Gypsum Construction Handbook [Paperback] united states gypsum

Description

1980 edition. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of the “Gypsum Construction Handbook” from 1980 is a fascinating time capsule of the building trades in the late 20th century. Published by the United States Gypsum Company, a leading manufacturer of gypsum-based products, this handbook was likely a trusted reference for countless contractors, architects, and builders. Despite its weathered appearance, the book’s sturdy construction and secure binding attest to its utilitarian purpose on countless job sites over the decades. While the scuffs and stains hint at its hard-working past, the mostly clean pages suggest a conscientious owner who valued the technical knowledge within. For collectors of construction ephemera or historians of the building trades, this survivor offers a tangible link to the materials and methods that shaped the built environment of an era. Its well-thumbed state is a testament to the handbook’s enduring practicality, a window into the hands-on world of 20th-century construction.