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![An illustration from Bicknell's village builder. Elevations and plans for cottages, villas, suburban residences, farm houses [etc.] also exterior and interior details for public and private buildings, with approved forms of contracts and specifications. Containing fifty-five plates drawn to scale (1872)](https://img.insideoutlibrary.com/img/200/ia-bicknellsvillage00bick-96-84.webp)