1824 Nicholson On Construction Very rare FIRST EDITION!

Copper engr. frontispice & 140 engr. PLTS! Not in BL !

Nicholson, Peter.

The builder's and workman's new director; comprehending definitions and descriptions...component parts of buildings, the principles of construction...

London, J. Compton, 1824.

Large 4to. 27.3 x 21,5 cms.

1 leaf, viii, 176 pp., xl, 16 pp., 2 leav. Complete.

With copper engraved frontispice, title page and 140 engraved plates, many text illustrations.

Original full tree calf with gilt morocco label & gilt to spine, raised bands, marbled end papers.

FIRST EDITION. Very Rare. Not in KVK!

The classic Peter Nicholson (1765-1844) extensive builder's manual.

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A fine example of this very rare first edition!

Minor rubbing to binding, some wear to corners, some edges, spine ends & rear cover. Front hinge working a little touch. Inside still fresh and firm with some minor marginal staining, marginal spotting and occasional minor even age toning. Tear to upper margin not into image to 3 plates.

ANTIQUARIAT Daniel Good, Beromunster, Switzerland.