A general treatise of architecture. [electronic resource] : In seven books. Containing All that is Necessary to be known in Building, with several new designs of houses, &c. and also the Plans of their different Situations. In a Manner entirely New and Pleasant. Being an Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of Architecture and Building, and for the better understanding the rules of Vitruvius, Palladio, Scamozzi, And others both Antient and Modern. By Thomas Rowland, of New-Windsor, Gent. To which is added, a work of infinite Labour and Expence, consisting of tables for the mensuration of all sorts of works us'd in building, of great Use and Service to all Architects, Artificers, and Measurers whatsoever.
1732
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A general treatise of architecture. [electronic resource] : In seven books. Containing All that is Necessary to be known in Building, with several new designs of houses, &c. and also the Plans of their different Situations. In a Manner entirely New and Pleasant. Being an Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of Architecture and Building, and for the better understanding the rules of Vitruvius, Palladio, Scamozzi, And others both Antient and Modern. By Thomas Rowland, of New-Windsor, Gent. To which is added, a work of infinite Labour and Expence, consisting of tables for the mensuration of all sorts of works us'd in building, of great Use and Service to all Architects, Artificers, and Measurers whatsoever.
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London : printed by Henry Parker in Jewin-Street, for the author, and sold by J.Cole, engraver, at the Crown in Great Kirby-Street, Hatton-Garden, M.DCC.XXXII. [1732] [1739?]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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[8],48;[4],viii,52p.,plates : ill. ; 2⁰.
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'Mensuration of superficies and solids, by tables of feet, inches, and parts; .. ' has a separate titlepage, pagination and register.
The final 52p. comprise tables; p.1-48 are engraved, p.49-52 are letterpress.
The epistle dedicatory is dated: Windsor, April 10, 1739.
Titlepages in red and black.
Published in parts?.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
The final 52p. comprise tables; p.1-48 are engraved, p.49-52 are letterpress.
The epistle dedicatory is dated: Windsor, April 10, 1739.
Titlepages in red and black.
Published in parts?.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T114385.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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