The Modern Bricklayer A practical work on bricklaying in all its branches with special sections on tiling and slating, specifications. estimating , etc, etc

Not date but most probably the 30s. All three volumes are so similar in condition that one description suffices and any exceptions noted below: red embossed cloth with bright gilted title on front , faded on spine ; light foxing to the fore edges;top edges a bit dusty; no pen or pencil marking inside the book only sporadic light foxing; most corners mildly bumped, a couple a little more with light fraying; volume 1 has a 1" tear at the top front edge of spine but does not effect tightness of book; volume 3 has a much smaller, maybe 1/4 " tear in the same place as Volume 1; Over all; a quite attractive set that is not only collectible but valuable as a resource. There is a most useful 4-page flyer produced by publisher with over 70 common questions related to bricklaying and the place within the volumes where the answer can be found: Here are a few of the questions along with the place in the volumes where the answer can be found: What are the varieties of bricks and their uses ? Vol I, page 6 How To Underpin Walls? Vol II., pages 187 and 195 How To Form Bevels on arches? Vol. Ii page 97 How To Build A spiral Chimney Stack ? Vol.II pages 174 and 179 The Different Types of Mouldings? Vol II page 122 How To Renovate Brick Floors Vol. III page 88 What are tumbling courses ? Vol. II page 44 Many more great questions and places to find their answers within the guide. An essential for the set. The Guide is laid in the front of volume 1.Overall condition of setis very Good with exceptions noted. …