Vitruvius Britannicus; The New Vitruvius Britannicus; and Guide to Vitruvius Britannicus Four-Volume Collection

VITRUVIUS BRITANNICUS; THE NEW VITRUVIUS BRITANNICUS; AND GUIDE TO VITRUVIUS BRITANNICUS. Complete four-volume Benjamin Blom edition, New York, 1967–1972. Three substantial facsimile volumes reproducing the celebrated eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century architectural works, together with the accompanying annotated and analytical guide. An outstanding reference collection illustrating the development of British architecture, particularly the great country houses, public buildings and architectural achievements of the Georgian period. Profusely illustrated with architectural elevations, plans, sections and engraved plates, including many double-page illustrations.Volume I (1967): Vitruvius Britannicus, or The British Architect, by Colen Campbell, with an introduction by John Harris. Originally published in three volumes, London, 1715–1725. Reissued in one volume measuring 13½ × 10½ inches. Collation: iv preliminary pages, two title pages, 10 pages of text and 100 plates; followed by the title page for the original Volume II, 8 pages and 100 plates; followed by 12 pages, including the title page for Volume III, and 100 plates.Volume II (1967): Vitruvius Britannicus, by J. Badeslade and J. Rocque, originally announced in 1739, together with the continuation by John Woolfe and James Gandon, originally published in two volumes, 1767–1771. Reissued in one volume measuring 13½ × 10½ inches. Collation: 12 pages and 113 plates, mostly double-page; followed by the title and dedication pages for Volume IV, 12 pages and 98 plates; followed by the title and dedication pages for Volume V, 10 pages and 100 plates.Volume III (1970): The New Vitruvius Britannicus, by George Richardson, originally published in two volumes, London, 1802–1808. Reissued in one large-format volume measuring 16 × 12 inches. Collation: title page for Volume I, 20 pages of parallel English and French text and 72 plates; followed by the title page for Volume II, 2 pages of contents covering both volumes, 10 pages of English and French text and 70 plates.Volume IV (1972): Guide to Vitruvius Britannicus: Annotated and Analytical Index to the Plates, by Paul Breman and Denise Addis. Measuring 10¼ × 7 inches, comprising xix + [2] + 132 pages, with four large folding maps at the rear and diagrams and plans throughout the text. An invaluable companion providing detailed identification and analysis of the architectural plates. The four volumes are in Very Good, clean condition throughout, with minor rubbing to the lettering on the spines. A substantial and impressive architectural reference collection, offered together as a complete four-volume set. VG. Photographs Will Be Supplied If Requested. PLEASE NOTE:- This is a extremely heavy set (Packed Weight = approx 9 kilos) therefore Extra shipping fees will be required.…