Designs in Archictecture; consisting of Plans, Elevations and Sections for Temples, Baths, Cassines, Pavilions, Garden-Seats, Obelisks, and other Buildings for decorating Pleasure-Ground, Parks Forests, &c. &c. Engraved on 38 Copper-Plates.

Sir John Soane

Edité par I. Taylor, London, 1778

A very smart, scarce first edition of Sir John Soane's illustrated designs of Regency garden architecture, his first ever published work. The first edition of this work by British architect, Sir John Soane. Rebound in smart half calf with marbled paper boards. End papers and blanks renewed. The original spine label retained. Illustrated with thirty-eight copper, architectural engravings. With a leaf of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Collated, complete. Designs in Architecture is Soane's first published work of his own designs, primarily for Regency garden buildings and decorative alfresco structures. By the time it was published in 1778, he had already departed England on his Grand Tour. As he established and refined his architectural style throughout his career, Soane became incresingly self-critical of his earlier work. Copies of these early editions are scarce; only five copies of this particular book are known to be held in institutions, as listed on the ESTC, N49714. A fascinating work, remarkably scarce in such pristine condition. Rebound in half calf with marbled paper boards. End papers and blanks renewed. Some loss to original spine label, repaired and laid onto the new spine compartment. Otherwise, externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the occasional handling mark, primarily to title page. Very slight offsetting to the verso of each plate. Very Good Indeed. N° de réf. du vendeur 1011J16

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Designs in Archictecture; consisting of ...
Éditeur : I. Taylor, London
Date d'édition : 1778
Reliure : Leather
Illustrateur : John Soan
Etat : Very Good Indeed
Edition : First edition.
Type de livre : book