A C Smeaton (44 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Builder's Pocket Manual: Containing the Elements of Building, Surveying and Architecture. With Practical Rules and Instructions in Carpentry, B. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive guide to building provides fundamental information for anyone interested in architecture and the art of construction. The author begins with a thoughtful discussion of the purpose of building, suggesting that a structure should embody strength, convenience, and beauty. The book thoroughly covers essential topics such as the properties of materials used in construction, methods for bricklaying, and considerations for carpentry work. Techniques for building roofs and floors are examined, along with guidance on joining and finishing various wood components. The author underscores the importance of understanding the strength of materials and the stresses they may encounter, emphasizing the need for both stability and economy in building design. This book offers a valuable foundation for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of building, providing insights that can help ensure the durability and aesthetic appeal of any structure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Pub by Henry Carey Baird, 1859, NAP, possible 1st Edition. Scarce. VG cond. hardcover, no dj. Brown textured & blindstamped bds w/ bright gilt dec & lettering on cover, & muted gilt lettering on sunned spine. ExCollegeLib, w/ many of the usual stamps, stickers, marks & distinctions, but very clean nevertheless. P/O's ownership marks inside front cover & on ffep. Pages slightly stiff w/ age, but quite nice. Gutters, hinges & binding sound. 273pp + 24pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall solid VG cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. In fair condition. Front board detached. Rear board nearly detached. Boards show typical wear with light discoloration and minor loss and crushing to corners. Gilt work remains intact. Spine somewhat frayed along head and base. Moderately foxed inside, does not affect text. Unmarked. Please see photos. Scarce early American edition. Inside is an invaluable resource for the 19th century/20th century builder. Everything from brick laying to constructing Ionic, Corinthian and Doric columns.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good Plus. GOOD PLUS: Good Plus Copy of the Philadelphia 1867 Edition. with 273 pages. There is an additional 26 pages of Ads, as well as a Catalog of Scientific Books published by Henry Carey Baird. Location: V33.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Very nice copy of a scarce book. 273 pages plus 26 pages of book ads. Illustrations in text. Wonderful copy with minor rubbing wear to cloth covered boards and minor soiling of edges of text block.…

viii, 102 pp. 12 engraved plates (lightly foxed). 12mo, publisher's pebbled blue cloth. Spine sunned; tight and sound.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The Builder's Pocket Companion; Containing the Elements of Building, Surveying, and Architecutre. With Practical Rules and Instructions, Connected with the Subject. By A.C. Smeaton and printed in Philadelphia by Henry Carey Baird. 1850, 273 pp, 7" x 4.75", 8vo, hardcover full cloth. In good condition, with superficial rubbing and wear to exterior. Light markings and marginalia, along with bookplate on front pastedown. Text block remains bound well with minimal wear. Nicely illustrated with a variety of black-and-white sketches throughout. Includes small publisher's catalog at rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce reference book for construction and architecture, nicely illustrated and preserved. COLA1850AFGD. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover with gilt lettered, embossed front board, no dust jacket, in good condition for its age. Boards are scuffed and marked. Edges, corners and spine ends are notably bumped and worn, with tears at the spine ends. Page block is tanned and blemished. Notes penned to front pastedown and FEP. Hinge breaks noted, however binding is intact. Occasional light marks and spots of foxing on some of the pages, which are otherwise clear. LW. Used. …

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 284. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1838 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 284.…

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.