A Book of Architecture, Containing Designs of Buildings and Ornaments. By James Gibbs. The Second Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781379791164)

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British Library

T022979



London: printed for W. Innys and R. Manby; J. and P. Knapton; and C. Hitch, 1739. 4], xxv, 1]p.,150 plates; 2

Author: James Gibbs
ISBN-10: 1379791162
ISBN-13: 9781379791164
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Language: English
Published: 04/19/2018
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d