- (p) Gilbert Austin, 'A Method of Cutting Very Fine Screws, and Screws of Two of More Threads &c', Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy, vol 4, 1792, pp 145-9 & plate
- (p) Thomas Gill, ‘On Various Cements’, The Technical Repository, 1822, pp 373-5.
- (p) Alfred Jeffrey. Notes on the Marine Glue. London, 1843. Copy marked up for revision, possibly by the author.
- Joseph Glynn. Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Cranes, and Machinery. London 1849.
- Edward Dobson. A Rudimentary Treatise on Foundations and Concrete Works. London 1849. Another copy, see below.
- 'Four Treatise [sic] on Building': a bound compilation of Weale's rudimentary treatises, containing Allen, Cottage Building [Link], Andrews, Agricultural Engineering [Link], Burgoyne, Blasting and Quarrying [Link], and Dobson, Foundations and Concrete Works [Link] (John Weale, London, 1850).
- Joseph Whitworth. Miscellaneous Papers on Mechanical Subjects. Longmans &c, London 1858.
- Instructions for the Use and Application of Pyrimont Seyssel Asphalte. London 1860.
- (ef) [Henry Laxton], Examples of Building Construction, intended as an Aide-Memoire for the Professional Man and the Operative, &c (4 vols in 2 [Laxton], London no date [1857-1867]) [Link: Vol 1-2, Vol 3-4]
- David Stevenson. Lighthouses. Edinburgh 1864.
- W H D Adams. Lighthouses and Lightships. London 1871.
- W N Blair. The Building Materials of Otago and South New Zealand Generally. J Wikie & Co, Dunedin 1879.
- J N Douglass, The Wolf Rock Lighthouse [excerpt from the Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, XXX, 1669-70, part 2]. Institution of Civil Engineers, London, 1870.
- W G Christy. A Practical Treatise on the Joints made and used by Builders. [Weale's Rudimentary Series] London 1882.
- H R Towne. A Treatise on Cranes. Author, Stamford [Connecticut] 1883.
- Raimund Hoffer [trans W T Brannt]. A Practical Treatise on Caoutchoc and Gutta Percha. Philadelphia 1883
- Ernest Spon. Workshop Receipts for the use of Manufacturers. Mechanics, and Scientific Amateurs. London 1888.
- Ewing Matheson, Aid Book to Engineering Enterprise. 2nd ed, Spon, London 1889
- [p] William White, The Hygeian Rock Composition [brochure]. William White, Abergavenny, Undated, but contains press notices up to August 1883, and is overstamped 'International Health Exhibition / awarded / Gold Medal' in reference to the International Health Exhibition, London 1884.
- (irregular) Willesden Paper & Canvas Patterns [sample book](Willesden, London, no date [?c1891). .
- (p) Francis & Co. Francis & Co's New Premises, &c [trade catalogue] London, no date [c 1895]. 1893 is the last date mentioned, p 7. [Link]
- (p) International Rolling Screen Co. International Rolling Wire Window Screens. Boston [Massachusetts], no date [c 1895]. [Link]
- H G Richey. A Handbook for Superintendents of Construction, Architects, Builders, and Building Inspectors. Wiley, New York 1905.
- S W Francis & Co. S. W. Francis & Co Limited. Manufacturers of Improved Wood, Iron and Steel Revolving Shutters. S. W. Francis & Co Ltd, London 1909.
- H O Weller et al, Building in Cob and Pisé de Terre [Building Research Station special report no 5] HMSO, London 1922. [Link]
- F T Graham & T J Emery. Audels Masons and Builders Guide. 4 vols, New York 1936 [1914].
- A W Comber. Composition Flooring and Floorlaying. London 1936.
- F T Graham Hodgson. Encyclopedia of Bricklaying, Stone Masonry, Concrete, Stuccos and Plasters. Stanford [California] 1946.
- Paul Aller & Doris Aller. Build Your Own Adobe. Stanford [California] 1946.
- B H Knight & R G Knight. Builders' Materials. London 1950 [1939].
- D D Harrison. An Introduction to Standards in Building. London 1947. [Link]
- W Kinniburgh & L S Wallace, A Work Study in Blocklaying [National Building Studies technical paper no 1] (HMSO, London 1948). [Link]
- Newman Tate. The Builders' Materials. London 1947. [Link]
- Sisalkraft Handbook of Useful Specifications. No place or date [?c 1960: this copy printed 'With Compliments F.W. Williams & Co Pty Ltd, Sydney'].
Stonemasonry
- (p) Edwin Gates, Aylesford Quarry [flier announcing that Gates has taken the quarry]. No publication details.
- J Claudel & L Laroque. Pratique de l'Art de Construire: Maçonnerie. Paris 1850.
