PALLADIO, Andrea. The Four Books of Architecture. London: Isaac Ware, 1738.
4 parts in one volume, 2o (405 x 247 mm). Engraved title, 3 engraved sectional titles, 211 numbered engraved plates, 7 in the letterpress, engraved head- and tail-pieces after William Kent (repaired, 10 plates trimmed and reinserted). Later leather.
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of Isaac Ware's translation made from the original Italian edition from 1570. The title borders and plates are reverse productions on copper of the original woodcuts of 1570. The unsigned plates are by Ware. Fowler 229.
PALLADIO, Andrea. The Four Books of Architecture. London: Isaac Ware, 1738.
4 parts in one volume, 2o (405 x 247 mm). Engraved title, 3 engraved sectional titles, 211 numbered engraved plates, 7 in the letterpress, engraved head- and tail-pieces after William Kent (repaired, 10 plates trimmed and reinserted). Later leather.
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of Isaac Ware's translation made from the original Italian edition from 1570. The title borders and plates are reverse productions on copper of the original woodcuts of 1570. The unsigned plates are by Ware. Fowler 229.
