1773 1ed French Architecture Blondel Illustrated Palaces Garden Fountains Stairs

BLONDEL, Jacques-Francois

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Jacques-François Blondel was an 18th-century French architect known for his contributions to the Royal Academy of Architecture much in part to his book ‘Cours d’Architecture’. This book became one of the most important works of French architecture of its era, not only for lessons in architecture and building but for the exquisite folding engravings that were published with it.

 

This rare volume of engravings from Blondel’s famous work contain views of grand staircases, fountains, gardens and garden layouts, vases, palace facades, and even city and chateau floor plans! An impressive tome with 52 exquisite engravings!

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1773 1ed French Architecture Blondel Illustrated Palaces Garden Fountains Stairs

 

Jacques-François Blondel was an 18th-century French architect known for his contributions to the Royal Academy of Architecture much in part to his book ‘Cours d’Architecture’. This book became one of the most important works of French architecture of its era, not only for lessons in architecture and building but for the exquisite folding engravings that were published with it.

 

This rare volume of engravings from Blondel’s famous work contain views of grand staircases, fountains, gardens and garden layouts, vases, palace facades, and even city and chateau floor plans! An impressive tome with 52 exquisite engravings!

 

Item number: #21326

Price: $750

 

BLONDEL, Jacques-Francois

 

Planches pour le volume du Cours d’architecture, qui contient les leçons données en 1750, & les années suivantes… quatrieme volume

 

Paris: Chez Desaint, libraire, 1773. First edition.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • 52 engravings
      • Plates numbered I-LI, with two numbered XXXIX
    • Language: French
    • Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
    • Size: ~7.5in X 4.75in (19cm x 12cm)
    • Rare and desirable

 

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21326

Category

Arts & Architecture

Authors

BLONDEL, Jacques-Francois

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

French

Binding

Vellum

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete