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A42638 The first and second part of counsel and advice to all builders: for the choice of their surveyors, clerks of their works, bricklayers, masons, carpenters, and other workmen therein concerned. As also in respect of their works, materials, and rates thereof. Written by Sr. Balthazar Gerbier, knight.; Counsel and advice to all builders. Parts 1-2. Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667. 1664 (1664) Wing G554; ESTC R213758 58,457 266

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