The gentleman's and builder's repository : or, architecture display'd. Containing the most useful and requisite problems in geometry. AS Also The most Easy, Expeditious, and Correct Methods for attaining the Knowledge of the Five Orders of Architecture, by equal Parts, and sewer Divisions, than any Thing hitherto published. Together With all such Rules for Arches, Doors, Windows, Ceiling-Pieces, Chimney-Pieces, and their particular Embellishments, as can be required. Likewise A large Variety of Designs for Truss Roofs; with the Method of finding the Hip, either Square or Bevel. Also The most certain and approved Methods of forming a Number of different Stair-Cases, with their Twisted Rails, &c. The Whole embellished, not only with Ninety Plates. in Quarte, but such Variety of Ceiling-Pieces, Shields, Compartments, and other curious and uncommon Decorations, as must needs render it acceptable to all Gentlemen, Artificers, and others, who delight in, or practice, the Art of Building. The designs regulated and drawn by E. Hoppus, Surveyor, and engraved by B. Cole.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoppus, E. (Edward), d. 1739.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Early works to 1800.

Architecture.

Architecture--Orders.

Geometry--Problems, exercises, etc.

Geometry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([2],iv,101,[1]p.,plates ) ill. ;

Edition:

The fourth edition, carefully revised and re-examined from the press; ..

Other Title:

Gentleman's and builder's repository

Place of Publication:

London : printed for C. Hitch and L. Hawes, in Paternoster-Row; S. Crowder, London-Bridge; and B. Cole, in Holborn, MDCCLX. [1760]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T127987.

OCLC:

642354853