An Excellent introduction to architecture being a book of geometrical practice, which is the first degree of all arts : wherein is contained variety of examples of that admirable science ...

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An Excellent introduction to architecture being a book of geometrical practice, which is the first degree of all arts : wherein is contained variety of examples of that admirable science ...
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London :: Printed for Robert Pricke at the Balls in St. Pauls Church-yard ...,
1679.
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Architectural drawing -- 17th century.
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A CATALOGUE of some Books and Prints, as are Printed for Robert Prick, and are to be sold at his Shop in White-cross-street, and likewise at the Golden Lion at the Corner of New-Cheapside near Bethlehem.

A New Treatise of Architecture, according to Vitruvius, Wherein is discoursed of the five Orders of Columns, viz. The Tuscan, Dorick, Ionick, Corinthian, and Com∣posite. Divided into seven Chapters. Which declare their different Proportions, Measures and proper Names, according to the Practice of the ancient Architects, both Greeks and Romans; as also of their Parts general and particular, necessary in the building of Temples, Church∣es, Palaces, Castles, Fortresses, and all other Buildings, with their Dependents: As Gates, Arches-Triumphant, Fountains, Sepulchres, Chimneys, Cross-bard Windows, Portals, Platforms, and other Ornaments: serving as well for the beautifying of Buildings in Cities, as for neces∣sary Fortifications of them. Designed by Julian Mauclerc Lord of Ligneron Mauclerc, Brossandiere and Reman∣guis. Whereunto are added the several Measures and Proportions of the famous Architects, Schamozzi, Palla∣dio and Vignola: with some rules of Perspective. The whole represented in fifty large Prints, enriched with the rarest Ornaments of Antiquity, and Capitals of extra∣ordinary greatness, with their Architraves, Frieses and Cornishes proportionable.

A New Book of Architecture, wherein is represented four∣ty Gates and Arches Triumphant, Composed of different Inventions, according to the Five Orders of Columns, viz. The Tuscane. Doick, Ionick, Corinthian and Compo∣site. By Alexander Francine Florentine, Engineer in Or∣dinary to the French King: With a Discription of each Figure.

The Art of Fair Building: Represented in several Ʋprights of Houses, with their Ground-plots, fitting for persons of several Qualities, Wherein is divided each Room and Office according to their most convenient occasion, with their Heights, Depths, Lengths, and Breadths, according to Proportion. With Rules and Directions for the pla∣cing of Doors, Windows, Chimneys, Beds, Stairs, and o∣ther conveniencies: with their just measures for their best advantage, both of Commodiousnes, Health, Strength and Ornament. Also a Description of the Names and Proportions of the Members belonging to the framing of the Timberswork, with Directions and Examples for the placing of them. By Pierre le Muet, Architect in Ordi∣nary to the French King, and Surveyor of his Designs and Fortifications in the Province of Picardy.

A Book of Architecture, containing Cieling-pieces, Chim∣ney-pieces, and several sorts useful for Carpenters, Joyn∣ers, Carvers, Painters, invented by J-Barber.

GETHINGS Redivivus: or the Pens Master-piece. Being the last Work of that Eminent and Accomplished Master in this Art. Containing Examples of all curious Hands written, and now in practice England, and the Neigh∣boring Nations: With necessary Rules and Directions to∣wards the attaining of Fair Writing. Also Directions for making the best Pens, and several sorts of very good Ink, as black, red, green, yellow and purple; and how to write with Gold and Silver, and to polish it to make it glister. Likewise how to Etch or Engrave a Coat of Arms, Figure or Posie, on Silver, Copper, Brass, Iron, or hardned steel. With an Appendix, Shewing the exact manner of making all sorts of Bonds, Letters of Attorney, Releases.

Scripture-Stories in large sheets, as Adam and Eve, Abra∣ham offering up his son Isaac, Elisha fed by Ravens with the woman of Samaria, the Judgment of Solomon between the two Harlots, Susanna and the two Flders, Queen Esther, &c. and several others of the &. and New Testam.

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