This comprehensive guide by Carole Thomerson, published by Frances Lincoln, serves as an essential resource for both novice and experienced restorers, covering a vast range of traditional techniques from basic stitching and webbing to complex deep-buttoning. Thomerson, a respected authority in the field, provides a historical overview of furniture styles alongside eight detailed step-by-step projects—including a Victorian easy chair, a chaise longue, and a Chesterfield sofa—illustrated with over 400 photographs and diagrams. This copy is in good vintage condition, featuring a well-preserved dust jacket with vibrant colors and minor shelf wear to the edges, while the internal pages remain clean, tightly bound, and free from significant foxing or markings, making it a functional and attractive addition to any craft library.