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TAYLOR, I. and J.
[Catalogue. 1793]
A catalogue of modern books on architecture, theoretical, practical, and ornamental; viz. books of plans and elevations for houses, temples, bridges, &c. Of ornaments for internal decorations, foliage for carvers, &c. Books of use to carpenters, bricklayers, and workmen in general, &c. &c. Which, with the best ancient authors, are constantly on sale at I. and J. Taylor's Architectural Library, No. 56, High Holborn, London: where may be had the works of the most celebrated French architects and engineers, of which a MS. catalogue may be seen.
London (Place), [1793].
4 p. ; 37.2 cm. (2°)

Drop-head title. First line of text: 'Thirty Capitals of Columns, with Six Friezes, from the Antique. Engraved in Aqua-tinta by G. Richardson, on 18'. The date of this publishers' list may be inferred from its inclusion of Soane's Sketches in architecture and George Richardson's Capitals of columns, both published by I. and J. Taylor in 1793. ESTC t96025.

Copy Notes Copy 1: Bound probably as issued after a copy of Soane's Sketches in architecture (q.v.) and G.J. Parkyns's Six designs for improving and embellishing grounds (q.v.).
Copy 2: 38.2 cm. Bound after John Smeaton, A narrative of the building and a description of the construction of the Edystone lighthouse, 2nd ed., 1793 (q.v.).

Reference Number 3427

Additional Names Taylor's Architectural Library; I. and J.$Taylor's Architectural Library (London, England)


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