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PALLADIO, Andrea. The Four Books of Architecture...literally translated from the original Italian by Isaac Ware. London: I. Ware, 1738.
2° (390 x 230mm.), 4 parts in one volume, title printed in red and black, additional engraved title, 3pp. list of subscribers and 212 engraved plates (lacking engraved titles to parts II-IV, some slight paper discolouration). Contemporary calf gilt (joints cracking, spine and corners rubbed). Armorial bookplate of Thos. Baker of Farnham, Surrey.
Only issue of Ware's translation, made from the original Italian edition of 1570, and dedicated to Lord Burlington. Fowler 229.
2° (390 x 230mm.), 4 parts in one volume, title printed in red and black, additional engraved title, 3pp. list of subscribers and 212 engraved plates (lacking engraved titles to parts II-IV, some slight paper discolouration). Contemporary calf gilt (joints cracking, spine and corners rubbed). Armorial bookplate of Thos. Baker of Farnham, Surrey.
Only issue of Ware's translation, made from the original Italian edition of 1570, and dedicated to Lord Burlington. Fowler 229.