Coloring, Finishing and Painting Wood

1940 second edition hardcover. No dust cover but cover is in good condition with little wear. There is a stain on the bottom right corner of the pages from 118 to 205. Original price and personalization written on first page. Book is tight and solid.  This is a comprehensive, 480-page manual prized by woodworkers, restorers, and book collectors. It's on Smithsonian's Conservator's recommended reading list for those serious about antique furniture restoration. Written as an authoritative text for craftsmen and industrial students, this historical manual blends traditional trade craftsmanship with early 20th-century wood chemistry. It covers practical techniques for enhancing wood's grain and protecting its surface. It provides detailed formulas and application instructions for wood-stains, varnishes, chemical stains, wood dyes, primers, wood fillers, enamels, lacquers, and early synthetic resins. Explores the unique cell structure of specific wood species and explains how different lumber types absorb pigments, chemical agents, and finishes.  Published by the Manual Arts Press.