A description of the royal palace, and monastery of St. Laurence, called the Escurial; and of the Chapel Royal of the Pantheon. Translated from the Spanish of Frey Francisco de los Santos ... By George Thompson, of York, Esq
London: Printed by Dryden Leach, for S. Hooper, 1760. Hardbound. Thick brown flexible library cloth. xxxvii, [1], 299, [1] ; xi ,[1], 60 pp., with separate title-page for the section on the Chapel Royal. Twelve engraved copperplates, all but two folding or double-page. With subscribers' list. VG overall. Exlibrary with oval stamp and perforation stamp on title page, most plates also have a perforation stamp, many of the 12 plates are folding. Various states of foxing present on most plates, some quite fresh. Sold as an excellent utility copy. Item #125243
Two parts in one bound volume. Rare. In a custom library slipcase and protective folder. The Escorial, said by many to be one of the most remarkable buildings in Europe, is at once a convent, a church, a palace and a mausoleum. It was built by Philip II. of Spain (1556-I598), shortly after the battle of St Quentin, in which his army succeeded in routing the army of France. It was Designed and constructed by Juan Bautista de Toledo. it includes a college and a magnificent library, and is still a major visitor's attraction, located outside Madrid. The plates in this volume include a floor plan, an overall exterior view, and details of both the interior and exterior.
Price: $700.00