R T Daker (1 results)
Published by Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney 1915
- Softcover
Seller: Cultural Images, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Cultural Images
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Stiff paper wraps w/color illustrated front cover; red cloth spine; 168pp (missing map listed for page 169); full of illustrations from photographs and several color plates of building stones. The table of contents includes lists of various kinds of building and ornamental stones, colored illust…rations, and photographic illustrations; an introduction; building and ornamental stones of Australia, divided into historical, general survey, color, durability, and fire tests sections; descriptions of various kinds of building and ornamental stones; and an appendix relating to crushing strengths and fire tests. The called for lithic map on page 169 of federal territory and district is missing. Most of the photos show buildings that have used Australian stones in their construction and ornamental features. Covers show some wear, but the booklet is tight and very bright and clean throughout. A great Australian building trades reference. Measures 9 7/8" x 7". [17-3].
