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Author: Hautecoeur, Louis
Title: Histoire de l'architecture classique en France.
Publication: Paris, Auguste Picard 1963-7 (vol.1), 1948-57 (vols 2-7).
Price: £640
Reference: 11366
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Small folio. 7 vols bound in 11. Vol 1 is bound in its four original parts, each in publisher's printed paper wrappers ; vol 2 is bound in its two original parts, each in publisher's printed wrappers ; and vols 3-7 are bound in publisher's printed wrappers. Some volumes a little abraded at head and foot of spines, but a good set. No ownership inscription but Sir Howard Colvin's copy.
Sir Howard Colvin's copy of Hautecoeur's authoritative history of French architecture from the end of the middle ages to the nineteenth century. The first volume (in four parts) is in its revised and expanded new edition of 1963-7, while the remaining volumes are in their first editions.