Cours d'Architecture, qui comprend Les Ordres De Vignole, Avec des Commentaires, les Figures & Descriptions . Revu & augmente de plusieurs Desseins & Preceptes . Premiere Partie [and] Explication Des Termes D'Architecture.

d'Aviler (Augustin Charles) [Daviler]

Published by Paris: Mariette, 1710. Revised and Augmented edition.

About this Item

Two volumes, paginated consecutively (1-355; 357-920). 4to. Old sheep, perhaps late 18th century, the spines lettered in gilt. Wear to edges, the leather on the spine of Volume I chipped, cracking at hinges but sound, a very good set in general. Complete with the extra engraved title in Volume I, 140 engraved plates in Volume I (57 are double-page or folding), and an extra engraved title page in Volume II. A sound and complete set in a contemporary binding; some discoloration at page edges, plates are clean and attractive. First published in 1691, this 1710 edition is revised and enlarged. d'Aviler (1683-1756) was a significant French architect who worked in Montpellier and Nimes.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cours d'Architecture, qui comprend Les Ordres De Vignole, Avec des Commentaires, les Figures & Descriptions . Revu & augmente de plusieurs Desseins & Preceptes . Premiere Partie [and] Explication Des Termes D'Architecture.
• Publisher: Paris: Mariette, 1710. Revised and Augmented edition.
• Binding: Hardcover
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