The Origin of Building: or, the Plagiarism of the Heathens Detected, in Five Books
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Title: The Origin of Building: or, the Plagiarism of the Heathens Detected, in Five Books
Author:
John Wood, the Elder (British, Bath 1704–1754 Bath)
Printer:
S. & F. Farley (Bath)
Publisher:
Sold by J. Leake (Bath)
Publisher:
Sold by M. Lewis (Bristol)
Publisher:
Sold by W. Innys (London)
Publisher:
Sold by R. Didsley (London)
Publisher:
Sold London by John Pine (British, London 1690–1756 London)
Publisher:
Sold by John Brindley (London)
Date: 1741
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (40 x 26.7 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1948
Object Number: 48.82.2
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