Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714, A treatise of architecture , 1724
- Title(s):
- 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.
- Additional 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[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3898243
- 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.Engraving -- Specimens -- 1724.Ware, Richard -- Publisher.
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