The Builder's Jewel: or, The Youth's Instructor and Workman's Remembrancer Batty Langley; Thomas Langley

The Builder's Jewel by Batty Langley and Thomas Langley, printed for John Ruthven in London in 1808, remains a compact reference on Georgian architecture and design geometry. Intended for builders and joiners, it outlines the rules for drawing and constructing the five classical orders, mouldings, and other structural features. Its engraved plates present columnar proportions, truss arrangements, and designs for domes, including the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. Very Good condition. Leather spine and corners with marbled boards, mild rubbing, binding firm, light age toning, plates clean. Sextodecimo (16mo), single volume. Collation: 62 pages; 99 engraved plates plus frontispiece (100 total). Illustrations: 100 engraved plates including frontispiece. Edition: 1808 Ruthven printing. #29461 PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.