The gentlemanÆs and builderÆs repository: or, Architecture displayÆd. Containing the most useful and requisite problems in geometry. As also, the most easy, expeditious, and correct methods for attaining the knowledge of the five orders of architecture, by equal parts, and fewer divisions, than any thing hitherto published. Together with all such rules for arches, doors, windows cieling-pieces [sic], chimney-pieces, and their particular embellishments, as can be required. Likewise, a large variety of designs for truss roofs; with the method of finding the hip, either square or bevel. Also, the most certain and approved methods of forming a number of different stair-cases, with their twisted rails, &c. The whole embellished, not only with
Edward Hoppus.
Published by London: printed for James Hodges at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge; and Benjamin Cole engraver the corner of KingÆs-Head Court near Fetter-Lane Holborn, 1737
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