Campbell, Colin
Vitruvius Britannicus
£3,750
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 23 June 2021 at 11:00 BST
Description
or The British Architect, containing the Plans, Elevations and Sections of the Regular Buildings both Publick and Private in Great Britain... in 200 large Folio Plates. London: sold by the author, 1717-1717-1725. 3 volumes, folio (440 x 275mm), engraved titles to volumes 1 and 2, printed title to volume 3 in red and black, with 295 engraved plates after Colin Campbell, list of subscribers in all volumes, rebound in period style panelled calf, spines gilt, occasional light spotting, repairs to a few leaves and plates
Footnote
Note: A magnificent collection of copperplate engravings. The Vitruvius Britannicus catalogues in fine detail many of the great English country houses and public buildings. Its beautiful illustrations include facades, ground plans, exterior elevations, perspective views and layouts for gardens and parks. Featured buildings include those designed by Inigo Jones, the 17th century architect who introduced Palladianism into England and the Classical-Revival architecture of Sir John Vanbrugh, as well as contemporary designs, including those of the author, the Scottish architect Colin Campbell. This work was instrumental in popularising the Neo-Palladian style in Britain and America during the eighteenth century and stands out as one of the most influential and original English architectural books of all time.