BLONDEL (Jacques-François). OF THE DISTRIBUTION... - Lot 32 - De Baecque et Associés

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BLONDEL (Jacques-François). OF THE DISTRIBUTION... - Lot 32 - De Baecque et Associés
BLONDEL (Jacques-François). OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOUSES OF PLEASURE AND OF THE DECORATION OF THE BUILDINGS IN GENERAL. Paris, chez Jombert, libraire du Roy pour l'artillerie et le génie, 1737-38. 2 volumes in-4° of [10]-16-198 ; 8-180 pages, decorated calf, spine ribbed and decorated, red tr (period binding). First edition and second printing without the errata leaf. All pages are framed and the illustration includes an allegorical frontispiece by Cochin fils engraved by Soubeyran, remarkable vignettes, lettering and lamp-heads, a dedication with the arms of Turgot and 155 beautiful plates, some double-page or folding, drawn and most often engraved by the author. They represent facades, sections and perspectives of buildings, as well as gardens, fountains, fireplaces, colonnades, bronzes, woodwork and numerous details of ornamentation. Superb work giving insights into everything that can contribute to the elegance and pleasure of houses under the reign of Louis XV. This book had an important influence on the neo-classical style. Small marginal hole on 3 leaves, a few light marginal rings, old restorations to the headpieces, the plates are mounted on tabs to facilitate consultation.
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