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Practical measuring made easy to the meanest capacity, by a new set of tables; which shew at sight, the solid or superficial content (and consequently the Value) of any piece or quantity of timber, stone, board, glass, &c. used in Building, &c. Also, The Solid Content (and consequently the Value) of all Kinds of Squared or Round Timber, whether it be Standing or Felled. Contrived to answer all the Occasions of Gentlemen and Artificers, far beyond any Thing yet extant, the Contents being given in Feet, Inches, and Twelfth Parts of an Inch. With an Preface; Shewing the Convenience and Excellence of this New Method, and Demonstrating, that whoever ventures to rely upon those obsolete Tables and Directions Published by Isaac Keay, is liable to be deceived (in common Cases) 10 s. in the Pound. By E. Hoppus, Surveyor to the Corporation of the London Assurance.
Hoppus, E. (Edward), -1739.Date: 1754- Books
al-Baytūn al-maslah : dirāsāt naẓariyya wa-taṭbiqāt ʻamaliyya / Ḥabib Swaya.
Swaya, Ḥabib.Date: 1379 [1959]- Pictures
The Wellcome Research Institution building, Euston Road, London: Sir Henry Wellcome (second from right) and the architect Septimus Warwick (second from left) inspecting stonework for the new building, 1931. Photograph.
Date: 1931Reference: 29072i
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The Wellcome Research Institution building, Euston Road, London: Septimus Warwick beside a pile of carved stone for the new building, 1931. Photograph.
Date: 1931Reference: 29077i- Books
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An essay on the origin, nature, uses, and properties, of artificial stone: together with some observations upon common natural stone, clays, and burnt earths in general. In which the durability of the latter is shewn to be equal, if not superior, to the hardest marbles. Being the result of many experiments. By Daniel Pincot, Artificial Stone Manufacturer.
Pincot, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]