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Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Vitruvius Pollio. De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
Vitruvius Pollio
De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
1521]
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
Vignola, 1507-1573. Vignola, or the compleat architect :
Vignola, 1507–1573
Vignola, or the compleat architect
1655
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen
anno MDCXXIX [1629]
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. The first[-fift] booke of architecture /
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
The first[-fift] booke of architecture
1611
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. Gothic architecture, improved by rules and proportions.
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Gothic architecture, improved by rules and proportions
1747
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The First [... fourth] booke of architecture.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The First [... fourth] booke of architecture
not before 1611
Campbell, Colen, 1676-1729, author, illustrator. Vitruvius Britannicus, or, The British architect :
Campbell, Colen, 1676–1729
Vitruvius Britannicus, or, The British architect
MDCCXV-MDCCLXXI [1715-1771]
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor
1773
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. Palladio Londinensis, or, The London art of building :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
Palladio Londinensis, or, The London art of building
1738
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The country builder's estimator, or, The architect's companion for estimating of new buildings ... : to which is added several new tables ... /
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The country builder's estimator, or, The architect's companion for estimating of new buildings ... : to which is added several new tables ...
1755
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, author, illustrator, publisher. Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. XXX. pieces d'architecture : tirees du tres exellent auteur Vincent Scamozze : et autres : tres necessaire a ceux qui sont Proffession de cet Art =
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
XXX. pieces d'architecture : tirees du tres exellent auteur Vincent Scamozze : et autres : tres necessaire a ceux qui sont Proffession de cet Art =
1660.]
Wrighte, William. Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement :
Wrighte, William
Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement
1767
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Traité des manieres de dessiner les ordres de l'architecture antique en toutes leurs parties :
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Traité des manieres de dessiner les ordres de l'architecture antique en toutes leurs parties
MVICLXIIII [1664, i.e. 1665]
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Six new designs for convenient farm-houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Six new designs for convenient farm-houses
1751
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor
1799
Guarini, Guarino, 1624-1683, author, draftsman. Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare :
Guarini, Guarino, 1624–1683
Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture
1750
Vitruvius Pollio. L. Victruuii Pollionis ad Cesarem Augustum De architectura liber primus.
Vitruvius Pollio
L. Victruuii Pollionis ad Cesarem Augustum De architectura liber primus
1486 or 7]
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, etcher, publisher. A book of ceilings :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
A book of ceilings
MDCCLXXXI [1776]
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774, author. The perspective of architecture :
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
The perspective of architecture
MDCCLXI [1761]
Montano, Giovanni Battista, 1545-1621, author, illustrator. Li cinque libri di architettura /
Montano, Giovanni Battista, 1545–1621
Li cinque libri di architettura
1684
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, author. The four books of Andrea Palladio's architecture :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The four books of Andrea Palladio's architecture
anno MDCCXXXVII [1738]
Overton, Thomas Collins. The temple builder's most useful companion, being fifty entire new original designs for pleasure and recreation :
Overton, Thomas Collins
The temple builder's most useful companion, being fifty entire new original designs for pleasure and recreation
1766
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved
1755
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. I quattro libri dell'architettura di Andrea Palladio :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
I quattro libri dell'architettura di Andrea Palladio
1570
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Select architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Select architecture
MDCCLVII [1757]
Aheron, John, author, illustrator, publisher. A general treatise of architecture :
Aheron, John
A general treatise of architecture
MDCCLIV [1754]
Halfpenny, William, -1755. The modern builder's assistant, or, A concise epitome of the whole system of architecture :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
The modern builder's assistant, or, A concise epitome of the whole system of architecture
MDCCVLII [i.e. 1757]
The Builder's magazine: or, A universal dictionary for architects, carpenters, masons, bricklayers, &c. ...
The Builder's magazine: or, A universal dictionary for architects, carpenters, masons, bricklayers, &c. ..
MDCC LXXXVIII [1788]
Capra, Alessandro, 17th cent. La nvova architettura civile, e militare /
Capra, Alessandro, 17th cent
La nvova architettura civile, e militare
MDCCXVII [1717]
Darly, Matthias, illustrator. A compleat body of architecture :
Darly, Matthias
A compleat body of architecture
January 12, 1773
Neve, Richard. The city and country purchaser's and builder's dictionary, or, The complete builder's guide :
Neve, Richard
The city and country purchaser's and builder's dictionary, or, The complete builder's guide
1736
Aldrich, Henry, 1648-1710. Elementa architecturae civilis ad Vitruvii veterumque disciplinam,
Aldrich, Henry, 1648–1710
Elementa architecturae civilis ad Vitruvii veterumque disciplinam,
1789
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century. Every man a compleat builder, or, Easy rules and proportions for drawing and working the several parts of architecture ... /
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century
Every man a compleat builder, or, Easy rules and proportions for drawing and working the several parts of architecture ...
