Handbook of Specifications: Or, Practical Guide to the Architect, Engineer, Surveyor, and Builder, in Drawing Up Specifications and Contracts for Works and Constructions. Illustrated by Precedents of Buildings Actually Executed ... Preceded by a Preliminary Essay, Forms of Specifications and Contracts, &c. ...Lockwood and Company, 1860 - 977 pages |
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Specification for Lunatic Asylum for Wiltshire Messrs WYATT | 1 |
Specification for Lunatic Asylum for Omagh Messrs Farrell | 34 |
Specification for City Prison Holloway J B BUNNING Architect | 129 |
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