edward hoppus (41 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Bound in worn but full leather, the rear hinge is a touch weak. The endpapers have pencillings. There is some foxing throughout, pages 29-36 have an ink stain. Folding plate, 205.

Etat : New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 240p ; 17 cm. Notes: Diagram on front lining papers. Subjects: Lumber trade Tables. 1 Kg.

Gebunden. Etat : New.

Etat : Good. 1833. New Edition. 216 pages. Fully bound in brown leather with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout, heavier at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Appears tightly rebound at gutters. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Peeling and loss to leather elements. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.

Hard Cover. Etat : Good. Hardback, contemporary calf, black morocco label to spine. 21cm x 8.5cm. lxix, 270pp. Contains half-title, with attestations on verso, title page, folding frontispiece and preface. A new edition revised by T. Crosby. Binding is slightly rubbed and worn, with cracking to outer joints, small loss to head of spine. Repaired tear to front free end-paper. A decent copy. (r34).

Etat : New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

Etat : New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 240p ; 17 cm. Notes: Diagram on front lining papers. Subjects: Lumber trade Tables. 1 Kg.

Etat : New.

Hard Cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Reprint. From an academic library with the usual stamps etc. This item is heavy and will attract postal surcharges. B00005323.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. . . . . Facsimile reprint of 1737 edition. 4to, hardcover. No dj, green cloth. Vg+ condition. Previous owner's namecard pasted on inside front cover. Covers lightly rubbed, contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 101 pp text, 84 Plates in reproduction. Building, Design, Georgian, History, Restoration, 0576153613.

xl, 205pp, many tables on tabbed pages, fold-out plate at front. 18x8, decorative green calf binding, Edges worn and rubbed, some surface loss on spine, binding cracking and some ancient tape repairs to the tabs, owner's name in ink on ffep. Hoppus was an early English surveyor who developed many techniques and skills for more accurate estimating of quantities required. His proposed unit "the Hoppus Cubic Foot" for estimating how much raw timber would be required for a specific volume of finished timber after processing and wastage, and was used in forestry until metrication (it was roughly 21% larger than a 'normal' cubic foot.There appear to be two John Smith versions, one from 1848 and one from 1861, each with identical pagination(WorldCat). There is no indication that this is a second impression or edition, so it assumed that it is the earlier version.

Green hardback cloth cover. Etat : Very Good. Facsimile edition. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket. 280mm x 210mm (11" x 8"). 101pp + plates. 84 b/w plates.

Etat : New.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Not Stated (illustrateur). A practical mathematical guide to measuring by Edward Hoppus, creator of the Hoppus unit of measure. In the publisher's original blind-stamped cloth binding. Ink inscription to the front paste down. Stamps to the end papers, page 35, page 161 and the rear paste down. Lacking folding plate. Edward Hoppus was an English surveyor who introduced the Hoppus unit of measure. The hoppus measures the solid content and value of any piece of timber, stone, or other building material which is square or round. In this book, Hoppus uses tables to show the reader how to measure using this method, with a preface explaining the concept. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally sound, with bumping to the extremities and light wear to the joints. Cloth is lifting slightly to the head of the spine. Hinges are a little tender but still reasonably firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean but age toned. Very Good. book.

Brown hardback leather cover. Etat : Good. New sterotype edition. G: in Good condition. Covers rubbed with some wear to corners and spine ends. Previous owner's ink name to front paste down. 180mm x 75mm (7" x 3"). 212pp. With folding engraved frontispiece.

Narrow small octavo, leather heavy card boards, illus, lxxvi + 208pp, VG- (unsteady binding, heavy soiling and wear, some light pencil markings of working).

21st edition. Poor copy in the original full aniline calf. Spine worn; spine bands and panel edges rubbed and bumped as with age. Boards worn. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 226 pp. : frontispiece ; 9 x 22 cm. Subjects; Measurement. 1 Kg.

Narrow 8vo. xxxvi, 212 pp. b/w folding frontispiece and line ill. "Solid content of any piece of timber. superficial content of boards. with a preface showing the excellence of this new method of measuring; and some curious observations concerning measuring of timber by several dimensions." Later edition of a book that had been in print for at least 100 years, testifying to its usefulness to carpenters, shipwrights, and the like. Folding frontispiece engraving showing timber and measurements is clean and intact. Text clean. Bound in original mottled calf.

Brown hardback leather cover. Etat : Good. 14th Edition. G: in Good condition. Cover rubbed and scuffed. Hinges cracked. 210mm x 80mm (8" x 3"). lxxvi, 204pp. With folding engraved frontispiece.

21st edition. Poor copy in the original full aniline calf. Spine worn; spine bands and panel edges rubbed and bumped as with age. Boards worn. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 226 pp. : frontispiece ; 9 x 22 cm. Subjects; Measurement. 1 Kg.

New Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Hinges starting, slightly. There are some light stain marks around the bottom of the spine cover. Tear to ffep, with no loss. Small tear at top of title page. Some offsetting from paper clip on title page. Text bright and clean. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 245 pages; Physical description: 245p : tables ; 19 x 8cm. Subjects: Lumber trade -- Tables -- Ready-reckoners -- Timber trades. "New and remodelled edition" --preface. Advertisements to front and rear pastedowns. 4-page pamphlet loosely-inserted: "Standing timber: statutory rules and orders 1939, no. 1216. Emergency powers (Defence) Raw materials." Spine title: Hoppus's Measurer for timber, stone, board, glass, etc. 1 Kg.

Cloth. Etat : Good. Not Stated (illustrateur). A bright copy of this practical measuring guide from Edward Hoppus, the introducer of the Hoppus unit of measure. In the publisher's original cloth binding.With a folding frontispiece containing figures that demonstrate the Hoppus unit of measure.This work offers a new table for finding the square and value of unequal-sided timber, stone and other building materials.Also included are tables for finding the weights of iron, finding the value of per foot cube of timber, stone &c. and more. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. With rubbing and bumping to the extremities, resulting in cloth to the spine tail coming away. Front hinge is tender, and rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the pastedowns and the odd spot. Good. book.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the intricate world of architecture and design. Delving into the detailed principles of classical architecture, it explores the proportions, elements, and intricacies of different architectural orders, including the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The author meticulously examines the construction and decoration of columns, pilasters, arches, and other architectural features, providing clear instructions and illustrations for their execution. The book's approach to architecture is rooted in the classical tradition, drawing upon the knowledge and expertise of renowned architects like Palladio. It reflects the prevailing architectural sensibilities of its time, emphasizing symmetry, harmony, and the application of mathematical principles to achieve aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound structures. Beyond its practical applications, the book delves into the broader themes of proportion, balance, and the relationship between form and function in architecture. It underscores the importance of careful planning and execution, highlighting the interplay of various architectural elements to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing designs. The book's insights into classical architecture provide a valuable resource for understanding the enduring principles that have shaped architectural design for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.