LES PLANS, PROFILS, ET ELEVATIONS, DES VILLE, ET CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES, avec les Bosquets, et FONTAINES, tels quils sont a present; levez sur les lieux, dessinez et gravez, en 1714 et 1715. (followed by) Les Plans, Coupes, Profils et Elevations de la Chapelle du Chasteau de Versailles etc.

DEMORTAIN, G. and LE PAUTRE, P.

Published by Paris. Demortain. (1716-1724), 1716

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Folio 19 1/2 x 14 inches, bound in much later full calf, handsome but slightly rubbed- housed in a slip case. 54 engraved plates mounted on onglets made up as follows- Two engraved titles, engraved dedication and 51 plates - with 6 SPLENDID DOUBLE PAGE PROSPECTIVE VIEWS OF VERSAILLES, 2 large plans of Versailles, and 20 fine plates of the FOUNTAINS AND GARDENS (12 of these Garden and Fountain plates are double page and one has 2 plates on one sheet), plus 22 other plates including the Machine at Marly which was a hydraulic engine that supplied Versailles with water. Versailles, fountains, gardens and large perspective views. Fine dark impressions. Collations vary very slightly so sold as described. One plan and Marly with small repairs, and one plate with a short margin but a good copy. A MAGNIFICENT AND DECORATIVE ARCHITECTURAL WORK ON THE GREATEST OF ALL CHATEAUX. Bibliography - Millard French Books 122, Cohen de Ricci 808, Berlin Katalog 2491. Seller Inventory # 5998

Bibliographic Details

Title: LES PLANS, PROFILS, ET ELEVATIONS, DES VILLE...

Publisher: Paris. Demortain. (1716-1724)

Publication Date: 1716

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good