Traite theorique et pratique de l'art de batir
Paris: L'auteur, 1827-1832. Hardbound. 3/4 crumbled leather with deckled boards, all spines are missing. Volumes 1, 2 and 3 bound into one book, covers off. Vol. 1: xvi, 341 pp. Vol. 2 (Appendice): 363 pp.; Vol. 3: 202 pp. Accompanied by 2 volumes containing a total of 207 numbered plates and engravings. Fair. Contents VG, light sporadic foxing, bindings are in need of repair Ex art library with blindstamps on all plates not large. Item #118037
Text is in French. Uncommon copy of this edition, may be lacking volumes 4 and 5 (published later). The plate volumes are quite scarce, and each plate is referred back to the volume and section to which it applies.
Price: $566.95