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9 - [ARCHITECTURE]. PALLADIO (Andrea). The Four Books on Archite…
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[ARCHITECTURE]. PALLADIO (Andrea). The Four Books on Architecture by Andrea Palladio. Translated into French. In which, following a short treatise on the five Orders, with some of the most essential observations for proper building, he discusses the construction of private houses, major roads, bridges, public squares, xystes, basilicas, and temples. First French edition of this historic reference work on classical architecture, illustrated with 221 woodcut plates, 161 of which are full-page. Paris, Edme Martin, 1650. 4 books in one folio volume (250 x 370 mm), fawn calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons, edges speckled with red. Contemporary binding. 1 blank leaf, 329 pp., 3 blank leaves, four frontispiece titles, 238 woodcut illustrations, including nearly 221 architectural illustrations and 161 full-page plates. Binding rubbed and spine creased, a few small paper losses at the hinge near the first frontispiece title page, a few sporadic water stains or ink spots (notably p. 215), slight foxing. Spine and corners restored. French first edition of this seminal work on the dissemination and theorisation of classical architecture, illustrated with nearly 221 woodcut plates, including 161 full-page plates, as well as several engraved initials and headpieces and a frontispiece. First published in 1570 in Venice, Andrea Palladio’s (1508–1580) manual aims to teach ancient architecture, rationalise it and demonstrate its intellectual superiority. After several reprints in Italy, it was first published in France in 1650 by Edme Martin at the request of Cardinal Richelieu, based on the translation by Roland Fréart de Chambray (1606–1676). The woodcuts used here are the same as those in the original. The book is in good condition in its 17th-century binding.
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About the sale Fine antique and collectible books, manuscripts and modern illustrated works
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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