[Architecture] Simmonds, J. "Hints, tables &ca"

(for mining, military engineering, architecture etc). First leaf w. author's name J. Simmonds and dated 1840, followed by 60 lvs, partly witten on both recto and verso, partly recto only, The text is written in a tiny, neat hand, 31 pages w. ills. in pen and ink and grey or pink wash (incl. the five classical orders of columns), a number of tables, cont. calf, both covers w. gilt border and edges, gilt spine w. title "Hints's [sic] tables &c.", a.e.g., 16.5 x 12 cm. Rebacked w. use of the orig. backstrip, outer corners restored.

Interesting manual of applied mathematics for architects, military engineers, surveyors, etc., w. chapters titled "mining", "fractions", "profiles", "batteries", "trigonometry", "surveying""protracting", "levelling", "to conduct water", "extraction of roots", "theory of walls", "counterforts", "Hadley's quadrant", "architecture" etc. Many chapters include specific examples, often presented as problems for the reader to solve.