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BRICK PAVEMENT: THE ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS COMPANION is the second in a series of detailed Architectural pattern books devoted to the study of 18th & early 19th century American styling; eleven bountiful chapters demonstrating COURSES & BONDS, JOININGS, CORNER,S BOARDERS, WALKS, ENTRANCE PAVEMENTS & TERRACES. 131 beautiful illustrations fashioned after 18th century copper plates. Included are two illustrating 21 antique bricklayer's tools; "with instructions to the Workmen on the lay of Brick for Foot Paths & Wide Ways." This most complete work concludes with a DICTIONARIAL INDEX of 93 terms "explaining the useful Art of Bricklayers Work, with Critical Remarks & Observations." Hard bound in tobacco brown fabric, gold stamped cover boards & spine, fine marbleized end sheets & printed with a period text; makes this a beautiful source book for every serious architect, landscaper & builder as well as historians & home owners with discerning tastes. Order from: Peter Joel Harrison, 2021 Fawndale Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612. 919-676-0659.Harrison, Peter J. is the author of 'Brick Pavement The Architects and Builders Companion Demonstrating the Most Valuable Designs of Brick' with ISBN 9780963620514 and ISBN 0963620517.
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