A general treatise of architecture : in seven books : containing all that is necessary to be known in building, with several new designs of houses, &c. and also the plans of their different situations : in a manner entirely new and pleasant : being an easy Introduction to the knowledge of architecture and building, and for the better understanding the rules of Vitruvius, Palladio, Scamozzi, and others both Antient and Modern / by Thomas Rowland, of New-Windsor, Gent. ; to which is added, a work of infinite labour and expence, consisting of tables for the mensuration of all sorts of works us'd in building, of great use and service to all architects, artificers, and measurers whatsoever.
Published / Created:
London : Printed by Henry Parker in Jewin-Street, for the author, and sold by J. Cole, engraver, at the Crown in Great Kirby-Street, Hatton-Garden, MDCCXXXII [1732, i.e. 1743?]
Physical Description:
[4], 56, pages, [15] leaves of plates; [4], viii, 49-52 pages, 48 pages of plates : illustrations ; 40 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Issued in six parts, the first in September, 1743 (see Harris). Each part included a portion of "A general treatise ..." and a portion of "Mensuration of superficies ...," two works with separate title page, pagination, and register.