{"product_id":"the-carpenters-company-of-the-city-and-county-of-philadelphia-1786-rule-book","title":"The Carpenters' Company Of The City and County Of Philadelphia 1786 Rule Book","description":"\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carpenters' Company Of The City and County Of Philadelphia 1786 Rule Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare book covering a niche topic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia 1786 Rule Book is a vintage hardcover book published in 1971 by Bell Publishing Company. Written in English, this first edition book features illustrations and a dust jacket. With a focus on construction and cities, the rule book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history and craftsmanship of Philadelphia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnotated, with an Introduction by Charles E.Paterson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published for the secret us of members of the Company, is the first illustrated work on architecture produced by and for Americans. it is a facsimile of one of the few copies still in possession of the Carpenters’ Company. The complete set of 37 illustrations is reproduced from the original copperplate engravings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e·        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurpose: It was created to set uniform prices for carpentry work, ensuring fair competition and quality standards among members.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e·        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent: The book includes detailed, illustrated, and priced, specifications for various elements such as doors, windows, staircases, and moldings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e·        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificance: It is recognized as the first illustrated work on architecture produced by and for Americans.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e·        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReprints: A well-known edition was published in 1971 by Bell Publishing Company a division of Crown Publishers, featuring an introduction and annotations by architectural historian Charles E. Peterson.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e·        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Nature: The document was highly secretive and not intended for the general public. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those looking for historical context or details on 18th-century construction in Philadelphia, this book is considered a primary resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemnants of price tags on front cover and inside cover with a slight stain here also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious owner (Michael Dunbar) name embossed on title page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo other issues noted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee all pictures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"BooksAndTools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43674891681857,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8107\/0913\/files\/IMG_5167_2d29f49d-8ac7-4eca-bfc8-7657676f407f.jpg?v=1773339907","url":"https:\/\/booksandtools.com\/products\/the-carpenters-company-of-the-city-and-county-of-philadelphia-1786-rule-book","provider":"BooksAndTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}