1774
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. A treatise of architecture :
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A treatise of architecture
1724
Revesi Bruti, Ottavio. A new and accurate method of delineating all the parts of the different orders in architecture :
Revesi Bruti, Ottavio
A new and accurate method of delineating all the parts of the different orders in architecture
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Ware, Isaac, 1704?-1766, author, illustrator. A complete body of architecture :
Ware, Isaac, 1704?-1766
A complete body of architecture
MDCCLVI [1756, i.e. 1757]
Vitruvius Pollio. The architecture of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio :
Vitruvius Pollio
The architecture of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
MDCCCXXVI [1826]
Vitruvius Pollio. The architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio /
Vitruvius Pollio
The architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio
MDCCXCI [1791]
Emlyn, Henry, 1728 or 1729-1815, author. A proposition for a new order in architecture :
Emlyn, Henry, 1728 or 1729–1815
A proposition for a new order in architecture
MDCCLXXXI [1781]
Neve, Richard. The city and countrey [sic] purchaser, and builder's dictionary, or, The compleat builder's guide ... /
Neve, Richard
The city and countrey [sic] purchaser, and builder's dictionary, or, The compleat builder's guide ...
1703
Vitruvius Pollio. An abridgment of the architecture of Vitruvius :
Vitruvius Pollio
An abridgment of the architecture of Vitruvius
1692
Proofs for a selection of plates in Vitruvius Brittanicus, volume 5.
Proofs for a selection of plates in Vitruvius Brittanicus, volume 5
[1771?]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant
MDCCLXXIV [1774]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs
1757
Wallis, N. The carpenter's treasure :
Wallis, N
The carpenter's treasure
[1773]
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor
1775
Halfpenny, William, -1755. A new and compleat system of architecture delineated, in a variety of plans and elevations of designs for convenient and decorated houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
A new and compleat system of architecture delineated, in a variety of plans and elevations of designs for convenient and decorated houses
1749
Soane, John, 1753-1837. Designs in architecture :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Designs in architecture
1778
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 4-1778. An essay on architecture.
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 4–1778
An essay on architecture
1776]
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Excerpts from the Four books on architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Excerpts from the Four books on architecture
2008
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Second letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of ****** :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Second letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of ******
1752
Roman, Edward. The gentleman's and builder's director, or, A key that openth to your sight at once, brick work ... /
Roman, Edward
The gentleman's and builder's director, or, A key that openth to your sight at once, brick work ...
1734
Swan, Abraham. The British architect, or, The builder's treasury of stair-cases :
Swan, Abraham
The British architect, or, The builder's treasury of stair-cases
1750
Soane, John, 1753-1837. Designs in architecture :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Designs in architecture
1797
Gruber, Johann Sebastian. Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule :
Gruber, Johann Sebastian
Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule
An. 1697
Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548. Der furnembsten, notwendigsten, der gantzen Architectur angehörigen mathematischen vnd mechanischen Künst, eygentlicher Bericht, vnd vast klare, verstendliche Vnterrichtung :
Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548
Der furnembsten, notwendigsten, der gantzen Architectur angehörigen mathematischen vnd mechanischen Künst, eygentlicher Bericht, vnd vast klare, verstendliche Vnterrichtung
Anno 1547
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor ... :
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor ...
1799
Francine, Alexandre, -1648, author, illustrator. A nevv book of architecture :
Francine, Alexandre, -1648
A nevv book of architecture
1669
Robinson, William, approximately 1744- Proportional architecture, or, The five orders : regulated by equal parts : after so concise a method that renders it useful to all artists and easy to every capacity : to which is added a practical and familiar explanation of the terms herein used.
