Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667
Title:
A brief discourse concerning the three chief principles of magnificent building. Viz. solidity, conveniency, and ornament. By Sr. Balthazar Gerbier D'ouvilly knight.
Published / Created:
London [Printed by A.M., and are to be sold by Richard Lowns, Thomas Heath, and Matthew Collins] 1662.
Physical Description:
6 p.., 44 p. 15 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NA2515 G4 copy 1
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Rare Books and Manuscripts
NA2515 G4 copy 2

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
BAC : British Art Center has 2 copies. Copy 1 has the bookplate of Richard Blackett Beaumont; copy 2 inscribed Simon ffoster, London, and Geo. Tollet. Copy 2 includes an added portrait of the author.

BAC : Head-pieces; initials.

Wing G.540.

Signatures: A-C⁸D⁴.

Harris 249
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- Early works to 1800.