The Rules of Work, of the Carpenters, in the Town of Boston,: Formed, and Most Accurately Corrected by a Large Number of the First Workmen in the Town
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[Boston]: Printed for the proprietors [by Samuel Etheridge], 1800. 8vo. 34 pp. Contemporary sheep; upper board detached, ffep removed, in a custom chemise and slipcase. Scarce American price book for Boston carpenters, in contemporary sheep. Signed, as usual, by Thomas Stutson, secretary of the committee that drew up the rules, which were devised to establish a fair system of charges for services rendered. Prices are an early example of the use of dollars and cents. Rink lists previous editions from 1774 (1 copy), 1794 (no copy known) & 1795 (2 copies).PROVENANCE: William Reese (book-label on chemise)REFERENCE: Evans 37003; Rink 1760
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- Bull's Head Rare Books (US)
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- 100845
- Title
- The Rules of Work, of the Carpenters, in the Town of Boston,
- Author
- (ARCHITECTURE, BOSTON)
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Publisher
- Printed for the proprietors [by Samuel Etheridge]
- Place of Publication
- [Boston]
- Date Published
- 1800
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