Construction Drawing; A Textbook of Architectural Drawing for the Building Trades
New York: D. Van Norstrand Company, 1925. First edition. Cloth over Boards, navy. Oblong small quarto, pp. 133, illustrated with b/w drawings. Very Good, weak hinges. Item #23719
This is a book for beginners in architectural drawing, but requires some knowledge of construction work. It is designed for vocational school and trade school classes and aims to prepare the student for the work in an architect's office. Chapters on equipment and how to use it; the orthographic drawing; scale and dimension; hidden lines; architect's plans; foundations and frame construction; design of doors, windows, and roofing; concrete, stone and brick masonry; construction of stairs and roofs; mechanical equipment; and geometric construction. From the Old House Journal reference library.
Price: $80.00