Publications of William Salmon

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  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, The architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: in a concise easy method, intirely new; and of use to gentlemen, or their stewards; master-workmen, artificers, or any person that undertakes or letts-out work. Wherein, the several artificers works concerned in building, and every article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and seperately [sic] considered; and the prices thereof inserted, not only of the workmanship, but of the materials also, and what quantity of materials are required to the performance thereof; with the manner of taking dimensions, measuring, and valuing the same. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of oak, or any other timber that is squared and cut to any scantling or size fit for building. By William Salmon, jun. carpenter, of Colchester, Essex. London] : Printed for James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, [1733?. ESTC No. N72321. Grub Street ID 52107.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis: or, the London art of building. In three parts. Part I. Containing such geometrical problems as are necessary in describing Squares, Circles, Ovals, Polygons, Arches, and Groins. Also the most approved Methods for the Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, and these applied to the measuring of all Sorts of Artificers Works, relating to Building. Likewise the Prices, not of the Materials only, but also of the several kinds of Works performed by, Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Smiths, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Glaziers, Painters, Paviors. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron-Work, viz. Nails, and the exact Weight they ought to be. Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Latches, &c. Axes, Hammers, Saws, Chizzels, Augars, &c. With Directions for making an Estimate of the Charge of any Fabric great of small. Part. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders of Architecture, with their Pedestals, Imposts, Arches, Elevations, and Profiles. The usual Mou. London : printed for Mess. Ward and Wicksteed in the Inner-Temple-Lane; A. Ward at the King's-Arms in Little-Britain; J. Clarke at the Golden-Ball in Duck-Lane, near Little-Britain; and J. Oswald at the Rose and Crown in the Poultrey, 1734. ESTC No. T139013. Grub Street ID 186881.
  • Salmon, William. The builder's guide, and gentleman and trader's assistant; or a universal magazine of tables. ... By William Salmon, junior, . London : printed for James Hodges, 1736. ESTC No. T110337. Grub Street ID 162877.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, The architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: in a concise easy method, intirely new; and of use to gentlemen, or their stewards, master-workmen, artificers, or any person that undertakes or letts-ou work. Wherein, the several artificers works concerned in building, and every article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately consider'd; and the prices thereof inserted, not only of the workmanship, but of the materials also, and what quantity of materials are required to the performance thereof; with the manner of taking dimensions, measuring, and valuing the same. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of oak, or any other timber that is squared and cut to any scantling or size fit for building. By William Salmon, Jun. carpenter, of Colchester, Essex; who will undertake any work, at the prices herein exhibited[.]. Colchester: printed for the author, and sold by him at his house in Black-Boy Lane; and by Charles Darby, stationer, over-against the Three Crowns Inn, [1737?]. ESTC No. N48197. Grub Street ID 32784.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, the architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: In a concise easy Method, intirely New; and of Use to Gentlemen, or their Stewards; Master-Workmen, Artificers, or any Person that undertakes or letts-out Work. Wherein The several Artificers Works concerned in Building, and every Article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately considered; and the prices thereof inserted, not only of the Workmanship, but of the Materials also, and what Quantity of Materials are required to the Performance thereof; with the Manner of taking Dimensions, Measuring and Valuing the same. Also a new method to shew what light is proper for any room, and the Proportions that the Windows, Chimnies and Furness ought to have by a Universal Rule. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of oak, or any other Timber that is squared and cut to any Scaneling or Size fit for Building. By Willia. London : printed for James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, 1737. ESTC No. T201599. Grub Street ID 232839.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, the architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: ... Wherein the several artificers works concerned in building, ... are ... considered; ... To which is added, several new tables, ... By William Salmon Jun. . London : printed for James Hodges, 1737. ESTC No. N28318. Grub Street ID 17553.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis: or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a demonstration of all geometrical problems ... III. Copiously treating of the several kinds of stair-cases; ... The whole illustrated with fifty-two copper plates: to which is annexed, the builder's dictionary; ... By William Salmon. The second edition: inriched with fifteen additional copper plates, and sundry alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for A. Ward; J. Clarke; J. Oswald; T. Osborne; and E. Wicksteed, 1738. ESTC No. N11247. Grub Street ID 1243.
