LE CLERC, Sébastien (1637--1714)
A treatise of architectvre, with remarks and observations. Necessary for young people, who would apply themselves to that noble art. By Seb. Le Clerc, ...
London: printed and sold by Richard Ware, 1732.
2 vols ; 20.0 cm. (8º)
I: [8], v, [1], 143, [3] p.
II: engr. frontis. port., engr. t.-pl., [5], 181 pl.

In this copy the volume of plates (engraved by John Sturt) has the imprint of 'Richd. Ware at the Bible & Sun on Ludgate Hill', datable to about 1747. This is a reprint of the first English edition of 1723--4, which was translated by Ephraim Chambers from the original French edition of 1714. There are two plates numbered 61 (A and B); plate 79 is omitted. The final 3 pp. of the text volume contain the publisher's list. Harris and Savage 485; ESTC t79286.

Copy Notes The two volumes bound in one.

Binding C18th sprinkled calf, gilt double-rule spine, red morocco spine-label.

Reference Number 2620