Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714
Title:
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 Manuscripts
NA2515 L44 1724
Yale 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, 144

English short title catalogue, T208309

Does 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. 483

Trade 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.