The perspective of architecture. : In two parts. A work entirely new; deduced from the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor; and performed by two rules only of universal application. Part the first, contains the description and use of a new instrument called the architectonic sector. Part the second, a new method of drawing the five orders, elegant structures, &c. in perspective. Begun by command of his present Majesty, when Prince of Wales. /
Kirby, John Joshua,1716-1774.
Edinburgh (Scotland).Public Library.Central Library,former owner.NLS.
London: : Printed for the author, in Duke-Street, Grosvenor-Square, by R. Francklin, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden; and sold by T. Payne, at the Mews Gate; Messieurs Knapton and Horsefield, in Ludgate Street; Messieurs Dodsley, in Pall-Mall; T. Longman, in Pater-Noster Row; T. Davies, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden; and J. Gretton, in Bond Street.,
1761..
The second part has a separate titlepage, pagination and register.
The dedication is engraved.
With a final index leaf.
ESTC
Provenance: Formerly belonging to Edinburgh Central Library.
Architecture