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    The art of sound building, demonstrated in geometrical problems shewing geometrical lines for all kinds of arches, niches, groins, and twisted rails, both regular and irregular With several other Draughts of Buildings and Staircases. All Curiously Engraven on Copper Plates. Wherein are laid down (suited to every Capacity) easy Practical Methods for Carpenters, Joiners, Masons, or Bricklayers, to work by. By William Halfpenny, Architect and Carpenter.

    Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. | Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]

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