Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, apprentices, professional men, and amateurs / by Peter Nicholson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844.

Contributor:

Lomax, Edward.

Gunyon, Thomas.

Books in Parts Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Dictionaries.

Architecture.

Architects.

Genre:

Advertisements -- New York (State) -- 19th century.

Dictionaries.

Penn Provenance:

Zinman, Michael (donor)

Physical Description:

parts : illustrations ; 29 cm

Edition:

A new edition, with large additions / by Edward Lomax and Thomas Gunyon.

Place of Publication:

New York : Johnson, Fry and Co., [between 1850 and 1859?]

Notes:

Title, statement of responsibility, edition statement and imprint from front wrapper.

Added engraved t.p. issued in pt. 1 reads: Encyclopedia of architecture. A new and improved edition of Nicholson's dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, &c. Edited by Edward Lomax ... and Thomas Gunyon ...

The complete work appeared in 2 v., sometime between 1850 and 1859.

Parts issued in paper wrappers printed with publisher's advertisements.

Local Notes:

Presented to the Penn Libraries by Michael Zinman.

Penn Libraries copy imperfect: RBC has pts. 1-4, 6-8 only; letterpress title leaf wanting.

Penn Libraries copy has 1 leaf (2 p.) of advertisements for "Wheeler & Wilson ... New-York" and "Alfred Jenks & Son, Bridesburg, Pa." laid in; pt. 1 has bookseller's ms. note in pencil on front wrapper; a few leaves unopened.

OCLC:

259243565