The mirror of architecture: or the ground-rules of the art of building, exactly laid down by Vincent Scamozzi, master-builder of Venice. Whereby the principal Points of Architecture are easily and plainly demonstrated for the Benefit of all Lovers and Ingenious Practitioners in the said Art. With the description and use of a joynt-rule, fitted with Lines for the ready finding the Lenghts and Angels of Rasters, and Hips, and Collar-Beams, in any Square or Bevelling Roof at any pitch; and the ready drawing the Architrave, Frize, and Cornice in any Order. With other useful Conclusions by the said Rule. By John Brown. The fifth edition. Whereunto is added, a compendium of the art of building. Giving a Brief Account of the Names, Natures, and Rates of all the Materials, belonging to the Erection of an Edifice: And what Quantity of each sort will be needful for the Building of any House. Whereby Estimates, Valuations and Contracts may be made between Builder and Workman, without Damage to ei

People / Organizations

• Vincenzo Scamozzi (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for John Sprint, at the Bell in Little-Brittain, 1708.

Publication year

1708-1708

ESTC No.

T66764

Grub Street ID

291424

Description

[8],111,[1]p.,plates : ill. ; 4⁰

Note

'Architectonice: or, a compendium of the art of building. .. By William Leyburn.' has separate titlepage dated 1707, but the pagination and register are continuous.

The preface signed: R. M.