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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. A Key to Civil Architecture, or, The Universal British Builder: Containing the Principles and Properties of Building Clearly Demonstrated .: Also a. Book.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Instantaneous Photography, Mathematical And Popular; Including Practical Instructions On The Manipulation Of The Pistolgraph (1860) is a book written by Thomas Skaife. The book is focused on the art of instantaneous photography, which was a relatively new technology at the time of the book'…s publication. The book provides both mathematical and popular explanations of the technology, as well as practical instructions on how to manipulate the pistolgraph, which was a type of camera used for instantaneous photography. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of instantaneous photography. The first section provides an overview of the technology and its history, as well as an explanation of the principles behind it. The second section focuses on the practical aspects of using a pistolgraph, including instructions on how to set it up and use it effectively. The third section of the book is devoted to the mathematics of instantaneous photography. This section includes detailed explanations of the calculations involved in capturing an image using a pistolgraph, as well as examples and exercises to help readers better understand the concepts. Overall, Instantaneous Photography, Mathematical And Popular; Including Practical Instructions On The Manipulation Of The Pistolgraph (1860) is a comprehensive guide to the art of instantaneous photography. It provides both theoretical and practical information, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this fascinating technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute t…his work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive guide to civil architecture provides a detailed exploration of the principles and properties of building. From the materials used to the design principles employed, this book covers all aspects of building construction. With its step-by-step instructions and detailed illustratio…ns, this book is a valuable resource for architects and builders alike.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 326. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1774 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 326.
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, , United KingdomTHE SAINT BOOKSTORE
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Published by Piper, Stephenson & Spence,, London, 1854
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Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, , United KingdomBurwood Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Large 8vo. pp iv, 104. Original publisher's deep brown cloth, lettered gilt on the front cover. Illustrated By Donkeiana. Satirical and critical attack on the Royal academy with accusations of charlatanism. The text includes correspondence between Skaife and J.P. Knight,…R.A., Secretary of the Royal Academy from 1847 to 1873. The frontispiece shows an ass seeming to address a company of asses, one of whom is seated at an easel. Presentation from the author on the title page (without a signature), 'To Herbert Williams Esq. with the Author's kind regards'. Slight foxing to preliminaries with faint signs of shelf wear, otherwise a superior, VG+ copy. Excellent condition. Signedes.
More imagesPublished by I. Moore for the Author 1774
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- First Edition
Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. A Key to Civil Architecture; or, The Universal Builder. Containing Principles and Properties of Building Clearly Demonstrated with Illustrations and Definition both Theoretical and Practical; with a Differtation on the Sciences appertaining thereto, as well as the Kindred Requisites of St…rength, Convenience, Propriety, and Beauty. Also, A strict Enquiry in to the present Manner of Building and Mode of Finishing, and how far the Taste is consistent with Symmetry and sound Reason: With a New Criterion, or Universal Estimator; In which are considered the Quantity and Quality of Materials adequate for Execution of any Building; their exact Value wheresoever appropriated; the real and universal Price assigned, proved by the Labour which is required to every Jobb. The Principles, Properties, and Consequences of all Sorts of Stairs defined The Manner and Method of measuring al the different Artificers Works To which is added, A Treatise on Arithmetic, Extraction of the Roots, Duodecimals, Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, round and square Timber, &c., By Thomas Skaife, P.A., Carpenter and Joiner. London: Printed for the Author, By I. Moore and Co., Letter-Founders and Printers, 1774. First Edition. 296 p. + index and Subscriber s list; full leather binding measuring 8.5 x 5.5 , 8vo. In fair condition. Front board detached. Full-leather boards normally scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Head of spine lacking (including headband); tail of spine scuffed. Title label intact; gilt lettering and ruling soiled but legible and attractive. Light abrasions to leather. Previous ownership bookplate found on front paste-down: "Maurice Robert des Marais." Normal toning throughout text-block. Text-block's binding intact; front board needs re-attached. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Scarce first edition by English carpenter and joiner, Thomas Skaife (fl. 1774-1789). A complete builder s, joiner s and surveyor s handbook with a general essay on architecture and the London prices of material and labor. This is a much more useful work than the usual tabular sort of surveyor s manual, as it discusses in detail the methods and procedures of measuring each and every kind of material and job. Published same year as the great London Building Act of 1774, known as the 'Black Act'. RAREB1774BOPA - 05/20 FORN-SHELF-0460-BB-2409-HKREV80.
More imagesPublished by R. Baldwin, London 1788
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Seller: Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerleather_bound. Condition: Modern full brown calf. Fine. Third edition. 387 pages. 21 x 13 cm. Two engraved folding plates of circular staircases and components. Originally published 1774. COLVIN p.739. "advertised himself in "Aris's Birmingham Gazette" as a Surveyor and Builder from London, who proposes drawing Plans, Elevations… and Sections.He was a carpenter and joiner by trade." This work presents a detailed discussion of the methods and practices of measuring materials and estimating jobs. Moderate age-toning, portion of second plate professionally repaired and restored in facsimile on old paper, raised bands, spine label printed in gilt, cover border panels decorated in blind.
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- First Edition
Seller: Muir Books [Robert Muir Old & Rare Books], PERTH, WA, AustraliaMuir Books [Robert Muir Old & Rare Books]
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Full leather. 1st edition. 1st ed., octavo, pp.iv, 296, (xvi, contents, subscribers), 'Sion College' stamp to verso of t.p. with stamp date, eps foxed with ink markings to fep, full leather, hinges weak, edges chipped and worn with some loss, cnrs bumped, later restored spine with red titled leather label, contents generally cle…an, complete and in very good condn Rare first edition by English carpenter and joiner, Thomas Skaife. Published same year as the great London Building Act of 1774, known as the 'Black Act'.
Published by Printed for R. Baldwin, London 1776
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Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.Mullen Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerHardbound. Second Edition, corrected. Leather calf spine with 5 raised bands and gilt linear ornamentation, applied red leather label with gilt title, marbled boards. 387 pp., 2 large folding engraved plates of staircases. A very nice copy of the second and corrected edition. A third edition was printed in 1788. VG, old library…perforation stamp on title-page, newly rebound leather and marbled boards a lovely copy with clean and crisp plates.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, , IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1860 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 59 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 59 Language: English.
