GALER Jozef - Modern brickmaking. Outline of the fabrication of bricks, roof tiles, hollow tiles, drains, etc. products, taking into account the latest technical equipment [1927].

Lvov [1927]. Publisher of the Ossoliński National Institute. 17x25 cm, pp. VIII, 448, numerous black and white illustrations in the text + one color half cloth binding. Good condition (rubbing of binding, minor loss of cloth on spine, single delicate soiling).

Contents include: Minerals and clay-forming rocks. Origin of clay and formation of deposits. Classification of brick clays. Physical properties and components of clay. Testing of clays. Examination of deposits and digging of clay. Processing of clay. Types of brickmaking products. Hand manufacture of bricks. Attic presses. Forming of thin-walled products, pressed tiles, drainage tubes, brick flooring. Conveying equipment. Natural and artificial drying. Firing. Kilns for firing. Engobing, glazing, smoking, brickmaking equipment.