  • Salmon, William. The london and country builder's vade-mecum: or, the compleat and universal estimator. Comprehending the London and country prices of the different works of bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joyners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers, Painters, Paviours, Carvers, smiths, &c. Interspersed with such useful and necessary Rules and Observations as are of the greatest Consequence in estimating of any Building. With a great Variety of new and useful Tables, indispensibly necessary for the more exact and expeditious casting up, or estimating any Sort of Work, viz. I. A Table for the reducing of Brick Work of any Thickness, to the Statute Thickness of a Brick and a Half. II. A Table which shews how many Bricks are sufficient to build any Piece of Brick-Work, of any Number of Feet, and Thickness. III. A Table of Tiling, whereby is shewn how many Tiles will cover any Roof. IV. Variety of Tables, which shews the proper Scantling to cut Timber to, fit for any Building, and for valuing the same,. London : printed. And sold by J. Pilborough, and C. Darby, Booksellers, at Colchester; and by all other booksellers in town and country, 1741. ESTC No. T222945. Grub Street ID 245663.
  • Salmon, William. The london and country builder's vade mecum: or, the compleat and universal architect's assistant. Comprehending the London and country prices of the different works of bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joyners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers, Painters, Paviours, Carvers, smiths, &c. Interspersed with such useful and necessary Rules and Observations as are of the greatest Consequence in estimating of any Building. With a great Variety of new and useful Tables, indispensibly necessary for the more exact and expeditious casting up, or estimating any Sort of Work, viz. I. A Table for the reducing of Brick-Work of any Thickness to the Statute Thickness of a Brick and 1/2. II. A Table which shews how many Bricks are sufficient to build any Piece of Brick-Work, of any Number of Feet, and Thickness. III. A Table of Tiling, whereby is shewn how many Tiles will cover any Roof. IV. Variety of Tables, which shew the proper Scantling to cut Timber to, fit for any Building, and for valuing th. London : printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, over-against St. Magnus-Church, London-Bridge, [1745]. ESTC No. T133251. Grub Street ID 182097.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, the architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: ... Wherein the several artificers works concerned in building, ... are ... considered; ... To which is added, several new tables, ... By William Salmon jun. . The third edition. Carefully revised and corrected, with many large additions .. By E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for James Hodges, 1746. ESTC No. N5031. Grub Street ID 34413.
  • Salmon, William. The london and country builder's vade mecum: or, the compleat and universal architect's assistant. Comprehending the London and country prices of the different works of bricklayers, masons, Carpenters, Joyners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers, Painters, Paviours, Carvers, smiths, &c. Interspersed with such useful and necessary Rules and Observations as are of the greatest Consequence in estimating of any Bailding. With a great variety of new and useful tables, indispensibly necessary for the more exact and expeditious casting up, or estimating any Sort of Work, viz. I. A Table for the reducing of Brick-Work of any Thickness to the Statute Thickness of a Brick and 1/2 II. A Table which shews how many Bricks are sufficient to build any Piece of Brick-Work, of any Number of Feet, and Thickness III. A Table of Tiling, whereby is shewn how many Tiles will cover any Roof. IV. Variety of Tables, which shew the proper Scantling to cut Timber to, fit for any Building, and for valuing the. The second edition.. London : printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, overagainst St. Magnus-Church, London-Bridge, [1748]. ESTC No. T138764. Grub Street ID 186631.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis: or, the London art of building. In three parts. ... The whole illustrated with fifty-two copper plates: To which is annexed, the builder's dictionary. By William Salmon. The third edition. With great alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for S. Birt, T. Longman, C. Hitch, J. Oswald, E. Wicksteed, [and 3 others in London], 1748. ESTC No. N37908. Grub Street ID 25794.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis: or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a Demonstration of all the Geometrical Problems which are necessary to describe Squares, Circles, Ovals, Polygons, Arches, and Groins. The most approved Methods for Mensuration of Superficies, and Solids, applied to the Measurement of all Sorts of Artificers Works concern'd in Building. The Prices of the Labour and Materials, of the several kinds of Works performed by Diggers, Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Smiths, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Glasiers, Painters, and Paviours; with Directions for making an Estimate of the Expence of any Fabric, great or small. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron-Work: viz. Nails, and what each Sort ought to weigh. The Prices of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Latches, &c. Axes, Hammers, Saws, Chizzels, Augres, &c. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders of Architecture, with their several Pedestals, Columns, and Entablatures, accurately descri. The fourth edition. With great alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for S. Birt, T. Longman, C. Hitch, J. Oswald, E. Wicksteed, J. Ward, and W. Johnston, 1752. ESTC No. T106713. Grub Street ID 159811.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, the architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: In a concise and easy Method, entirely new; and of Use to Gentlemen, or their Stewards; Master-Workmen, Artificers, or any Person that undertakes or lets out work. Wherein The several Artificers Works concerned in Building, and every Article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately considered; and the Prices thereof inserted, not only of the Workmanship, but of the Materials also, and what Quantity of Materials are required to the Performance thereof; with the Manner of taking Dimensions, Measuring and Valuing the same. Also a new method to show what light is proper for any room, and the Proportion that the Windows, Chimnies, and Funnels ought to have by a Universal Rule. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of oak, or any other Timber that is squared and cut to any Scantling or size fit for Building. By Wil. London : printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, over-against St Magnus Church, London-Bridge, 1752. ESTC No. T191925. Grub Street ID 226558.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis; or, the London art of building. In three parts. ... The whole illustrated with fifty-four copper plates. To which is annexed, the builder's dictionary. By William Salmon. The fifth edition. With great alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for S. Birt, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, E. Wicksteed, J. Ward, W. Johnston, T. Longman, and E. Dilly, 1755. ESTC No. T43564. Grub Street ID 272136.
