The Rudiments of the Art of Building; Represented in Five Sections: 1) General Principles of Construction 2) Materials Used in Building 3) Strength of Materials 4)Use of Materials 5)Working Drawings, Specifications, and Drawings For the Use of Architects, Draughtsmen, Machinists, Engineers and Mechanics, John Bullock, Stringer & Townsend Publishers, New York, 1853, 180 pages, original cloth, 12mo.
In good condition. Blind stamped cloth in great shape with bumped corners and typical shelf wear. Gilt work on spine is a bit dulled. Bookplate of previous owner. Previous owner’s name on front paste down. Age-toning throughout. Some minor foxing. Shaken gutter. Marginalia on back pastedown. Otherwise sound and intact. A nice copy. Please see photos.
A book of general construction, the materials used and figures of said construction. Perfect for architectural historian or anyone who is curious about quality craftsmanship! John Bullock was an architect, engineer, mechanician and editor of “The American Artisan” RAREA1853ABFA.