The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia - 1786 Rule Book

The earliest American work to illustrate, describe and set the prices on each of the various components of a building. It was restricted to the secret use of the members of the Company, an exclusive group of leading carpenters in 18th century Philadelphia. The book includes 37 copper plate engravings that illustrate such building elements as chimney pieces, fanlights, dormer windows and fancy railings. 158 pages. 6" x 9". Hard cover.