Books on Building (2). Riddell, Robert, the Carpenter and Joiner, Stairbuilder and Hand-Railer, London, MacKenzie, n.d. [c.1870], 58 plates, one folding, 4 cardboard models, slotted for movement, & 124pp., prelims and some margins foxed, folio, contemp. 1/2 calf, slightly rubbed with a short split in rear top joint but quite firm. a decent solid copy; Burn, Robert Scott. [editor], the New Guide to Masonry, Bricklaying and Plastering. Theoretical and Practical, Glasgow, M'Gready Thomson & Niven, n.d. [c.1872], 160 litho plates, 346 text illustrations and diagrams, extra illustrated title page, and (12),440pp., 4to., recent 1/2 black calf gilt and cloth boards. Nice copy. First published in parts 1868-72.