Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles : as likewise of all the fountains, groves, parterras, ye labyrinth & other ye most beautiful parts of the gardens, wherein are represented whatever is remarkable, whether statues, groups of figures, water falls, pleasure houses &c. : drawn on the spot by the order & with the approbation of the French king.
Alternate Title(s):
Versailles illustrated
Published / Created:
London : Printed & sold by John Bowles, print & map-seller at Mercers Hall in Cheapside, 1726.
Physical Description:
[29] leaves of plates : all ill. ; 28 x 34 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2009 107 OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Title page engraved.Engraved plates with text in English under each one.British Museum. General catalogue of printed books to 1955 (compact edition), v. 26, 43BAC: British Art Center copy bound in gilt- and blind-stamped calf binding, with gilt edges. Armorial device stamped in gilt on front cover. Binder's ticket: Bound by Benedict, no. 4 Mays Building, St. Martins Lane, London.
Subject Terms:
Château de Versailles (Versailles, France) -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800. | Parc de Versailles (Versailles, France) -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800. | Versailles (France) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800. | Versailles (France) -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800. | Gardens -- France -- Versailles -- Early works to 1800. | Palaces -- France -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800. | Public buildings -- Europe -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800. | Architecture, Modern -- 18th century -- Europe -- Early works to 1800. | Bowles, John, -- Publisher.