2 ff. xvi, 249 p., 55 lithographed plates. Original gold embossed green cloth slightly soiled, small repair to the half title, otherwise a sound coy of a scarce classic, beautifully rebound. A rare book published by the author in a limited number. The first thesis to reveal the use of curvature in ancient architecture. Pennethorne (1808-1889) was a nephew of John Nash and brother of Sir James Pennethorne, Architect to the Office of Works. The plates were drawn by John Robinson.

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The Geometry and Optics of Ancient Architecture, Illustrated By Examples from Thebes, Athens and Rome

Publisher

Williams and Norgate, London and Edinburgh

Publication Date

1878

Language

English

Binding

New Half Morocco

Condition

Very Good

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