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The builder's practical director; or, Buildings for all classes, containing plans, sections and elevations for the erection of cottages, villas, farm buildings, dispensaries, public schools, &c., with detailed estimates, quantities, prices, &c. .. (1855)

Leipzig, Dresden : A. H. Payne; [etc., etc.] · leaf 482

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