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The American builder's companion : or, A system of architecture, particularly adapted to the present style of building ; illustrated with seventy copperplate engravings (1827)

Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 · Boston : R.P.&C. Williams · leaf 79

An illustration from The American builder's companion : or, A system of architecture, particularly adapted to the present style of building ; illustrated with seventy copperplate engravings, 1827, leaf 79 — v_ … 16 / AMERICAN BUILDERS COMPANION. 48 PLATE ZVI. composite: order. To draw this order, divide its height into seventy nine equal parts ; take six ofthem for the diameter of the column. If a, subplinth be required, divide it intoeighty five parts, take six as before, for the diameter ; make the…

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