The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 471
... front slightly decomposed ; south front remarkably perfect , even to the preservation of the original toolmarks . SHAFTESBURY , Dorsetshire . St. Peter's Church ( 15th century ) . Of a green siliceous sandstone , from quarries half a ...
... front slightly decomposed ; south front remarkably perfect , even to the preservation of the original toolmarks . SHAFTESBURY , Dorsetshire . St. Peter's Church ( 15th century ) . Of a green siliceous sandstone , from quarries half a ...
Page 582
... front of the second joint P2 ; prolong LM to GD to find O , through which and the point E draw the front of the joint 03. Proceed in the same manner to find the backs of the other joints , which are sufficient also to trace the stones ...
... front of the second joint P2 ; prolong LM to GD to find O , through which and the point E draw the front of the joint 03. Proceed in the same manner to find the backs of the other joints , which are sufficient also to trace the stones ...
Page 754
... front , and square back 4 - panel , bead and flush front , and square back 6 - panel , bead and flush front , and square back 2 - panel , bead and butt front , and square back 4 - panel , bead and butt front , and square back 6 - panel ...
... front , and square back 4 - panel , bead and flush front , and square back 6 - panel , bead and flush front , and square back 2 - panel , bead and butt front , and square back 4 - panel , bead and butt front , and square back 6 - panel ...
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