Soane, John; Parkyns, George Isham: Sketches in architecture: containing plans and elevations of cottages, villas, and other useful buildings, with characteristic scenery (London, 1798)

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M. Belidor, M. du flame], M. de Buffon, he. on the
Strength of Timber, with Practical Observations. Illustrated
with 79 Plates, and copious Explanations. By Peter
Nicholson. Quarto. Price 15s. bound. -
The Carpenter and Joiner's Repofttory ; or, a new Systcm of Lines
and proportions for Doors, Windows, Chimneys, Cornices and
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Pain's Briiish Palladio, or the Builder's General AssiJlant \ de-
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Windows for the Light to Rooms. Preparing Foundations ;
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The principal Timbers properly laid out on each Plan viz. the
manner of framing the .Roofs, and finding the Length and
Backing os Hips either square or bevel. Scantlings of the
timbers, figured in proportion to their bearing. The Method
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Length and Backing of straight and curved Hips, Trnsles for
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Frontispieces, Chimney-pieces, Ceilings, Cornices, Archi-
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Trusfing Girders, Partitions, and Bridges, with Abutments;
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Decorations for Parks and Gardens; Designs sor Gates, Garden
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