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The architect's and builder's pocket companion, and price book : consisting of a short ... epitome of decimals, duodecimals, geometry and mensuration; with tables of U.S. measures, sizes, weights, strengths, etc., of iron, wood, stone and various other materials, quantities of materials in given sizes and dimensions ... and a ... bill of prices for carpenter's work. Also, rules for computing and valuing brick and brick work, stone work, painting, plastering, etc

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1872.
Call number: 402098
Creator: Vogdes, Frank W(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 9 x 14 cm
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