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PAIN, William (c1730-1790) c 1Biblio.com

The carpenter's and joiner's repository or A new system of lines and proportions for doors windows chimnies cornices & mouldings for finishing of rooms &c

1778réf. 41899London: Printed for the author and sold by I. Taylor at the Bible and Crown in Holborn near Chancery-Lane 1778. Folio. 14 1/8 x 9 inches. 2ff 12ff of letter press descriptive text 2 pp. of Taylor's architectural booklist offering 23 titles at end. With 69 copper engraved plates two frontispieces 67 plates numbered I to LXI plate XLIX omitted as it was not issued; with additional plate 39 and 47 and lettered plates A B C D P. Bound to style in contemporary russia over 18th-century marble paper boards spine with raised bands forming seven compartments with red morocco lettering piece in the second compartment One of the rarest books by Pain. This important work introduces a systematic approach to the design and construction of architectural elements. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of practical knowledge for carpenters and joiners detailing a new system of lines and proportions essential for creating harmonious and aesthetically pleasing structures. Pain meticulously outlines techniques for crafting doors windows chimneys cornices and mouldings emphasizing precision and proportion in finishing interiors. This work is richly illustrated with detailed engravings showcasing Pain's innovative designs and practical applications. His focus on proportional relationships in architectural elements reflects the Enlightenment era's ideals of beauty and order. By bridging the gap between artistic design and functional construction Pain's repository not only enhances the understanding of carpentry but also contributes significantly to the evolution of architectural practices in the late 18th century. ESTC T96014; Harris 628; Archer 425.2; Colvin p. 606. Printed for the author, and sold by I. Taylor, at the Bible and Crown, in Holborn, near Chancery-Lane unknown