Author: SALMON, WILLIAM
Title: The London and Country Builder's Vade Mecum: Or, the Compleat and Universal Architect's Assistant. Comprehending the London and Country Prices of the Different Works of Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers Etc
Description: London, J Hodges. 1748, Second Edition. Contemporary Calf, Rebacked, 200mm. x 130mm. Book, [2], ii, 187, [1] pages, with engraved frontispiece. Ownership inscription of W Rawlinson. Armorial bookplate of Thomas Erle Drax to verso of title page. Contemporary calf, rebacked, with gilt titling to spine, corners bumped. One of a number of publications on the practical aspects of building and costing of materials by Salmon, (1703-1779), a carpenter and joiner at Colchester, he was best known for his Palladio Londiniensis. Colvin p. 519. [16753/689]. Very Good.

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