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The London and Country Builder's Vade Mecum: Or, the Compleat and Universal Architect's Assistant. Comprehending the London and Country Prices of the Different Works of Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers Etc
by Salmon, William
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Reydon, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: J Hodges, 1748. [2], ii, 187, [1] pages, with engraved frontispiece. Ownership inscription of W Rawlinson. Armorial bookplate of Thomas Erle Drax to verso of title page. Contemporary calf, rebacked, with gilt titling to spine, corners bumped. One of a number of publications on the practical aspects of building and costing of materials by Salmon, (1703-1779), a carpenter and joiner at Colchester, he was best known for his Palladio Londiniensis. Colvin p. 519. [16753/689]. Second Edition. Contemporary Calf, Rebacked. Very Good. 200mm. x 130mm.. Book.
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- William Glynn
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016753
- Title
- The London and Country Builder's Vade Mecum: Or, the Compleat and Universal Architect's Assistant. Comprehending the London and Country Prices of the Different Works of Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers Etc
- Author
- Salmon, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- J Hodges
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1748
- Size
- 200mm. x 130mm.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Architecture Building History Prices
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
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