The young builder's rudiments, or, The principles of geometry, mechanicks, mensuration and perspective, geometrically demonstrated : together with the five orders of columns in architecture, according to the proportions of the celebrated Palladio : calculated for the use of workmen, gentlemen and others, who delight in designing, drawing, painting, engraving, and gardening, &c. / by B. Langley ; adorn'd with about thirty large copper plates, curiously engrav'd by J. Vandergucht and B. Cole.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for J. Millan, 1730.
Physical Description:
[8], 130, [2] p., [29] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 25 cm. (4o.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Booksellers' advertisement on p. [7-8] at front.
Subject Terms:
Johnstone, James -- Autograph. | Millan, J. -- Publisher. | Architecture -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Architecture -- Orders.
Form/Genre:
Woodcuts -- 1730. | Etchings -- 1730.
Contributors:
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, ill. | Vandergucht, J. (John), 1697-1776, engraver. | Cole, Benjamin, 1696 or 7-1783, engraver.