Robinson, William, approximately 1744–
Proportional architecture, or, The five orders : regulated by equal parts : after so concise a method that renders it useful to all artists and easy to every capacity : to which is added a practical and familiar explanation of the terms herein used
1759
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. The mirror of architecture, or, The ground-rules of the art of building /
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
The mirror of architecture, or, The ground-rules of the art of building
1676
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The builder's director, or, Bench-mate :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The builder's director, or, Bench-mate
1761
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711-1769. An essay on the study and practice of architecture :
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711–1769
An essay on the study and practice of architecture
1756
Androuet du Cerceau, Jacques, active 1549-1584, author. De architectura Iacobi Androuetii du Cerceau, opus :
Androuet du Cerceau, Jacques, active 1549–1584
De architectura Iacobi Androuetii du Cerceau, opus
1559
Leoni, Giacomo, approximately 1686-1746, architect. [Plans, elevations, and section for Carshalton House]
Leoni, Giacomo, approximately 1686–1746
[Plans, elevations, and section for Carshalton House]
[1728?]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. An essay in defence of ancient architecture, or, A parallel of the ancient buildings with the modern :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
An essay in defence of ancient architecture, or, A parallel of the ancient buildings with the modern
1728
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688, author, illustrator. L'academia Todesca della architectura, scultura & pittura, oder, Teutsche Academie der edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
L'academia Todesca della architectura, scultura & pittura, oder, Teutsche Academie der edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste
Anno Christi MDCLXXV [1675]
Darly, Matthias, author, publisher. The ornamental architect, or, Young artists instructor :
Darly, Matthias
The ornamental architect, or, Young artists instructor
[1770 or 1771]
Over, Charles. Ornamental architecture in the Gothic, Chinese, and modern taste :
Over, Charles
Ornamental architecture in the Gothic, Chinese, and modern taste
1758
Rawlins, Thomas. Familiar architecture :
Rawlins, Thomas
Familiar architecture
MDCCLXVII [1768]
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Selections from Palladio's I Quattro libri dell'architettura.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Selections from Palladio's I Quattro libri dell'architettura
second half of the 15th century
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Andrea Palladio's Five orders of architecture :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Andrea Palladio's Five orders of architecture
MDCCXXIX. [1729]
Alberti, Leon Battista, 1404-1472. Leonis Baptiste Alberti De re aedificatoria incipit.
Alberti, Leon Battista, 1404–1472
Leonis Baptiste Alberti De re aedificatoria incipit
anno Salutis millesimo octavagesimo quinto, quarto chalendas Ianuarius [29 December 1485]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, author, illustrator, publisher. The principles of ancient masonry, or, A general system of building compleated :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The principles of ancient masonry, or, A general system of building compleated
1733
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. L'idea della architettvra universale,
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
L'idea della architettvra universale,
1615
Shortess, J. Harmonic architecture :
Shortess, J
Harmonic architecture
1741
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant : shewing the most approved and easy methods for drawing and working the whole or separate part of any building : ... rules of carpentry ... : with plans and elevations of gentlemen's and farm-houses, barns, &c.
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant : shewing the most approved and easy methods for drawing and working the whole or separate part of any building : ... rules of carpentry ... : with plans and elevations of gentlemen's and farm-houses, barns, &c
1789
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century. The magazine of architecture, perspective, & sculpture :
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century
The magazine of architecture, perspective, & sculpture
MDCCXXX [1730]
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667. A brief discourse concerning the three chief principles of magnificent building.
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667
A brief discourse concerning the three chief principles of magnificent building
1662
Skaife, Thomas. A key to civil architecture, or, The universal British builder :
Skaife, Thomas
A key to civil architecture, or, The universal British builder
1776
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of architecture
1663
Bosboom, Simon, 1614-1670. A brief and plain description of the five orders of columns of architecture :
Bosboom, Simon, 1614–1670
A brief and plain description of the five orders of columns of architecture
1676
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d', 1653-1701. Vignola revived :
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d', 1653–1701
Vignola revived
MDCCLXI [1761]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. The qualifications and duty of a surveyor explained in a letter to the right honourable the Earl of ****** :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
The qualifications and duty of a surveyor explained in a letter to the right honourable the Earl of ******
1752
Crunden, John, ca. 1745-1835. Convenient and ornamental architecture :
Crunden, John, ca. 1745–1835
Convenient and ornamental architecture
1767,
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of architecture
1668
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
Aldrich, Henry, 1648-1710. The elements of civil architecture according to Vitruvius and other ancients and the most approved practice of modern authors, especially Palladio by Henry Aldrich, translated by Philip Smyth.
Aldrich, Henry, 1648–1710
The elements of civil architecture according to Vitruvius and other ancients and the most approved practice of modern authors, especially Palladio by Henry Aldrich, translated by Philip Smyth
1789
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. A book of perspective & geometry :
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
A book of perspective & geometry
1657
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The builder's director, or, Bench-mate :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The builder's director, or, Bench-mate
[1790?]
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Useful architecture :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Useful architecture
1760
Swan, Abraham. The British architect, or, The builder's treasury of stair-cases.
Swan, Abraham
The British architect, or, The builder's treasury of stair-cases
1745
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, author, illustrator, publisher. A treatise on the five orders of architecture :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
A treatise on the five orders of architecture
MDCCLXXXVII [1787]
Neve, Richard. The city and country purchaser, and Builder's dictionary, or, The compleat builders guide ... /
Neve, Richard
The city and country purchaser, and Builder's dictionary, or, The compleat builders guide ...
1726
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Andrea Palladio's architecture, in four books :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Andrea Palladio's architecture, in four books
MDCCXXVI [1736]