1855 Builder's Practical Director w/ Prices Edward L. Tarbuck Extra-Illustrated

Edward Lance Tarbuck

Published by J. Haggar, 1855

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The Builder s Practical Directory: or Buildings of all classes containing Plans, Sections and Elevations for the Erection of Cottages, Villas, Farm Buildings, Dispensaries, Public Schools &c. With Detailed estimates, Quantities, Prices &c Illustrated by Numerous Plates and Diagrams. [Edward L Tarbuck, editor]. Leipzig and Dresden: A. H. Payne; London: J Hagger. n.d.,circa 1855. First edition. 264 p +132 full-page plts. Re-backed spine & original boards. 11 x 8.25", large 8vo. In fair condition. Boards are normally scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Re-backed spine lightly rubbed at head and tail; title label intact with bright gilt lettering. Edges of text-block marbled (moderately dulled). Previous ownership bookplate found on front paste-down: "Maurice Robert des Marais." Pencil marginalia found on front end-page. Sporadic foxing throughout text-block, mostly around plates. Some sparse instances of finger-soiling or age-staining. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Edward Lance Tarbuck (fl. 1855)was a well-known architect who edited and wrote several of the articles in this volume. As a builder s guide, this one was a particularly practical one containing information ranging form site planning to housing estates and town-homes with cost estimates and construction details. There are some lovely hand-colored plates and extra-illustrated with two plate 18 's. RAREB1855BLNA - 04/19 COLA1855LNMQ - 11/24 - HKREV242.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 1855 Builder's Practical Director w/ Prices Edward L. Tarbuck Extra-Illustrated
• Publisher: J. Haggar
• Publication Date: 1855
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
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