Roland Freart John Evelyn Leon (2 results)

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1723. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 258, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 258.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Edition with large additions. Full title: "A Parallel of the Antient Architecture with the Modern, In a Collection of ten Principal Authors who have written upon the Five Orders, (Palladio and Scamozzi, Serlio and Vignola, Barbaro and Cataneo, Alberti and Viola, Bullant and De Lorne). The Three Greek Orders, Dorick, Ionick and Corinthian, Comprise the first part of this treaty. And the Two Latin, Tuscan and Composita, the latter. Written in French by Roland Freart, Sieur de Chambray; made English for the benefit of Builders. To which is added an Account of Architects and Architecture, in an Historical and Etymological Explanation of Certain Terms particularly affected by Architects. With Leon Bapista Alberti's Treatise of Statues." Contains: Dedication to Most Serene Majesty Charles the Second (dated 1664); Dedication to Sir John Denham, Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath, Superintendant and Surveyor of His Majestie's Building and Works; Epistle to John Freart (Author's Brother) (dated 1651 Paris - in English); Prose to John Evelyn (in Latin); Main Text - plates are paginated with text (116 pages all pages present but pagination error, not binding error, between 109 and 112 ); Title page for Accounts of Architects etc. and Statues (dated 1706); Dedication to Sir Christopher Wren; Preface; Account of Architects and Statues; Catalogue. Decorated headers, footers and capitals, all forty plates (on reverse of the text) are present. No covers, no free end-papers, nothing before title-page. Title page and last page are detached, remains of spine are present and the text block binding is otherwise sound. Pages and plates are clean and bright, last page has a vertical crease. [1], [v], [iv], [vi], [ii], 116, [2], ii], [ii], 75, [1]. Text is in English (not French). Contains many black and white illustrations. No dust jacket, as published. Missing covers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 25022081002. For International tracked shipping please select the Priority shipping service. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.