The elements of architecture / collected by Henry Wotton, Knight, from the best authors and examples.
Alternate Title(s):
Elements of architectvre
Published / Created:
London : Printed by Iohn Bill, MDCXXIV [1624]
Physical Description:
[10], 123, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
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Classification:
Books
Notes:
BEIN Eliz 244: The first edition, with cancel signed B₄. Bound in contemporary blind-tooled vellum. Inscribed "Ex dono Authoris" on the title page. Signature of John Poley, dated 1655, on the title page,and signature of Chr. Robinson of Lincoln's Inn, dated 1735, on the front endpaper. Three bookplates of George Cornwall Legh and the High Legh Library. Closely trimmed, affecting title page and some catchwords. Gift of H. Page Cross.
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- Early works to 1800. | Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568-1639 -- Inscription. (bein) | Poley, John -- Autograph. (bein) | Robinson, Christopher, b. 1712 or 13 -- Autograph. (bein) | Legh, George Cornwall -- Bookplate. (bein) | Cross, H. Page, 1910-1975 -- Ownership. (bein) | High Legh Library -- Bookplate. (bein) | Davison, William, Esq., 1733 -- Autograph. (BACRB Copy 1) | Davison, Thomas -- Autograph. (BACRB Copy 1) | Cowley, Tho. -- Inscription. (BACRB Copy 2) | Beaumont, Richard Blackett -- Bookplate. (BACRB Copy 2)