Hints To Young Architects, Calculated To Facilitate Their Practical Operations; With Additional Notes, And Hints To Persons About Building In The Country by A;J. Downing

Published by John Wiley, New York, 1851

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[50] 157 pages. 24 x 15 cm. Illustrated with woodcuts. First published 1846 in London. HITCHCOCK 1401. Scattered intermittent foxing heavier in the first few and last leaves. An early version of today's "How To" book, with the admonition "to employ the best professional service within one's reach, in the shape of an experienced architect." Orig. dark brown cloth embossed in blind, backstrip decorated and lettered in gilt. Near fine.

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Title
Hints To Young Architects, Calculated To Facilitate Their Practical Operations; With Additional Notes, And Hints To Persons About Building In The Country by A;J. Downing
Author
Wightwick, George
Publisher
John Wiley, New York
Publication year
1851
Binding
Hardcover
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Second American Edition.
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