Civil Architecture: or a Complete Theoretical and Practical System of Building

Shaw, Edward

Editore: Marsh, Capen & Lyon, Boston, 1836

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208 pages. 27 x 22 cm, 100 copperplate engravings. Glossary of Architectural Terms. Glossary of Technical Terms. Rules of Work, Originally Adopted by the Carpenters of the Town of Boston, in 1774, and first published 1830. HITCHCOCK 1145 (Second edition enlarged). KARPEL B108."This was probably the most comprehensive single-volume handbook for American builders and architects published during the Greek Revival era. Of particular importance are the very complete and well-illustrated chapters on cornices, chimney pieces, doors, sliding partitions, windows, stairs, carpentry andbuilding. Scattered age-toning and foxing throughout. Modern quarter calf and marbled boards. Near fine. Codice articolo 24155

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Titolo: Civil Architecture: or a Complete ...

Casa editrice: Marsh, Capen & Lyon, Boston

Data di pubblicazione: 1836

Legatura: Hardcover

Edizione: Fourth edition.