The Rudiments of Practical Bricklaying in Six Sections: General Principles of Bricklaying; Arch Drawing, Cutting, and Setting; Different kinds of pointing; Paving, Tiling, Materials; Slating, and Plastering; Practical Geometry Mensuration, etc. By Adam Hammond. Illustrated with Sixty-Eight Woodcuts. Eighth Edition, Carefully Revised, with Additions. London. Crosby Lockwood and Son. 7, Stationers' Hall Court, Ludgate Hill. 1893. 116 pp, 7" x 4.5".
In fair condition. Brown cloth board exhibits normal wear - Scuffed edges and soiling. Front board exhibits soiling and worn corners. Embossed text on front board intact and legible. Gilt text on front board clear and intact. Spine exhibits chipping to paper title. Rear board exhibits soiling and worn corners. Front gutter exhibits splitting. Some underlining and marginalia present. This piece includes a protective plastic jacket. Please refer to photos.
This piece is a collection of fundamental information relating to construction utilizing bricks, and the history and practices of bricklaying. This scarce piece would be an excellent find for any architects, or anyone interested in the developmental history of construction and building methods.
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