First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A near fine copy of the first edition, corrected 2nd printing (2008). Hardcover in jacket (slight wear to edges). // 'Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work.' -- publisher.
Language: English
Published by Donhead Publishing, Donhead St Mary, 2006
ISBN 10: 1873394780 ISBN 13: 9781873394786
Seller: Allen Williams Books, Dover, KENT, United Kingdom
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The dust jacket is a little edge worn and scuffed. Faint smudge on the edge of the text block. Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Sep 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 1873394780 ISBN 13: 9781873394786
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work.