Buy this book on-line Sir William Chambers (opinions of) : A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the Five Orders of ArchitectureThomas Kelly, London, 1839
Containing the most plain and simple rules for drawing and executing them in the purest style; with , and othe reminent architects, both ancient and modern. Exhibiting the most approved modes of applying each in practice, with directions for the design and execution of various kinds of buiildings, both useful and ornamental and suitable to the climate of Great Britain. Including an historical description of Gothic Architecture, shewing its origin, and also a comparison of the Gothic Architecture of England, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy; together with details of the first, second, and third periods of the Pointed Arch, or Gothic Style; illustrated with specimens selected from the most celebrated structures now existing, and numerous plans, elevations, sections, and details of various buildings, executed by architects of the Great Eminence. To which are added, in order to assist the student in drawing architectural objects with ease and accuracy, Treatises on projection, perspective, fractions, decimal artithmetic, &c. Concluding with and index and glossary of the terms of art, &c. Marbled boards, light foxing throughout, several plates loose from binding (see photos). Ribbed leather spine, gilt spine titles. Scarce original, as is.. Rare Original Edition. Book Condition: Good. Binding: 3/4 Leather Over Marbled Board Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Sir William Chambers (opinions of) : A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the Five Orders of Architecture. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, collectables, first editions, atlases and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |