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Benjamin, Asher. ARCHITECT, OR PRACTICAL HOUSE CARPENTER.
Boston, MA. Benjamin B. Mussey & Co. 1848 Full-Leather. Very Good.
...viii, 119pp... FOURTH EDITION...Raised spine bands, gilt lettering on black leather label on spine... ILLUSTRATED WITH 64 ENGRAVINGS, "WHICH EXHIBIT THE ORDERS OF ARCHITECURE, AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF ART; DESIGNED FOR THE USE OF CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS"... "Originally published in 1830, this was Benjamin's fourth and vastly most popular work. This was the key book in introducing the Greek Revival to the New England countryside, as well as to the states in the mid-west. The engraved content does not change at all between the first and the last edition, therefore one or another edition of this title is obviously essential to any library on American architecture"... Includes glossary of architectural terms... Facsimile title page...Light dampstain for the most part present from plates XLII - LXIV and text pgs. 75 - 111...Leather slightly worn. 004999
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445.00 USD
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