Penrose, Francis Cranmer
An Investigation of the Principles of Athenian Architecture
£1,071
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
... results of a recent survey conducted chiefly with reference to the optical refinements exhibited in the Construction of the Ancient Buildings at Athens... published by the Society of Dilettanti. London: Longman & Co. & John Murray, 1851. Folio (54.6 x 35.4cm), 41 plates and plans (as called for, the frontispiece being plate 1), 4 coloured, modern red half morocco, spine gilt
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.