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.
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Librería: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 649560
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Librería: Allen Williams Books, Dover, KENT, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 161932
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR007663892
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Librería: London Bridge Books, London, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1873394780-3-35871989
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Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino Unido
Condición: New. pp. 352 This item is printed on demand. Nº de ref. del artículo: 58074396
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6214535-n
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Librería: Books Puddle, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. pp. 352 1st Edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2650436803
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Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6214535-n
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Librería: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Alemania
Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 352. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1850436809
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Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6214535
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