A Dictionary of Architecture

Three volume dictionary of Architecture by Robert Stuart with two volumes of text and a volume of plates, series complete with replaced spines dated “1840”. The set is generally dated around 1830, and is in very good condition with foxing and the occasional torn page. The bookplate of previous owner is inside all three volumes. Signature of G. W. Aldridge/Rochester/1851 is on first spare. Aldridge was a politician in Rochester, New York; from the date on the inscription, it is the father who was mayor from 1873-1874 who owned this set (rather than the son, Republican Party boss and New York politician). The set is in good condition with replaced spines and a replaced title page in volume three. Very Good Condition: 8vo: Three volumes: 3/4 leather with marbled paper over publisher’s boards: replaced spines in tan leather with original leather corners: corners are bent and scuffed with some loss: marble papers torn and peeled with exposed boards: extensive rub on remaining papers: brown leather spines with red label and gilt lettering of title in label and date at tail: bookplate inside all three volumes: pencil on spare with “G W Aldridge/Rochester/1851” inside volumes one and two: replaced endpapers in all and facsimile title page in volume three: volume three consists of plates and index: occasional in-text illustration in volume one: volume one has taped repair to spare, title page and “b” (preface) with next page of preface torn at bottom and missing about a half an inch of text: foxing throughout and discoloration of paper due to age: “A Dictionary of Architecture; Hisorical, Descriptive, Topographical, Decorative, Theoretical, and Mechanical, Alphabetically Arranged, Familiarly Explained, and Adapted to the Comprehension of Workmen, &c. &c.” By Robert Stuart Architect and Civil Engineer. Illustrated by One Thousand Drawings of Subjects Referred to in the Work: in Three Volumes: London: Publsherd by Jones, & Co., ND circa 1830. COLA1830DKLA.…