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British Library
T078315
With 2 engraved leaves of subscribers and a final leaf with errata and advertisements.
London : printed by Sam. Aris for the author; Benjamin Cole; Tho. Taylor; Bowen Whitledge; Tho. Bowles; [and 4 others in London, 1 in Richmond], 1725. [10],56,[2]p.,plates ; 2°
The art of sound building, demonstrated in geometrical problems: shewing geometrical lines for all kinds of arches, niches, groins, and twisted rails, ... and irregular ... By William Halfpenny, ...
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Author(s)William Halfpenny
PublisherGale ECCO, Print Editions
ISBN / ASIN1170482902
ISBN-139781170482902
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