The Builder's and Workman's New Director: Comprising explanations of the general principles of architecture, of the practice of building, and of several mechanical arts connected therewith; also the elements and practice of geometry in its application to the building art. A new edition, revised and much enlarged from the original work by Peter Nicholson, architect. With upwards of one hundred and fifty copperplates and numerous diagrams.

Published by London, A. Fullarton, 1854.

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Thick quarto, x+472pp, original half leather, worn and rubbed, half split on spine join with front cover, light browning and foxing to pages, overall a pretty good copy. New revised enlarged edition.

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Title
The Builder's and Workman's New Director: Comprising explanations of the general principles of architecture, of the practice of building, and of several mechanical arts connected therewith; also the elements and practice of geometry in its application to the building art. A new edition, revised and much enlarged from the original work by Peter Nicholson, architect. With upwards of one hundred and fifty copperplates and numerous diagrams.
Author
NICHOLSON,, Peter.
Publisher
London, A. Fullarton, 1854.
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Hardcover

Grant's Bookshop

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