Oakley, Edward, -approximately 1760.

Every man a compleat builder, or, easy rules and proportions for drawing and working the several parts of architecture : Containing, I. Practical geometry, II. The five orders of architecture ... III. The method of reducing each order into practice, in the formation of designs for doors and windows. IV. Great variety of carpenter's work ... V. Variety of plans, hand rails, newels, banisters and brackets for stair-cases ... VI. The builder's dictionary, or a practical and familiar explanation of the terms made use of in architecture, particularly describing the several parts and members contained in this book. The whole neatly engraved on 51 copper plates / compiled by the late Edward Oakley, architect. To which is annexed, a plan, elevation, and section of the carpenter's work, erected to support the center-arch of Black-Fryers-Bridge.

London : Printed for Henry Webley, in Holborn, near Chancery-Lane, MDCCLXVI (1766)

16 pages, 50 preliminary leaves, including 30 plates, pages 17-32, 4 pages ; 4o.

Architecture Early works to 1800.
Building Early works to 1800.
Architecture Orders.
Architecture Ouvrages avant 1800.
Construction Ouvrages avant 1800.
Architecture Ordres.
Architecture.
Building.

Early works.

American architectural books.

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Cote: ID87B7159s123 MFM; ID:89-B10250
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