English

The mirror of architecture, or, The ground-rules of the art of building, exactly laid down by Vincent Scamozzi, master-builder of Venice ; with the description and use of a joint-rule... by John Brown ; whereunto is added, a compendium of t

Nineteenth century calfskin binding with embossed decorative border. Portrait frontispiece reads 'The booke of architecture by Vincent Scamozzi, Mr. Builder of Venice. With very large additions by other hands.' Some pencil calculations inside front cover. Pencil drawings, including grandfather clock on verso of plates 27, 30. Double-fold rule immediately preceeding page 17 and further inserted engravings, some double-fold, in the remainder of this section. Measurement tables to rear (p.102-111). Manuscript signature on inside front cover, now illegible. Manuscript signature on verso of plate 17 'March 23 1737 Sarah B[---]. Her Book But on itt shee dos Nott Look.'

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