  • Salmon, William. The london and country builder's vade mecum: or, the compleat and universal estimator. Comprehending the London and country prices of the different works of bricklayers, masons, Carpenters, Joyners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers, Painters, Paviours, carvers, smiths, &c. Interspersed with such useful and necessary Rules and Observations as are of the greatest Consequence in estimating of any Building. With a great Variety of new and useful Tables, indispensibly necessary for the more exact and expeditious casting up, or estimating any Sort of Work, viz. I. A Table for the reducing of Brick-Work of any Thickness to the Statute Thickness of a Brick and a Half. II. A Table which shews how many Bricks are sufficient to build any Piece of Brick-Work, of any Number of Feet, and Thickness. III. A Table of Tiling, whereby is shewn how many Tiles will cover any Roof. IV. Variety of Tables, which shews the proper Scantling to cut Timber to, fit for any Building, and for valuing the same,. The third edition, revised and corrected.. London : printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, over-against St. Magnus-Church, London-Bridge, MDCCLV. [1755]. ESTC No. T101493. Grub Street ID 155375.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or, the architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: In a concise and easy Method, entirely New; and of Use to Gentlemen or their Stewards; Master-Workmen, Artificers, or any Person that undertakes or lets out Work. Wherein The several Artificers Works concerned in Building, and every Article belonging to each of them, are fully, distinctly, and separately considered; and the Prices thereof inserted, not only of the Workmanship, but of the Materials also, and what Quantity of Materials are required to the Performance thereof; with the Manner of taking Dimensions, Measuring and Valuing the same. Also a new method to show what light is proper for any room, and the Proportion that the Windows, Chimnies, and Funnels ought to have by a Universal Rule. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of oak, or any other Timber that is squared and cut to any Scantling or Size fit for Building. By Wil. London : printed for Stanley Crowder, at the Looking-Glass over-against St. Magnus Church, London-Bridge, 1758. ESTC No. T110086. Grub Street ID 162674.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: Or, The architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: in a concise and easy method, entirely new; and of use to gentlemen or their stewards; master-workmen, artificers, or any person that undertakes or lets out work. Wherein the several artificer's works concerned in building, and every article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately considered; and the prices thereof inserted, not only of the workmanship, but of the materials also, and what quantity of materials are required to the performance thereof; with the manner of taking dimensions, measuring and valuing the same. Also, a new method to shew what light is proper for any room, and the proportion that the windows, chimnies, and funnels ought to have by a universal rule. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of Oak, or any other timber that is squared and cut to any scantling or size fit for building. By Wi. London : Printed for Stanley Crowder and Co. at the Looking-Glass, over-against St. Magnus Church, London-Bridge, 1759. ESTC No. T184053. Grub Street ID 220419.
