The Builder’s Dictionary
The Builder’s Dictionary
or
Gentleman and Architect’s Companion
Explaining not only the Terms of Art
in all the several
Parts of Architecture,
But also containing the
Theory and Practice of the Various Branches thereof….
Publ. A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch and S. Austen, London 1734
2 Vols. in 4
£500
8vo., (205x130x30mm. each), 2 vols. in 4, contemporary addition of several blank pages in each volume, presumably for notes -thus 4 volumes, (there are no notes, just a couple of diagrams), later calf spines with original marbled paper sides and calf corners, early signature on front pastedown v.1,
armorial bookplate on verso of title page, engraved frontispiece showing architects and building works above a quote from Pope, 32 folding plates and numerous diagrams & tables in text, small tissue repair on a1, very good.
Printed on the verso of the title page –
“January 11 1733/4
We have perused these Two Volumes of the Builder’s Dictionary, and do think they contain a great deal of useful Knowledge in the Building Business.
Nicholas Hawksmoor
John James
James Gibbs