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

WEALE, John (1791-1862)

Published by J. Weale, London, 1850

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Scarce First Edition of this dictionary of architectural terms, summing up mid-century practice and terminology. Complete in four parts over two volumes. Foolscap 8vo (177 x 109mm): 4,276pp; 277-564pp, with frontispiece, tables, and numerous text engravings. Publisher's elaborately blind-stamped limp red cloth, beige paper labels printed in black to upper covers, pale yellow end papers. A Fine, bright set in original bindings. Weale's Rudimentary Dictionary of Terms used in Architecture, Building, and Engineering "elicited favourable reviews, and reached a fifth edition in 1876," becoming "part of what was arguably Weale's greatest publishing success, namely his Rudimentary Series, begun in 1848, which comprised more than 130 scientific and technical works, generally written by eminent men, and usually published at 1s. per volume. Weale invested over £48,000 in the series during the thirteen years before he sold it to James Sprent Virtue, and the venture was a considerable financial success, with sales of some volumes reaching 40,000 copies by 1854." (ODNB) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

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• Title: 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
• Publisher: J. Weale, London
• Publication Date: 1850
• Binding: Decorative Cloth
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
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