The builder's dictionary, or, Gentleman and architect's companion : explaining not only the terms of art in all the several parts of architecture, but also containing the theory and practice of the various branches thereof ... : also necessary problems in arithmetic, geometry, mechanics, perspective, hydraulics, and other mathematical sciences : together with the quantities proportions, and prices of all kinds of materials used in building ...
A two-volume alphabetical reference on building terms, construction practice and materials, engraved by William Henry Toms after John Devoto and published in London in 1734 for gentlemen builders and working architects. The plates are line-engraved geometry and mensuration diagrams — triangles, cones, arcs and lettered construction points — plus mouldings and structural details, useful as spare technical linework and diagram vocabulary.
