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Vintage Folio, Civil Architecture, English, Sir William Chambers, Reproduction

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This is a vintage folio A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture. An unbound reproduction of the 18th century original by Sir William Chambers, printed in 1969. Born in Sweden, Sir William Chambers (1723 - 1796) was an 18th century British architect, his time with the Swedish East India Company taking him to China, where he studied architecture and decoration. After a spell in Paris and Italy, his return to Britain in 1755 saw the opening of an architecture practice in London. Treatise on Civil Architecture (1759) was an influential title, with information and renditions of the classical orders. The title was changed from the third edition onwards to reflect its more decorative approach to architecture. His works include the Gold State Coach still in use by The Royal Family and The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens, London. Large size folio, unbound with pages intact Reproduced with permission from the original, held by the Royal Institute of British Architects This Third Edition features the revised title, as published in 1791 Printed in English across approximately 157 pages, including illustrations Great detail of the Classical Orders and their use in architecture This is a fascinating vintage reproduction of William Chambers' A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture, an influential 18th century work on the subject. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 33cm (13'') Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'') Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.95291stDibs: LU2645337874552

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