A Complete Body of Architecture. Adorned with plans and elevations, from original designs. In which are interspersed some designs of Inigo Jones, never before published.

Language: English

Published by T Osborne and J Shipton; J Hodge; L Davies; J Ward; And R Baldwin., London: Grays-Inn; near London Bridge; in Fleetstreet; in Cornhill; in Pater-Noster-Row., 1756

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Intended as a comprehensive reference work covering both the theory & practice of architecture, first edition, later issue, 122 pls + frontis, & 2 vignettes. In contemporary boards, gilt edge tooling, corners & edges rubbed. Skilfully rebacked, raised bands, gilt tooling, gilt titles to red morocco label. Internally, frontis (some spotting), [17], [1], [1], 2-92, 93-96, [2], 97-112, [2], 113-120, [2], 121-748, [4], complete with all 122 plates (some large & folding), plus frontispiece, title page in red & black inks, 2 vignettes, leaves watermarked IA or XA, pl 110 with 2 short gutter tears, old ink name to title head (Frances Puleston), some browning & light spotting, pls generally mounted per pl list, 1 pl with Warwick Shire rather than Berkshire, contents lists Books 1-10. But a Very Good + copy. Originally issued in parts 1756-1757. (250*420 mm). (O'Neil 126a/b. Fowler 436. Avery AAW21). 'A work of Sterling Merit; it relates to the practical as well as the theoretical and decorative part of the Art' - Allibone 2581. Ware's best known work a translation of Palladio's great treatise which offers a comprehensive overview of the theory & practice of Georgian Architecture. It is organized in ten 'Books' treating all aspects of architecture including construction, the classical orders, interior & exterior details, elevations, bridges, and geometry.…

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Title
A Complete Body of Architecture. Adorned with plans and elevations, from original designs. In which are interspersed some designs of Inigo Jones, never before published.
Author
WARE Isaac 1704?-1766
Publisher
T Osborne and J Shipton; J Hodge; L Davies; J Ward; And R Baldwin., London: Grays-Inn; near London Bridge; in Fleetstreet; in Cornhill; in Pater-Noster-Row.
Publication year
1756
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
WARE I. WATE J. SMITH GL. ROBERTS Thos.
Edition
First Edition
Item weight
6.1 kilograms
Dimensions
Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall
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