Techniques of Staircase Construction: Technical and Design Instructions for Stairs Made of Wood, Steel, Concrete, and Natural Stone by Willibald Mannes

Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1986. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photographs & diagrams. the only damages at the top right-hand corner of the otherwise blank front end paper, with the previous owner has written her name and has placed a stamp for her architectural firm. Otherwise clean. The author outlines the general theory of staircase construction offers clear explanations of its concepts and specialised terminology. He then presents the necessary calculations – which, rise/run ratio, step height, head room, wreaths, railings, and other dimensions – all of which are illustrated by numerous drawings and photographs for clarity. Second impression of the First Edition. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographs & diagrams. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Architecture; building construction; Crafts & Hobbies. ISBN:… Read More

Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York (1986), 1986. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Folio, hardcover, fine in near fine brown pictorial dj. Clean and unmarked. 112 pp.. Until 1945 nearly all staircases, even those in large residential blocks, were made of wood. good stair builders must combine the design capabilities and three-dimensional approach. Author gives calculations for pitch, rise/run ratio, step height, headroom, wreaths, railings etc. with drawings and photos.

New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1986. 9.25" wide by 12.25" tall. Bright, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Previous owner's small stamp in 3 places. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Well illustrated with photos, sketches, and measured drawings. From the Dust Jacket: "[The book is] a welcome source of guidelines and instructions to all those concerned with practical building through the construction sequence, from measuring and drawing of plans and elevations to the use of materials and the actual construction. Mannes first outlines the general theory of staircase construction... then presents the necessary calculations -- pitch, rise/run ratio, step height, headroom, wreaths, railings, and other dimensions -- all of which are illustrated by numerous drawings and photographs for clarity. TECHNIQUES OF STAIRCASE CONSTRUCTION covers straight, spiral, newel, and historic styles and includes designs for both indoor and… Read More

Springer, 1986. hardcover. Very Good. 9x0x12. Clean tight and unmarked hardcover in lightly shelf worn jacket Please email for photos.