

Volume II

Facsimile of the 1811 edition. 63 pages. ISBN 0-9512253-5-9.

The trades described are: the Paviour; the Turner; the Brush-maker; the Shoe-maker; the Trunk-maker; the Wheelwright; the Iron-founder; the Copper-plate Printer; the Painter; the Engraver; the Statuary; the Brewer; the Cutler; the Merchant; the Brick-maker; the Rope-maker; the Weaver; the Stocking Weaver; the Carpet Weaver; Ladies' Dress-maker; the Pin-maker; the Needle-maker; the Wire-drawer; the Paper-maker; the Printer; the Bookbinder; the Calico-printer; the Tin-plate Worker; the Brazier; the Button-maker; the Cabinet-maker; the Sadler; the Glass-blower; the Cork-cutter; the Watch-maker.

Volume III

Facsimile of the 1818 edition. 52 pages. ISBN 1-898714-02-9.

The trades described are: the Attorney; the Bleacher; the Bookseller; the Chemist and Druggist; the Confectioner; the Distiller; the Gun Maker; the Linen Draper; the Looking-glass Maker; the Machinist; the Musical Instrment Maker; the Optician; the Pewterer; the Tanner.

Pricing (per volume)

Destination	Price (including postage)
United Kingdom	£ 4.90
Europe	£ 5.30
Rest of the World	£ 5.95

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