A treatise of architecture : with remarks and observations / by that excellent master thereof Sebastian LeClerc ... ; necessary for young people who would apply to that noble art ; engraven in CLXXXI copper plates by John Sturt ; translated by Mr. Chambers.
Alternate Title(s):
Traite d'architecture avec les remarques et des observations. English.
Published / Created:
London : Sold by Mr. Richd. Ware at the Bible and Sun at Amen corner ..., 1724.
Physical Description:
[6], [181] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 21 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNA2515 L44 1724Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
First published in french in Paris in 1714.Engraved t.p.Engraved throughout.Fowler architectural collection of the Johns Hopkins University, 144English short title catalogue, T208309Does not include the remarks and observations.BAC: Plate 79 wanting.Harris, E. British architectural books and writers, 1556-1785. Cambridge [England] : Cambridge University Press, 1994, c1990. 483Trade issue offered for sale for 17 shillings in October 1724 when subscribers had received their copies the previous August. Cf. Harris.
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- Early works to 1800. | Architecture -- Study and teaching -- Early works to 1800. | Ware, Richard -- Publisher. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1724.