Architectura of Wiskunstige verhandeling, om de voornaamste eigenschappen der burgerlyke bouwkonst betrekkelyk te maaken tot de vyf bouw-orders [...].

2 parts in 1 vol., folio: [2]-xxi-[1]-59-[1], [2]-vi-[2]-95-[1] pp.

Mod. half leather, marbled paper over boards. Good copy.

First and only edition of this rare Dutch architectural handbook on the construction of private houses, estates, bridges, etc. and full of practical calculations of measurements and proportions. Engr. ill. (complete): 2 title-vign. by S.L. Matthys and 22 large folding plates (9, 13) showing monumental doors, fire places, ceilings, facades, etc.
Ref. Berlin Kat. 2226. - Bierens de Haan 295. - STCN. - Not in Fowler.