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A dictionary of architecture : historical, descriptive, topographical, decorative, theoretical and mechanical, alphabetically arranged, familiarly explained, and adapted to the comprehension of workmen, &c. &c. / By Robert Stuart, architect and civil engineer. Illustrated by one thousand drawings of subjects referred to in the work: in two volumes
by Stuart, Robert (1782?-?)
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London : published by Jones, & Co., 1830. First Edition. Hardcover. Worn set in original cloth with paper labels to the spine. Some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; two vols. (only): vols. II & III : ill., plans ; 22 cm. Contents; [v.2 DAD - ZOT-- [v. 3.] Plates. Subjects; Architecture � Dictionaries. Architects. Genres; Bibliography. Dictionary. Illustrated.
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- A dictionary of architecture : historical, descriptive, topographical, decorative, theoretical and mechanical, alphabetically arranged, familiarly explained, and adapted to the comprehension of workmen, &c. &c. / By Robert Stuart, architect and civil engineer. Illustrated by one thousand drawings of subjects referred to in the work: in two volumes
- Author
- Stuart, Robert (1782?-?)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : published by Jones, & Co.
- Date Published
- 1830
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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