- E Dobson. A Rudimentary Treatise on Masonry and Stonecutting. London 1859 [but with post-1862 advertisements].
- John Burgoyne, Rudimentary Treatise on the Blasting and Quarrying of Stone for Building and other Purposes .John Weale, London, 1849 [bound in 'Four Treatise on Building', see section 6].
- John Burgoyne. The Blasting and Quarrying of Stone. London 1860.
- William R Purchase. Practical Masonry. London 1903.
- E G Warland. Modern Practical Masonry. London 1929. [Link]
- International Correspondence Schools. Elements of Stone and Brick Masonry. Scranton [Pennsylvania], no date [c 1930]. [Comprises three monographs: Elements of Stone Masonry; Elements of Brick Masonry; Agreements and Specifications] [Link]
Roofing and Felts
- (p) H W Johns, Descriptive Circular of H.W. Johns' Improved Roofing, Asbestos Roof Coating and Cement, &c. H W Johns, New York, no date [c 1868]. [Link]
- P Desfeux. Carton-Cuir pour Toitures et au Carton Bitumé. Paris 1888. [Link]
- (p) W H H Childs. The Town and Country Roof. No place, 1888. This copy bears the printed name of Bigelow & Dowse of Boston, but they would appear to be no more than agents. The roofing was a three ply felt, secured with roofing nails and tin caps. The brochure also promotes O.K. Building Paper. [Link]
- H. W. Johns's Asbestos Materials, Descriptive Price List. Boston [Massacusetts] 1890. [Link]
- (p) Chapman & Soden. 'Cyclone' brand roofing felt. two printed samples, one small sheet dodger, circular, original mailing envelope. Boston 1892. [Link]
- D Anderson & Son Ltd. "Rok" Roofing. Manchester, no date [c 1930]. [Link]
- James McCawley. Roofing. New York 1938.
- Frank Bennett & Alfred Pinion. Roof Slating and Tiling. 2nd ed, London 1948 (1935). 1960 reprint.
Ironmongery and Tools
- (p) Jas. Thornton & Son. Jas. Thornton & Son, Bradford Street, Birmingham, Manufacturers of Wrought Iron Hinges, &c. Birmingham, no date [?c1810]. Single sheet flier. [Link}
- (p) Gilbert Austin, ‘A Method of Cutting Very Fine Screws, and Screws of Two of More Threads &c’, Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy, vol 4, 1792, pp 145-9 & plate
- (p) John Chubb. On the Construction of Locks and Keys (paper delivered to the Institution of Civil Engineers, 9 April 1850). No place, no date.
- Charles Tomlinson [ed]. Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks. London 1853.
- [p] Charles Churchill & Co., Catalogue & Price List of American Tools, Machinery, &c. Churchill, London 1872.
- Nettlefold & Chamberlain. Price List and Drawings of Articles manufactured by Nettlefold & Chamberlain Birmingham. 3rd ed, Nettlefold & Chamberlain 1873.
- George Price. A Treatise on Fire & Thief-Proof Depositories and Locks and Keys. London 1856.
- Screws and Screw-Making. Chester 1881.
- Thivel & Béréziat. Quincaillerie, Ferronnerie & Serrurerie, &c. Thivel & Béréziat, Lyon 1889.
- (p) Saml Haskins & Bros. Catalogue of Revolving Shutters, Shop Blinds, &c. London, no date [c 1890]. [Link]
- L A Barré. Petite Encyclopédie Pratique du Batiment: Surrurerie et Menuiserie en Fer . Paris 1898.
- Pryke & Palmer. Illustrated Catalogue. London, no date [c 1900] . Pryke & Palmer were one of the largest British hardware manufacturers and merchants. William Robert Pryke, chairman in the 1920s, became Lord Mayor of London, and was made a baronet [information from Inch's Books]. [Link]
- Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Builders' Hardware made by Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. New Britain [Connecticut]1897.
- (p) Saml Haskins & Bros. Catalogue of Revolving Shutters, Shop Blinds, &c. London, no date [c 1890].
- Comptoir de l'Industrie, L Laurent & Carrée. Tarif des Fournitures Générales pour l'Industrie. Reims, no date [c 1890]. bound with various price lists up to at least 1902, some in the name of the successor firm, L Laurent, Carrée & Binoche, which appears at least by the 1890s. [Link]
- James Gordon, James Gordon, Brassfounder &c [catalogue] (James Gordon, Birmingham, no date [c 1900])
- [Arthur Shaw & Co] Illustrated List of Locks and Keys, Shaw, Willenhall [Staffordshire], no date [c 1900]. [Link]
- R Melhuish, Sons & Co, Ironmongery and Electrical Supplies. R Melhuish, Sons & Co, London 1903. [Link]
- [f] Whitehouse Brothers Limited, Tools for Home and Exportation. H edition, Whitehouse, Cannock [Staffordshire] 1904
- Corbin. Corbin Cabinet Locks 1907 Catalog [cover title]. New Britain [Connecticut] 1907.
