ABC/10 - Ancient, and modern architecture, consisting of views, plans, elevations, sections and details of the most remarkable edifices in the world in 3 vols. vol II

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Ancient, and modern architecture, consisting of views, plans, elevations, sections and details of the most remarkable edifices in the world in 3 vols. vol II

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  • 1844-1849 (Creation)

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A short introduction for some structures, consisting of views, plans, elevations and sections, some to scale. A focus on Italian, Byzantine and Venetian architecture, including ruins, statues, and tombs. Items included are: The Mosque of Cordova; Basilicas; Basilica of St. Clement at Rome; The Curch of St. Vital at Ravenna; The Catholicon, Cathedral of Athens; Church of St. Mary at Toscanella; Basilica of St. George in Velabro, Rome; The Church of Grotto Ferrata; Church of San Miniato, near Florence; The Foscari Palace at Venice; Church of St. Zacharias, at Venice; Library of St. Mark at Venice; The Basilica of St. Mary in Cosmedin at Rome; The Cloister of St. Paul's outside the walls of Rome; Church of Theotocos at Constantinople; Chapel at Cividale del Friuli; The Baptistry of Pisa; The Church of La Martorana at Palermo; The Church of St. Front at Perigueux; Ciborium of the Church of St. Paul outside the walls of Rome; Procuratie Nuove (Piazza of St. Mark at Venice); Vetheuil Church; Tomb of the Doge Vandramini at Venice; Baptismal Fonts; The Temple of Neptune at Paestum;

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    Corners slightly scuffed, some torn pages

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