BRANCA Giovanni Manuale di architettura di Giovanni Branca corretto ed accresciuto. Modena, presso la Societą Tipografica, 1789
8vo: 28 + 8 folding plates. Contemporary stiff wrappers, a fine untrimmed copy with some gatherings and plates printed on blue paper.
Revised edition of this classic Italian handbook for architects, first published in 1629 and updated throughout the 18th century with new illustrations. 'The revival of Branca in the 18th century reflects a conscious return to the classical tradition of design; the revisions and commentaries incorporate the new research in building technology' (E. Arntzen in Architectural Theory and Practice, ed Wiebenson).
£750
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