Rudimentary Dictionary of Terms Used in Architecture, Civil, Architecture, Naval, Building and Construction, Early and Ecclesiastical Art, Engineering, Civil, Engineering, Mechanical, Fine Art, Mining, Surveying, Etc. To Which are Added Explanatory Observations on Numerous Subjects Connected with Practical Art and Science

John Weale

Published by John Weale 1849-50, London, 1849

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The first edition of this dictionary of terms relating to architecture, engineering, fine art and much more, bound in quarter crushed morocco. The first edition of this rudimentary dictionary of architectural, engineering and fine art terms.In quarter crushed morocco binding, with cloth boards.With a frontispiece, five pull pages of illustrations, and the odd figure throughout the text.John Weale was an English publisher of popular scientific, architectural, engineering and educational works, taking a particular interest in the study of architecture.As he was on good terms with many men of science, Weale began a 'Rudimentary Series' comprising cheap literature for technical education. In quarter crushed morocco binding, with cloth boards. Externally, smart. With rubbing notably to the joints and spine, resulting in small loss of leather to the head of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot and slight age toning to the endpapers. With an ex libris impression of one Derek Gair Gibson to the front free endpaper. Good. Seller Inventory # 919Y36

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rudimentary Dictionary of Terms Used in ...

Publisher: John Weale 1849-50, London

Publication Date: 1849

Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book