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The rudiments of architecture : being a treatise on practical geometry, on Grecian and Roman mouldings; shewing the best method of drawing their curves, with remarks on the effect of both. Also, on the origin of building, on the five orders of architecture, on their general and particular parts and embellishments, with examples for cornices, base and surbase mouldings, architraves and stairs / by Asher Benjamin.

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

GUSN

GUSN-151098

Description

96 p. : 32 plates (1 fold.; incl. diagrs.) ; 22 cm.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Architecture
Architecture Orders.
Architecture Details.

Originator

Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845.

Publication

Boston : Munroe and Francis

Description

96 p. : 32 plates (1 fold.; incl. diagrs.) ; 22 cm.

Call Number

Rare NA2520.B5 1814

Material Type

Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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