British Architectural Books and Writers: 1556-1785
by Harris, Eileen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0521385512
- ISBN 13
- 9780521385510
- Seller
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Kraków, Poland
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About This Item
Cambridge University Press, 1990 4to (27 cm), 571 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket in protective film (blind collector's stamp on half-title). First edition. This comprehensive study examines the evolution of architectural writing in Britain during the early modern period. Encompassing the contributions of architects, builders, theoreticians, and critics, as well as books on engineering and surveying, the book delves into the social, economic, and intellectual context of architectural writing. It provides detailed bibliographical descriptions of over 500 works. Originally published by Cambridge University Press in 1990, it has since become a standard reference in the field.
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- Bookseller
- Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko (PL)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008190
- Title
- British Architectural Books and Writers: 1556-1785
- Author
- Harris, Eileen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0521385512
- ISBN 13
- 9780521385510
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 1990
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture; Bibliography;
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About the Seller
Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko
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Kraków
About Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko
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