Identity area
Reference code
ABC/179
Title
A book of architecture containing design of buildings and ornaments.
Date(s)
- 1728 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
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Scope and content
A book dedicated to a number of detailed drawings of architectural design and ornaments, the volume consists of a series of plates with a short description of each plate, the plates contains plans, sections, elevations, ceiling details, column details, statues and ionice orders all to scale. Plates included are: St. Martin in the Fields; St. Mary le Strand; Marybone Chapel; The Church of All Hallows; St. Clemente Danes; Kings's College at Cambridge; The Public Building at Cambridge; A series of homes for "honourable men"; Monuments and Pavillions; Chimneys, Ironmongary; Cisterns; and Pedestals.
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
scuffed corners and spine