Vitruvius Britannicus, or The British Architect...
5 vol., engraved titles in all but vol.3 (that in red and black), all in English and French, engraved dedications in all but vol.3, lists of subscribers, vol. 4 & 5 with text in English and French, 493 engraved plates on 385 sheets, 91 double-page and 5 quadruple, with the additional plate of Umberslade loosely inserted in vol.3 (slightly larger), occasional browning, one or two plates with light marginal water-staining, vol.4 & 5 with light foxing, vol.5 with some offsetting, vol.1-3 contemporary panelled calf with gilt arms in centre of boards, rubbed, rebacked preserving original morocco labels, corners repaired, vol.4 & 5 contemporary half russia, worn, most covers detached, [Harris 97, 99 & 945], 1715-17-25-67-71 with Richardson (George) The New Vitruvius Britannicus..., 2 vol., titles in English and French, list of subscribers, 142 aquatint plates on 115 sheets, 27 double-page, a little light spotting, mostly marginal, plate 43/43 in vol.1 creased at fold, plate 69/70 in vol.2 (final plate) a little soiled, contemporary half russia, worn, spines defective, upper covers detached, [Abbey Life 60], 1802-08, together 7 vol., first editions , folio
Vitruvius Britannicus, or The British Architect...
5 vol., engraved titles in all but vol.3 (that in red and black), all in English and French, engraved dedications in all but vol.3, lists of subscribers, vol. 4 & 5 with text in English and French, 493 engraved plates on 385 sheets, 91 double-page and 5 quadruple, with the additional plate of Umberslade loosely inserted in vol.3 (slightly larger), occasional browning, one or two plates with light marginal water-staining, vol.4 & 5 with light foxing, vol.5 with some offsetting, vol.1-3 contemporary panelled calf with gilt arms in centre of boards, rubbed, rebacked preserving original morocco labels, corners repaired, vol.4 & 5 contemporary half russia, worn, most covers detached, [Harris 97, 99 & 945], 1715-17-25-67-71 with Richardson (George) The New Vitruvius Britannicus..., 2 vol., titles in English and French, list of subscribers, 142 aquatint plates on 115 sheets, 27 double-page, a little light spotting, mostly marginal, plate 43/43 in vol.1 creased at fold, plate 69/70 in vol.2 (final plate) a little soiled, contemporary half russia, worn, spines defective, upper covers detached, [Abbey Life 60], 1802-08, together 7 vol., first editions , folio
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