CAMPBELL, Colen (fl. 1715-1729). Vitruvius Britannicus, or the British Architect. Vols 1-3: [London: no date]; Vol. 4: [London:] Woolfe & Gandon, 1767; Vol. 5: [London:] Woolfe & Gandon, 1771.
The first pattern book of English architecture, and ‘arguably the most influential and original British architectural book ever published’ (RIBA). Campbell was the founder of the Georgian style in England and this work was largely responsible for the promotion of Neo-Palladian architects like Inigo Jones. This set comprises later editions of volumes 1-3 (RIBA states I, K and L) and the first editions of volumes 4-5. Cf. Fowler 76 and RIBA 3544 & 3711.
5 volumes, folio (570 x 380mm). Vol. 1: engraved title page and dedication, 98 engraved plates; vol. 2: engraved title, 99 engraved plates; vol. 3: engraved title, 98 engraved plates; vol. 4: engraved title page, engraved dedication, 98 engraved plates; vol. 5: engraved title, engraved dedication, 98 plates (occasional spotting and staining, a few plates just trimmed into platemark). 20th-century half calf over marbled boards, red and green spine labels (extremities lightly worn).
CAMPBELL, Colen (fl. 1715-1729). Vitruvius Britannicus, or the British Architect. Vols 1-3: [London: no date]; Vol. 4: [London:] Woolfe & Gandon, 1767; Vol. 5: [London:] Woolfe & Gandon, 1771.
The first pattern book of English architecture, and ‘arguably the most influential and original British architectural book ever published’ (RIBA). Campbell was the founder of the Georgian style in England and this work was largely responsible for the promotion of Neo-Palladian architects like Inigo Jones. This set comprises later editions of volumes 1-3 (RIBA states I, K and L) and the first editions of volumes 4-5. Cf. Fowler 76 and RIBA 3544 & 3711.
5 volumes, folio (570 x 380mm). Vol. 1: engraved title page and dedication, 98 engraved plates; vol. 2: engraved title, 99 engraved plates; vol. 3: engraved title, 98 engraved plates; vol. 4: engraved title page, engraved dedication, 98 engraved plates; vol. 5: engraved title, engraved dedication, 98 plates (occasional spotting and staining, a few plates just trimmed into platemark). 20th-century half calf over marbled boards, red and green spine labels (extremities lightly worn).
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