[Masonry]. Richey, H.G.

The Building Mechanics' Ready Reference; Cement Workers' and Plasterers' Edition

New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1908. First edition, first thousand. Full Leather. 12 mo, pp. 458, indexed, illustrated w/line drawings. Good; binding intact but cover creased and edgeworn; some water damage to back endpapers. Item #19589

The author endeavored to present this material for the ordinary mechanic or worker in cement and concrete, not for the use of engineers. A large amount of information is presented in tabular form, so that the mechanic can find information at a glance. Chapters on cements, concrete, mortar, sidewalk construction, lathing, plastering, using cement moulds, and more. A chapter on laying out work has also been incorporated.

Price: $85.00