A Collection of the Most Approved Examples of Doorways From Ancient Buildings in Greece and Italy, expressly measured and delineated for this work, &c. Together with; A Collection of the Most Approved Examples of Doorways from Modern Buildings in Italy and Sicily, expressly measured and delineated for this work [Two Works Bound Together]

Donaldson, Thomas Leverton

Published by Bossange, Barthes and Lowell/John Weale, 1833

About this Item

1833 & 1836, first editions. Two works. Quarto. 31cm x 24cm approx. Ancient Doorways: 47pp + 25 plates and the additional plate "A" showing Rules for Gateways as laid down by Vitruvius. Modern Doorways: 22pp + 28 plates (final two plates incorrectly numbered as 29 & 30 instead of 27 & 28). Re-bound in a half calf, marbled boards, retaining earlier leather gilt title label on spine. Minor rubbing and wear to extremities. Binding square and firm. Replacement end papers. Occasional mild spotting/foxing within. Overall a 'Near Fine' copy. Scarce. Architecture.

Seller Inventory # 015504

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of the Most Approved Examples of Doorways From Ancient Buildings in Greece and Italy, expressly measured and delineated for this work, &c. Together with; A Collection of the Most Approved Examples of Doorways from Modern Buildings in Italy and Sicily, expressly measured and delineated for this work [Two Works Bound Together]
• Publisher: Bossange, Barthes and Lowell/John Weale
• Publication Date: 1833
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture