Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, students, professional men, and amateurs / by Peter Nicholson ; edited by Edward Lomax and Thomas Gunyon ; illustrated with two hundred and thirty engravings on steel, mostly from working drawings in detail.

Main entry:

Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844.

Title & Author:

Publication:

New York : Martin and Johnson, [185-?]

Description:

2 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:
Issued in parts, London, 1811-1819, under title: Architectural dictionary. Appeared with variations of title in several editions, and was largely rewritten by Lomax and Gunyon.
"List of works consulted in preparing the present edition of the architectural dictionary": v. 1, 3d-4th prelim. leaves.

Resources:
2
vol.1

Subject:

Architecture Dictionaries.
Architects.
Architectes.
architects.
Architecture.

Form/genre:

Dictionaries.
Printed wrappers (Binding)
Publishers' advertisements New York (State) New York.
Books issued in fascicles (Publishing) Original fascicles.

Added entries:

Lomax, Edward.
Gunyon, Thomas.

Dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time

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Call No.: NA31 (4259)
Status: Available

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