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Young, Marten.
Requisites for Building Construction.
Publisher: Young & Marten LTD, Stratford;
Date of Publication: 1910
Stock Code: 12331
Quarto, pp. 527. Issue 29. Illustrated to most pages, in both black and white, and colour. Publisher’s navy blue cloth, bevelled boards, with blind stamped decorative border to upper and lower boards, and sun to upper boards. Titles in white to spine and upper board. A profusely illustrated early 20th century builder’s and decorator’s product catalogue displaying available merchandise for home and commercial building use from Young & Marten LTD. Features over 500 pages of home and building wares, many influenced by Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts style. Shows everything from stained glass windows, to tiled floors, mantelpieces, sanitary-ware, fences and gates, anvils, pendant lighting, paint colours with sample colours, through to manhole covers, lamp pillars and tools. Several images are in full colour chromolithograph, others are in colour, and black and white. Complete with dimensions and prices. A fascinating snapshot of early 20th century finishes, decor and products. In very good condition, with a few modest tears to spine tips and a hint of wear to boards. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £150.00