Author: Robert Robson [ed.]
Title: The Mason&Apos;S, Bricklayer&Apos;S, Plasterer&Apos;S and Decorator&Apos;S Practical Guide
Description: London, James Hagger, 1859-1862. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to practical home design and decoration. The very scarce first edition of this comprehensive guide Victorian era guide to plastering, bricklaying, masonry and decorating, illustrated in parts between 1859 and 1862.Edited by Robert Robson, 'assisted by eminent architects and builders&apos.Collated, illustrated with 129 plates, a significant number of which are in partial colour. Lacking eleven plates.With discussions also of 'constructive and ornamental masonry', 'practical designs for cemetery monuments, tombs and head-stones&apos.A very scarce and richly illustrated work. Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper types, with light spotting throughout and the odd handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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