La Brique Ordinaire au point de vue Décoratif

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Author: Lacroux, J. and C. Detain
Title: Constructions en Briques. La Brique Ordinaire au Point de vue Decoratif
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Ducher et Cie.
Date Published: 1878
Description:

Volume 1 only (of 2). [vi], 43, [1] pp. 75 color lithograph plates. (Folio) 45.5x32 cm (18x12½") loose in cloth portfolio, as issued. First Edition.

Considered to be one of the best books concerning the use of bricks as a decorative material in the 1870's. Numerous examples of decorative brick patterns. A second series was published two years later.
Condition Report: Some wear to portfolio; a touch of browning and edge wear; very good.