Plastering, Plain and Decorative; A Practical Treatise on the Art & Craft of Plastering and Modelling. Including Full Descriptions of the Various Tools, Materials, Processes, and Appliances Employed; also of Moulded or "Fine" Concrete as Used for Fire-Resisting Stairs and Floors, Paving, Architectural Dressings, &c., and of Reinforced or Steel Concrete; Together with an Account of Historical Plastering in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Accompanied by Numerous Examples
London: Batsford and John Lane, 1905. Third edition, revised and enlarged. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Quarto. pp. xviii, 627, xxvi (advertising), indexed, with 55 full page plates and 500 smaller illustrations in the text. Signed in ink by a previous owner on the front endpaper. Good: weak hinges, cover scrapes, heavy corner and edgewear. Item #23895
After all these years, still the industry standard and unsurpassed. Of increasing scarcity, in any condition and edition (even the 20th century reprint is hard to find). Any professional plasterer will confirm that it is the indispensable reference for the tradesman. The most ambitious treatment of the subject, both historically and technically, beautifully illustrated and referenced. A solid copy of a book which is typically "worked to death."
Price: $250.00