The Builders' Assistant, Containing the Five Orders of Architecture, Selected from the Best Specimens of the Greek and Roman, with the Figured Dimensions of Their Height, Projection, and Profile, and a Variety of Mouldings, Modillions & Foliage (Vol. 1)

Haviland, John

Published by John Bioren, Philadelphia, 1818

About this Item

Full leather, red leather label to spine. Rubbing and toning, bumps to the corners and spine ends, creases to the spine, and scattered foxing to the pages. Previous owner's names and inscriptions to the ffep. Volume 1 only. Fifty plates, all present. No interior notes or writing. First edition of a rare and important book in American architecture. One example held in the Metropolitan Museum's collection. This copy is from the library of notable American architect Napoleon LeBrun and is signed by him on the front endpaper. Napoleon LeBrun was an American architect best known for his work in Philadelphia such as St. Augustine's Church on Fourth Street and the Cathedral-Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on Logan Square and later for his work in New York including the Church of St. John the Baptist on West 31st Street. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 263 pages; Signed by Notable Personage, Related. Seller Inventory # 89716

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Builders' Assistant, Containing the Five...

Publisher: John Bioren, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1818

Binding: Hardcover (Full Leather)

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued

Edition: First Edition.