A History Of Building Materials

New York: Drake Publishers Ltd, 1971. 260 pages; 48 plates, 134 text illustrations, all b&w. Stone, earth, reed and straw, thatch, wood, burnt brick, terracotta, plaster, cements, stucco, concrete and mortar, asphalt. But, also architectural designs, such as vaults; decoration, such as roof tile and frescoes, glazes; water supply. And more.Clean and bright throughout within; boards soiled; binding tight..… Read more about this item