Original Architecture Engraving 1736 Palladio Mansion and Plans

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Offered for Sale by Mick27 : The Best of Classical Greek and Roman Architecture Andrea Palladio Authentic engravings from ANDREA PALLADIO'S ARCHITECTURE, IN FOUR BOOKS Containing a Dissertation on the Five Orders & ye Most Necessary Observations Relating to all Kinds of Building, as also The Different Constructions of Public and Private-Houses, Highways, Bridges, Market-Places, Xystes, & Temples, with their Plans, Sections, & Elevations, The Whole Containing 226 Folio Copper-Plates Carefully Revis'd and Redelineated by Edward Hoppus Surveyor to ye Corporation of London Assurane and Embellish'd wth. a Large Variety of Chimney Pieces Collected from the Works of Inigo Jones & others. London Printed for Engraver, Benj: Cole.:1736. (English edition) Palladio was the greatest of the Renaissance architects. His huge importance stems from his meticulous study of Classical architectural forms. The first edition of Palladio's, Il Quattro Libri dell'Architettura, appeared in 1570. These engravings are on creamy-white chain-linked paper. General overall age-toning consistent with age. A wonderful piece of history to frame for your den, office, or most any room in your home. These are NOT recent reproductions...original from 1736. Sheet size: 8.5 x 13.5 inches Engraved area: 6.5 x 10.5 inches Engravings are crisper than shown in picture. read more

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