Cleveland, OH: The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, 1931. Glossy Pictorial Cover. Quarto, pp 30. b/w photographs on each page. A fact filled issue of this journal with articles on skintled brickwork (an unusual textural pattern), minarets of Turkestan, with spectacularly ornate brickwork patterns and textures, steel frame construction..... More
Pownal, Vermont: Storey Books, 1990. First edition. Hardcover. quarto. pp. 247. well illustrated. bibliography, glossary, indexed. An ambitious, comprehensive book, covering all contingencies. Covers all aspects of architectural styles in brick; issues in rehabbing; do it yourself vs using a professional; then treats extensively all issues involved with rehabbing exterior..... More
New York: Myron C. Clark Publishing Co., 1909. First American edition. Cloth over Boards; gilt lettering. Small quarto, pp. 321, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs, and b/w drawings of brick patterns. Previous owner signed and stamped the front endpaper. This book puts in writing that knowledge which has been handed..... More
London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1983. Reprint. Hardcover. Octavo, pp. xi, 449, indexed, illustrated, reprint of the 1925 edition. Definitive study of brickwork up through the Georgian period. Extremely well illustrated with photography and detailed line drawings. More
Urbana, IL: University of Illinois, 1908. Original edition. Original Wraps. Small quarto, pp. 316, indexed. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. This volume discussed the qualities of clays which can be manufactured into satisfactory pavers, the means in determining those qualities, and the methods of testing. The authors believed this..... More
London: Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, 2002. Reprint. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 17, illustrated with b/w photographs. This pamphlet describes and illustrates the repointing of old stone and brick walling, a common remedial task that is often undertaken unnecessarily, or executed badly. The use of strong cement mortars..... More
MacLean, VA: Brick Institute of America, 1980. Later printing. Original Wraps. Octavo, pp. 337, indexed, illustrated w/ b/w photographs, tables. More
Chicago: American Face Brick Assn. 1920. First edition. Staplebound in Decorated Boards. Quarto, pp. 115. Illustrated with numerous color drawings and b/w photos, drawings and plans. A scarce early 20th century pattern book promoting the use of brick as a durable and attractive building material. Features numerous fine color renderings..... More
Boston: Rogers & Manson for Building Brick Association of America, 1912. First edition. Original Tan Wraps. Large Octavo, pp. 120. profusely illustrated with b/w drawings and plans. A wonderful early 20th century pattern book, featuring intricate drawings and details for 100 brick bungalows of various styles. A real find! More
