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The Builder's and Contractor's Price Book for 1865 is a comprehensive guide for builders and contractors, authored by George R. Burnell. The book was published in the year 1865 and provides a detailed listing of prices for various building materials, tools, and labor costs. It includes information on the cost of materials such as timber, bricks, tiles, cement, iron, and glass, as well as the cost of labor for different construction jobs. The book also provides practical advice on how to estimate the cost of a building project, including the cost of excavation, foundation work, roofing, and finishing. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the building and construction industry, including builders, contractors, architects, and engineers. It provides a glimpse into the construction industry in the mid-19th century and serves as a historical reference for modern-day construction practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.