- Brooke Tool Manufacturing Co Ltd. Brooke High Speed Twist Drills. Brooke, Birmingham, no date [c 1928].
- Henry Hope & Sons Ltd. Hope's Hardware. Smethwick [Staffordshire] 1930
- (p) Stanley Electric Tools Catalogue No.59. Stanley, New Britain [Connecticut] 1934.
- (p) Stanley Electric Tools Catalogue No.64M. Stanley, New Britain [Connecticut] 1934.
- Spear & Jackson Ltd. Concerning Handsaws. Spear & Jackson, Sheffield, no date {?c 1935].
- H A Lamb et al., Modern Fixing Practice. London 1936 [a handbook issued by the Rawlplug Company Ltd].
- F J Butter. A Glossary of Terms Applying to Locks and Builders Hardware. Willenhall [Staffordshire] 1947.
Architectural handbooks & catalogues
- Ashton & Green, Limited. Ashton & Green, Limited, Slate, Tile, Brick, Cement, Marble, and Iron Manufacturers and Merchants [catalogue]. London 1887. [Link]
- J E Sears [ed]. The Contractors' Compendium and Complete Catalogue. 8th ed, London 1894. [Link]
- J E Sears [ed]. The Contractors,' Merchants,' and Estate Managers' Compendium and Catalogue. 15th ed, London 1901. [Link]
- J E Sears & J E Sears. The Architects' Compendium and Annual Catalogue. London 1936.
- "Sweet's" Indexed Catalogue of Building Construction. 1st ed, New York 1906. Facsimile edition.
- Sweet's Architectural Catalogue. 17th ed, New York 1922.
- F E Kidder & Thomas Nolan. The Architects' and Builders' Handbook, 17th ed, Wiley, New York 1921 [1884]
- F E Kidder & Harry Parker. Kidder-Parker Architects' and Builders' Handbook. 18th ed, New York 1931. Personal copy of John Fisher, Sydney.
- Waldo Bros. and Bond Company. Building Materials and Construction Equipment. Boston, no date [c 1920]. Dated from a reference, p 354, to work done in 1919-20.
- The Colonial Compendium & Export Catalogue of the Building Trades. London 1924.
- Chicago Millwork Supply Co. Millwork and Building Materials. Chicago, no date [c 1925].
- Metal Agencies Co Ltd, Bristol. Catalogue No. 46. Metal Agencies, Bristol 1927.
- Home Owners' Catalogs. New York 1935.
- Building Trades' Standard Castalogue. Part 1 - Builders & Contractors, etc 1935-1937. 5th ed, Standard Catalogue Co Ltd, London [1935].
- F E Drury et al [eds]. Architects', Builders' and Civil Engineers' Technical Catalogue. London 1946.
- Evelyn Drury et al. Architects', Builders' & Civil Engineers' Reference Book 1950.[third issue of the preceding] London 1950.
Fireproofing
- (p) Great Britain. An Act for vesting in David Hartley Equire, his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, the sole Use and Property of a certain Method by him invented of securing Buildings against the Calamities of Fire, throughout His Majesty's Dominions, for a limited time. London 1777.
- Association of Architects. Resolutions of the Associated Architects; with the Report of the Committee by them appointed To consider the Causes of the frequent Fires, &c. London 1793.
- Ebenezer Timmis. Fire Extinction. Birmingham, no date [1844].
- C J H Woodbury. The Fire Protection of Mills; and Construction of Mill Floors, &c. 2nd ed, New York 1882. Also 3rd ed, New York 1895.
- F W Fitzpatrick & T L Condron. Fireproof Construction. Chicago 1914
Asbestos
- Great Britain, Department of the Environment, Asbestos Materials in Buildings. HMSO, London 1986 [1983].
- Loss Prevention Council, Asbestos Use in Buildings: the hazards and their mitigation [report SHE 9: 1993]. Loss Prevention Council, London 1993.
See also:
(sec 5) Treatise on Architecture 2. [incl] Masonry (sec 8) Dobson, Roof Tiling (sec 9) Boyd & Lowndes, Building Unit Construction [for glass blocks] (sec 11) Lakeman, Concrete Cottages [advertisements pix for Turner's asbestos cement] (sec 18) Glass, Paints, Varnishes and Brushes Johns, Modern House Painting (for asbestos products) (sec 25) Allen, Cottage Building Bullock, The American Cottage Builder