The Architect and Builder's Miscellany, or Pocket Library

Charles Middleton, Architect

Published by Printed for J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, London, 1799

About this Item

1st edition, circa 1799. Charming "pocket library", with 60 lovely etched plates and plans, many with aquatint, all but a few with lavish hand-colouring. All plates and plans clean, sharp and very bright. Bound in an attractive contemporary calf, with decorative blindstamping to the panels and contrasting title and author labels at the spine. 12mo, VG+ to Near Fine, with a touch of light scuffing to the boards and light offsetting at the endsheets. From primitive huts to grand mansions, the designs include Gothic cottages, Regency villas, Chinese and Turkish garden buildings. [Berlin Kat. 2310; Not in Abbey]. Seller Inventory # 21869

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Architect and Builder's Miscellany, or ...

Publisher: Printed for J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, London

Publication Date: 1799

Binding: Full calf

Condition: Very Good +

Edition: 1st Edition