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GIBBS, James (1682-1754). A Book of Architecture containing Designs of Buildings and Ornaments. London: 1728.
2 (512 x 355mm). 150 engraved plates, 4 double-page, by H. Hulsbergh, B. Baron, J. Harris, E. Kirkhall, J. Mynde, and George Vertue, after Gibbs. (Lacking author portrait, unobtrusive spotting to a few text leaves.) 18th-century panelled reversed calf, tooled in blind, spine gilt (extremities rubbed, some staining).
FIRST EDITION. The influence of this work was enormous, reaching far beyond the country gentlemen at whom it was aimed, to India, South Africa, the West Indies, and to America, where it was a primary source for the builders of the White House. Gibbs was the first architect to produce independently a book of his own designs. Fowler 138; Harris 257.
2 (512 x 355mm). 150 engraved plates, 4 double-page, by H. Hulsbergh, B. Baron, J. Harris, E. Kirkhall, J. Mynde, and George Vertue, after Gibbs. (Lacking author portrait, unobtrusive spotting to a few text leaves.) 18th-century panelled reversed calf, tooled in blind, spine gilt (extremities rubbed, some staining).
FIRST EDITION. The influence of this work was enormous, reaching far beyond the country gentlemen at whom it was aimed, to India, South Africa, the West Indies, and to America, where it was a primary source for the builders of the White House. Gibbs was the first architect to produce independently a book of his own designs. Fowler 138; Harris 257.