The 830-page trade encyclopedia, as an instant download.

Modern Painting, Hardwood Finishing and Sign Writing (1914) by George D. Armstrong is the trade encyclopedia — 830 pages covering painting, hardwood finishing, and sign writing in one massive working reference. The biggest book on the list and the heaviest value per dollar.

Inside this 1914 manual:

The painter’s trade in 1914: house painting taught as a complete system across 830 pages. Painters, decorators, and restorers restoring period work will find George D. Armstrong’s methods still the reference.

Details:

• Complete 1914 edition scan — 824 pages
• 830-page painting and sign-writing encyclopedia
• The biggest book in the line
• Graining, marbling, and fine finishing methods
• Period paint systems: calcimine, distemper, and oil finishes
• Two files included: the original scan, cleaned of dust, stray marks, and handwritten notes, and a cleaned white-background edition that's easy on the eyes and the printer
• PDF format, instant download after purchase — no physical book ships