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728. VITRUVE, Abregé des dix livres d’architecture de Vitruve par Perrault, Paris, chez Coignard, 1674, in 8, figurato.
Questo dotto ed elegante lavoro estratto da un’opera classica e grandiosa come Vitruvio, non poteva esser fatto con maggiore accorgimento e trovansi in fine undici tavole intagliate in rame con molto buon gusto ed accuratezza.
Questo dotto ed elegante lavoro estratto da un’opera classica e grandiosa come Vitruvio, non poteva esser fatto con maggiore accorgimento e trovansi in fine undici tavole intagliate in rame con molto buon gusto ed accuratezza.
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Abregé des dix livres d'architecture de Vitruve.

Publication date(s):
1674
Other title(s):
De architectura. Abridgement. French
Author:
Vitruvius Pollio
Imprint:
A Paris : Chez Jean Baptiste Coignard
Language:
French
Cicognara number:
728
Note(s):
  • Privilege of 4 April 1672 on last p. gives Claude Perrault permission to publish both his complete translation of Vitruvius (appeared 1673) and the present abridgment.
  • Some of the 11 etched ill. are signed by Le Clerc. Ten are full page, with one folded double page signed X2, tipped onto stub at centerfold. Cut with French royal arms on t.p. Head- and tail-pieces, initials.
  • Signatures: ã6 A-V8+4 X4 Y8 Z6.
  • Errata, last p.
Subject:
Architecture
DCL number:
b35