  • Salmon, William. The London and country builder's vade mecum: or, the compleat and universal estimator. ... With a great variety of new and useful tables, ... With a compleat index to the whole. By William Salmon. The fourth edition, revised and corrected.. London : printed for S. Crowder, 1760. ESTC No. T110418. Grub Street ID 162949.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis; or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a demonstration of all the geometrical problems which are necessary to describe Squares, Circles, Ovals, Polygons, Arches, and Groins. The most approved Methods for Mensuration of Superficies, and Solids, applied to the Measurement of all Sorts of Artificers Works concerned in Building. The Prices of the Labour and Materials, of the several Kinds of Works performed by Diggers, Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Smiths, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Glasiers, Painters, and Paviours; with Directions for making an Estimate of the Expence of any Fabric, great or small. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron-Work: viz. Nails, and what each Sort ought to weigh. The Prices of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Latches, &c. Axes, Hammers, Saws, Chizzels, Augers, &c. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders Of Architecture, with their several Pedestals, Columns, and Entablatures, accurately descri. The sixth edition. With great alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for C. Hitch, L. Haws, J. Rivington, R. Baldwin, W. Johnston, J. Richardson, S. Crowder and Co. T. Longman, B. Law, E. Dilly, C. Ware and Co. and A. Ward, 1762. ESTC No. N11249. Grub Street ID 1245.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis; or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a demonstration of all the geometrical problems which are necessary to describe Squares, ... and Groins. The most approved Methods for Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, applied to the Measurement of all Sorts of Artificers Works concerned in Building. The Prices of the Labour and Materials of the several Kinds of Works performed by Diggers, ... and Paviours; with Directions for making an Estimate of the Expence of any Fabric, great or small. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron work; viz. Nails, and what each Sort ought to weigh. The Prices of Locks, ... Augers, &c. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders of Architecture, ... and a Parallel drawn between this and Mr. Gibbs's Method, and that of the Builder's Repository; ... A large Variety of Frontispieces and Doors, suited to each Order; the Proportion of Windows, ... Block Cornices, with the Proportion of Rooms, . The seventh edition. With great alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... London : printed for J. Rivington; R. Baldwin; L. Hawes, W. Clarke, and R. Collins; W. Johnston; S. Crowder; T. Longman; B. Law; E. and C. Dilly, and C. Ware and Co, 1767. ESTC No. T138534. Grub Street ID 186398.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or the architect's companion, for estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old; In a Concise and Easy Method, Entirely New, And of Use to Gentlemen or their Stewards, Master-Workmen, Artificers, or any Person that undertakes or lets out Work. Wherein The several Artificers Works concerned in Building, and every Article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately considered, and the Prices thereof inserted, not only of the Workmanship, but of the Materials also, and what Quantity of Materials are required to the Performance thereof; with the Manner of taking Dimensions, Measuring and Valuing the same. Also, A New Method to shew what Light is proper for any Room, and the Proportion that the Windows, Chimnies, and Funnels, ought to have, by a Universal Rule. To which is added, Several New Tables, (never before published) for the Valuing of Oak, or any other Timber that is squared and cut to any Scantling or Size fit for Building. By Wi. London : printed for S. Crowder in Pater-Noster-Row, and B. Collins in Salisbury, MDCCLXX. [1770]. ESTC No. T109348. Grub Street ID 162143.
  • Salmon, William. The London and country builder's vade mecum: or, the complete and universal estimator. Comprehending the London and country prices of the different works of bricklayers, masons, ... smiths, &c. ... With a complete index to the whole. By William Salmon, . The fifth edition, revised and corrected, with many large improvements and alterations .. by John Green, ... London : printed for S. Crowder, and B. Collins, in Salisbury, 1773. ESTC No. T139012. Grub Street ID 186880.
  • Salmon, William. Palladio Londinensis; or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a demonstration of all the geometrical problems ... II. Containing plain and easy directions for the construction of the five orders of architecture, ... III. Copiously treating of the several kinds of stair-cases; ... The whole illustrated with fifty-four copper-plates. To which is annexed, The builder's dictionary. By William Salmon. The eighth edition. With great alterations and improvements, by E. Hoppus, ... and other eminent hands. London : printed for J. and F. Rivington; L. Hawes, W. Clarke, and R. Collins; S. Crowder; T. Longman; B. Law; [and 5 others in London], 1773. ESTC No. N19349. Grub Street ID 8766.
  • Salmon, William. The country builder's estimator: or the architect's companion, for estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old; in a concise and easy method, entirely new, and of use to gentlemen or their stewards, master-workmen, artificers, or any person that undertakes or lets out work. ... Also, a new method to shew what light is proper for any room, and the proportion that the windows, chimnies, and funnels ought to have, by an universal rule. To which are added, several new tables, ... By William Salmon, jun. ... The ninth edition. Carefully revised and corrected, with many large additions and alterations interspersed throughout the whole. By John Green, . London : printed for S. Crowder, and B. Collins in Salisbury, 1774. ESTC No. T192301. Grub Street ID 226826.