The principles of ancient masonry: or, a general system of building compleated. Wherein the theory and practice of architecture are universally demonstrated; ... The whole illustrated with one hundred and fifty large folio copper plates, engraven by the best hands: ... B a society of the most experienced practitioners and workmen in building, and the several branches of learning relating thereto.

People / Organizations

• Messieurs Mechell ("printed by")
• John Nourse ("sold by")

Imprint

London: printed by Messieurs Mechell and Chrichley; and sold by C. King; J. Batley; W. Mears; J. Clark; J. Wilcox; W. Mount and T. Page; J. Brindley; J. Jackson; J. Joliffe; and J. Nourse, 1733.

Publication year

1733-1733

ESTC No.

N62813

Grub Street ID

45096

Description

[2],434,xi,[23]p. ; 2⁰

Note

Dedication signed: B. Langley.

In fact issued without the plates: on the last page, Langley explains that due to lack of cooperation the work could not be completed as planned. The plates may have been published separately later.