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WOOLFE, John & James GANDON (publishers). Vitruvius Britannicus, or the British Architect; containing plans, elevations. and sections; of the regular buildings both public and private. in Great Britain ... vol. IV, [London: n.p.], 1767. Volume IV only (of 5). 2° (546 x 370mm.). Engraved title, title and text in parallel English and French, dedication leaf and 98 plates after J Woolfe, J. Gandon and William Chambers on 79 sheets, list of subscribers. (Most plates a little spotted and browned, mostly in the margins), contemporary half calf. (Worn, covers detached). Fowler 76.
Woolfe and Gandon's continuation of Colin Campbell's classic work, the fifth and final volume of which was completed in 1771, also published by Woolfe and Gandon. The New Vitruvius Britannicus, published by George Richardson, was published in 2 volumes between 1802 and 1808.
Woolfe and Gandon's continuation of Colin Campbell's classic work, the fifth and final volume of which was completed in 1771, also published by Woolfe and Gandon. The New Vitruvius Britannicus, published by George Richardson, was published in 2 volumes between 1802 and 1808.
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