Practical masonry, bricklaying, and plastering, both plain and ornamental : containing a new and complete system of lines for stonecutting ; for the use of workmen ; with an ample detail of the theory and practice of constructing arches, domes, groins, niches, stairs, columns, &c. Bond, foundations, walls, bridges, tunnels, light-houses, &c. Ovens, furnaces, &c. The formation of mortars and cements ; including also, practical treatises on slating, plumbing, painting, and glazing ; and a full description of the various material employed in all these arts, illustrated by numerous engravings by artists of the first-rate talent.

Main entry:

Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844.

Title & Author:

Publication:

London : Printed for Thomas Kelly, 1830.

Description:

vii, 232 pages, 45 leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations ; 28 cm

Subject:

Masonry.
Bricklaying.
Plastering.
Stone-cutting.
Maçonnerie.
Briquetage.
Plâtrage.
Pierre Taille.
bricklaying.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 28180
Call No.: W2822; ID:88-B14
Status: Available

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