LE CLERC, SÉBASTIEN. 1637-1714.
Traité d'architecture avec des remarques et des observations tres-utiles. Paris: Pierre Giffart, 1714.
Traité d'architecture avec des remarques et des observations tres-utiles. Paris: Pierre Giffart, 1714.
2 volumes in 1. 4to (253 x 185 mm). 2 engraved titles to second volume, head- and tail-pieces, and 182 numbered plates, some irregular numeration (final plate misnumbered 11, plate 111 duplicated, lacking plate 112, two plates numbered 61). Contemporary mottled sheep, red morocco spine label, spine with raised bands, richly gilt in compartments, edges stained red, occasional soiling, sporadic dampstain to about 15 plates, heavy in two instances, a few plates ink smudged. Early manuscript note on flyleaf.
FIRST EDITION. Berlin Kat. 2395; Fowler 172 (noting Jefferson owned a copy).
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Traité d'architecture avec des remarques et des observations tres-utiles. Paris: Pierre Giffart, 1714.
Traité d'architecture avec des remarques et des observations tres-utiles. Paris: Pierre Giffart, 1714.
2 volumes in 1. 4to (253 x 185 mm). 2 engraved titles to second volume, head- and tail-pieces, and 182 numbered plates, some irregular numeration (final plate misnumbered 11, plate 111 duplicated, lacking plate 112, two plates numbered 61). Contemporary mottled sheep, red morocco spine label, spine with raised bands, richly gilt in compartments, edges stained red, occasional soiling, sporadic dampstain to about 15 plates, heavy in two instances, a few plates ink smudged. Early manuscript note on flyleaf.
FIRST EDITION. Berlin Kat. 2395; Fowler 172 (noting Jefferson owned a copy).