Ɵ Campbell (Colen) Vitruvius Britannicus, vol.1-3 only (of 5), engraved titles to vol.1 and 2, printed title in vol.3 in red and black, engraved dedication leaf in vol.1, engraved plates (a few lacking and some folding plates with portion missing), later half calf, gilt, worn, [Fowler 76; Harris 97], for the Author, 1715-17-31; and duplicates of vol.1 and 2, supplying at least some of the missing or defective plates, but generally browned throughout, non-uniform contemporary bindings but worn with covers detached, folio *** Campbell's monumental work promoting the virtues of neo-Palladianism and featuring many of the great houses of England. A further 2 volumes were published in 1802 and 1808 under the title The New Vitruvius Britannicus by George Richardson.
Ɵ Campbell (Colen) Vitruvius Britannicus, vol.1-3 only (of 5), engraved titles to vol.1 and 2, printed title in vol.3 in red and black, engraved dedication leaf in vol.1, engraved plates (a few lacking and some folding plates with portion missing), later half calf, gilt, worn, [Fowler 76; Harris 97], for the Author, 1715-17-31; and duplicates of vol.1 and 2, supplying at least some of the missing or defective plates, but generally browned throughout, non-uniform contemporary bindings but worn with covers detached, folio *** Campbell's monumental work promoting the virtues of neo-Palladianism and featuring many of the great houses of England. A further 2 volumes were published in 1802 and 1808 under the title The New Vitruvius Britannicus by George Richardson.
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