A general treatise of architecture. In seven books. Containing All that is Necessary to be known in Building, with several new designs of houses, &c. and also the Plans of their different Situations. In a Manner entirely New and Pleasant. Being an Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of Architecture and Building, and for the better understanding the rules of Vitruvius, Palladio, Scamozzi, And others both Antient and Modern. By Thomas Rowland, of New-Windsor, Gent. To which is added, a work of infinite Labour and Expence, consisting of tables for the mensuration of all sorts of works us'd in building, of great Use and Service to all Architects, Artificers, and Measurers whatsoever.

People / Organizations

• Henry Parker ("printed by")
• Thomas Rowland of New-Windsor (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by Henry Parker in Jewin-Street, for the author, and sold by J.Cole, engraver, at the Crown in Great Kirby-Street, Hatton-Garden, M.DCC.XXXII. [1732] [1739?]

Publication year

1739-1739

ESTC No.

T114385

Grub Street ID

166197

Description

[8],48;[4],viii,52p.,plates : ill. ; 2⁰

Note

'Mensuration of superficies and solids, by tables of feet, inches, and parts; .. ' has a separate titlepage, pagination and register.

The final 52p. comprise tables; p.1-48 are engraved, p.49-52 are letterpress.

The epistle dedicatory is dated: Windsor, April 10, 1739.

Titlepages in red and black.