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GIBBS, James. A Book of Architecture, containing Designs of Buildings and Ornaments, London: for W. Innys and R. Manby (and others), 1739.
2°, 150 engraved plates, one folding, a few double-page (title page laid down, small piece torn away at corner, folding plate laid down, creased and torn, a few short tears to other plates, occasional light spotting and soiling), 19th-century calf gilt (covers partially detached, heavily rubbed and scuffed), bookplate of Robert Bald, stamps of Edinburgh Architectural Association on front blanks.
Second edition. Berlin Cat. 2334; Fowler 138 (first edition).
2°, 150 engraved plates, one folding, a few double-page (title page laid down, small piece torn away at corner, folding plate laid down, creased and torn, a few short tears to other plates, occasional light spotting and soiling), 19th-century calf gilt (covers partially detached, heavily rubbed and scuffed), bookplate of Robert Bald, stamps of Edinburgh Architectural Association on front blanks.
Second edition. Berlin Cat. 2334; Fowler 138 (first edition).
