[London]: Printed for the Author, 1764 . Folio (536 x 365 mm. 20.75 x 14.5 inches). Later half morocco with 8 raised bands over decorative paper-covered boards; in fine condition. 23 leaves. [i-xii], [1]33 [34]p. I=LXI engraved plates incl. the frontispiece by Bartolozzi.Engraved frontispiece and 60 engraved plates on 54 sheets, some double-page and/or folding, printed list of subscribers; small area of dampstaining in the right margins of the text and less so in the plates; and light foxing throughout; a few plates cropped to the plate mark sometimes affecting captions or plate numbers, scattered marginal tears and repairs.First edition. An elaborate description of a rare private residence of the Imperial period, Diocletian, -- Emperor of Rome,-- 245-313...The Fowler Architectural Collectin, no. [2]:" The plates ...are of interest not only as fine examples of architectural engraving but as showing the source of some of the motives of the Adam style." OCLC Numbers 228757007; 456750309.

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Bookseller: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 51-3852
Title: Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. By R. Adam. F.R.S. - F.S.A, Architect to the King... First edition.
Author: Adam, Robert (1728-1792) ; Francesco Bartolozzi, E. Rooker, F. Patton, P. Santini, A. Walker, D. Cunego, J. Bassire and Antonio Zucchi (artists)
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: [London]: Printed for the Author, 1764
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Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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