Nicholson's dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., etc., etc., from the earliest ages to the present time.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844.

Contributor:

Lomax, Edward.

Gunyon, Thomas.

Hillman, Charles L. (Charles Levitte), 1859-1934., Former owner.

Le Keux, John Henry, 1812-1896., Engraver.

Adlard, Henry., Engraver.

Carpenters' Company Library Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

London Printing and Publishing Company., Publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Dictionaries.

Architecture.

Architecture--Terminology.

Building--Dictionaries.

Building.

Architects.

Physical Description:

2 v. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Edition:

New edition. / Edited by Edward Lomax and Thomas Gunyon ; illustrated by upwards of 1,600 working drawings.

Other Title:

Dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry

Place of Publication:

[London and New York] : The London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited: London and New York., [1854]

Notes:

Includes index.

Added engraved title page in v.1.

Includes numerous engraved plates some signed by J. H. Le Keux or H. Adlard.

Local Notes:

Title is held at Carpenters' Hall in the Library of the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. Access to the books is restricted and available to researchers only by permission requested in advance.

Carpenters' Company copy inscribed "Charles L. Hillman 3.21.'83"; first recorded in 1857 Carpenters' Company Library inventory as no. 443 and as no. 325-326 in 1857 Carpenters' Company Library Catalogue.

OCLC:

236487127