THE LONDON AND COUNTRY BUILDER'S VADE MECUM...
by SALMON, William
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
SALMON, William. THE LONDON AND COUNTRY BUILDER'S VADE MECUM.... (N.P.: N.P., n.d. (circa 1990s.) 8vo. Cloth spine, marbled boards. Frontispiece, (xii), 187, (1) pages. Facsimile of the 1741 edition of William Salmon's (1703-1779) practical work which served as a standard of reference for the various building trades in America before the Revolution. It lists both London and country prices for w by bricklayers, glaziers, painters, masons, carpenters, plasterers, carvers, joiners, etc. Fine. (31241).
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- Bookseller
- The Bookpress, Ltd. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31241
- Title
- THE LONDON AND COUNTRY BUILDER'S VADE MECUM...
- Author
- SALMON, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Keywords
- AR EN
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About the Seller
The Bookpress, Ltd.
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Williamsburg, Virginia
About The Bookpress, Ltd.
The Bookpress Ltd. is located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, near the junction of Jamestown Road and Route 199. In the shop, we sell a wide range of books, maps, and prints. We are open by appointment only.
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- Fine
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