London and Country Builder's Vade Mecum, or, The Complete and Universal Estimator

"The London and Country Builder's Vade Mecum, or, The Complete and Universal Estimator" is a comprehensive guide to building prices and practices in 18th-century England. Detailing the costs associated with various trades-bricklayers, masons, carpenters, joiners, and more-this volume offers invaluable insight into the economic aspects of construction during the period. It serves as a practical reference for builders, architects, and anyone interested in the historical economics of the building trades.

Originally published in 1773, this meticulously detailed estimator provides a window into the materials, labor, and craftsmanship that shaped the built environment of London and the surrounding countryside. With contributions from William Salmon, John Green, and others, this book remains a significant resource for understanding the construction industry of the late 18th century.

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