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Nineteenth century architecture in Britain
Turnor, Reginald; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1950
Includes index.
The builder's pocket manual, or, Rules and instructions in the art of carpentry, joinery, masonry, & bricklaying : with practical hints and observations for the use of the workman, and a variety of receipts for cements, washes, &c. to which is added, some of the most useful mechanical problems, and a variety of tables, &c
Smeaton, G A; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1825
Printed by Shackell, Arrowsmith, and Hodges, Johnson's-Court, London. Later editions by A.C. Smeaton published in Philadelphia in 1850, 1852, 1853, 1854 and 1856. Cf. Hitchcock. Includes index.
The city and country purchaser, and builder's dictionary : or, the compleat builder's guide
Philomath, T N
1703
"T.N. Philmouth" is Richard Neve.
Neve's The city and country purchaser and builder's dictionary : a reprint of the work subtitled The compleat builders guide, published 1726
Neve, Richard (1764); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1969
Facsimile reprint of the 2nd edition published in 1726 with additions.
The builders compleat assistant, or a library of arts and sciences, absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general. Viz. I. Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal in whole Numbers and Fractions. II. Geometry, Lineal, Superficial and Solid. III. Architecture, Universal. IV. Mensuration. V. Plain Trigonometry. VI. Surveying of Land, &c. Vii. Mechanick Powers. Viii. Hydrostaticks. Illustrated by above Thirteen Hundred Examples of Lines, Superficies, Solids, Mouldings, Pedestals, Columns, Pilasters, Entablatures, Pediments, Imposts, Block Cornices, Rustick Quoins, Frontispieces, Arcades, Portico's, &c. Proportioned By Modules and Minutes, According to Andrea Palladio. And by Equal Parts. Likewise, great Varieties of Trussed Roofs, Timber Bridges, Centerings, Arches, Groins, Twisted Rails, Compartments, Obelisques, Vases, Pedestals for Busto's, Sun-Dials, Fonts, &c. and Methods for raising heavy Bodies by the Force of Levers, Pulleys, Axis in Peritrochio, Screws, and Wedges; as also Water, by the common Pump, Crane, &c. Wherein The Properties, and Pressure of the Air, on Water, &c. is explained. The whole exemplified by 77 large quarto copper-plates. By B. Langley
Langley, Batty (1696-1751); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Bree, Thomas
[1738]
Vol.2 consists of 77 numbered plates, dated 1738. Price from imprint: price 10 s. 6 d. the two Volumes.
The builders compleat assistant, or a library of arts and sciences, absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general. Viz. I. Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal in whole Numbers and Fractions. II. Geometry, Lineal, Superficial and Solid. III. Architecture, Universal. IV. Mensuration. V. Plain Trigonometry. VI. Surveying of Land, &c. Vii. Mechanick Powers. Viii. Hydrostaticks. Illustrated by above Thirteen Hundred Examples of Lines, Superficies, Solids, Mouldings, Pedestals, Columns, Pilasters, Entablatures, Pediments, Imposts, Block Cornices, Rustick Quoins, Frontispieces, Arcades, Portico's, &c. Proportioned By Modules and Minutes, According to Andrea Palladio. And by Equal Parts. Likewise, great Varieties of Trussed Roofs, Timber Bridges, Centerings, Arches, Groins, Twisted Rails, Compartments, Obelisques, Vases, Pedestals for Busto's, Sun-Dials, Fonts, &c. and Methods for raising heavy Bodies by the Force of Levers, Pulleys, Axis in Peritrochio, Screws, and Wedges; as also Water, by the common Pump, Crane, &c. Wherein The Properties, and Pressure of the Air, on Water, &c. is explained. The whole exemplified by 77 large quarto copper-plates. By B. Langley
Langley, Batty (1696-1751); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Bree, Thomas
[1738]
Vol.2 consists of 77 numbered plates, dated 1738. Price from imprint: price 10 s. 6 d. the two Volumes.
The builder's dictionary : or, gentleman and architect's companion. Explaining not only the terms of art in all the several parts of architecture, but also containing the theory and practice of the various branches thereof... Also necessary problems in arithmetic, geometry, mechanics, perspective, hydraulics, and other mathematical sciences. Together with the quantities proportions, and prices of all kinds of materials used in building ... With rules for the valuation of houses, and the expensce calculated of erecting any fabrick, great or small ... [etc.] (v.1)
1734
Vol. 2 has title: Builder's dictionary: or, architect's companion... containing the theory and practive of the various branches of that useful and noble art requisite to be known by masons ... Being a...
The builder's dictionary : or, gentleman and architect's companion. Explaining not only the terms of art in all the several parts of architecture, but also containing the theory and practice of the various branches thereof... Also necessary problems in arithmetic, geometry, mechanics, perspective, hydraulics, and other mathematical sciences. Together with the quantities proportions, and prices of all kinds of materials used in building ... With rules for the valuation of houses, and the expensce calculated of erecting any fabrick, great or small ... [etc.] (v.2)
1734
Vol. 2 has title: Builder's dictionary: or, architect's companion... containing the theory and practive of the various branches of that useful and noble art requisite to be known by masons ... Being a...
The stones of Venice (v.1)
Ruskin, John (1819-1900)
1898
Contents: v.1. The foundations. -- v.2. The sea-stories. -- v.3. The fall.
The stones of Venice (v.2)
Ruskin, John (1819-1900)
1898
Contents: v.1. The foundations. -- v.2. The sea-stories. -- v.3. The fall.
The stones of Venice (v.3)
Ruskin, John (1819-1900)
1898
Contents: v.1. The foundations. -- v.2. The sea-stories. -- v.3. The fall.