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CAMPBELL, Colin (d.1720) and others. Vitruvius Britannicus. London: [1715]-1731.
Volumes I-III only (of 5), 2° (458 x 290mm). Parallel titles, text and captions in French and English. Two engraved titles, one letterpress title printed in red and black, one engraved dedication, 231 engraved plates, 14 folding and 40 double-page. (Plate 37 in vol.I loosely inserted and with frayed margins.) Contemporary calf (extrmities scuffed). Provenance: Dunraven Limerick Estates Company, Adare Manor, Co. Limerick (sale: Christie's 17 April 1969 sold ¨100 to Quaritch).
FIRST EDITIONS. The contents list in volume III lists an engraved title, dedication and a final plate that are not present, but apparently are not required. Cf. Fowler 76. (3)
Volumes I-III only (of 5), 2° (458 x 290mm). Parallel titles, text and captions in French and English. Two engraved titles, one letterpress title printed in red and black, one engraved dedication, 231 engraved plates, 14 folding and 40 double-page. (Plate 37 in vol.I loosely inserted and with frayed margins.) Contemporary calf (extrmities scuffed). Provenance: Dunraven Limerick Estates Company, Adare Manor, Co. Limerick (sale: Christie's 17 April 1969 sold ¨100 to Quaritch).
FIRST EDITIONS. The contents list in volume III lists an engraved title, dedication and a final plate that are not present, but apparently are not required. Cf. Fowler 76. (3)