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1782 · ref. E24970DD — London: Printed for the author by H.D. Steele 1782. Second edition. Leather_bound. Very Good. Octavo in modern full leather professional rebind original endpapers retained. The Second Edition so stated on the title page. iii18 pp. Description of The Plates through XXXVI106 copper-plates which is correct for this ediiton of which 98 are Roman-numeraled and 8 are unnumbered facing plates of diagrams and engravings of architectural ornaments building measurements etc. 58 pp. "Estimate of Prices for Materials and Labour and Labour Only adapted to the Builder's Golden Rule with references to the respective designs" also by William Pain. Binding fine interior with occasional foxing but generally clean.Important late 18th century book of practical guidance in architectural design and building. Of particular interest and value to the modern reader is Pain's estimate list of prices of building materials and for labor; includes "Price for bricklayer's work" "Price of carpenter's work" "Price for mason's work"; "Price of painter's glasier's sic plumber's and smith's work"; and price lists for materials used in such as boarded floors mouldings columns pilasters doors shutters wainscotting groundfills joists floors oak squares for brewing etc. William Pain c.1730-c.1790 was an English architect and carpenter and had authored four earlier works of similar subjects. Printed for the author by H.D. Steele unknown