Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration : calculated for the service of gentlemen as well as artists, and set to view in four parts ... : to which is annexed, an account of the clandestine practice now generally obtaining in mensuration, and particularly the damage sustained in felling timber by measure : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands
A 1726 London treatise by Batty Langley, printed for several booksellers, offering practical geometry for builders, surveyors, gardeners and gentlemen, illustrated with folio copper plates. Its pages show engraved plates of column orders with measured profiles, cornices, panelling, and moulding curves drawn in fine line with lettered reference points and dimension marks, which a designer could use as a model for classical ornament and architectural drawing.
