London: Lavenham Press, 2005. First edition. Original Wraps. Small quarto, 8 1/2" x 11". pp 8 each. b/w photographs and drawings throughout. The brickwork guide covers the history and types of Georgian bricks, as well as information on bonding, pointing methods, and mathematical tiles. There is also helpful advice on..... More

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

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

Boston: Rogers and Manson Co., 1915. First edition. Library Binding. Quarto, approx. pp. 318. Richly illustrated with b/w photos, plans, details. A nice copy of all 12 issues of Vol. XXIV of The Brickbuilder, which was the precursor to the influential architectural magazine, "Architectural Forum". This was the penultimate volume..... 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

Reston, VA: Brick Institute of America, 1986. Second edition. Original Wraps. Octavo, pp. 337, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. This manual was written primarily for the practicing structural engineer, to assist in the design of brick masonry structural elements and systems. Practicing architects and students of engineering and..... 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

Chicago: The American Face Brick Association, 1922. Third edition. Stock Wraps w/color image. Quarto, pp 70. Illustrated with numerous floor plans and two toned perspective drawings on each page. Beautiful collection of architect designed homes with plans and drawings from the early 20th century. More