BLONDEL, Jacques François On the distribution... Lot 35

BLONDEL, Jacques François On the distribution of the houses of pleasure, and the decoration of the buildings in general Paris Charles-Antoine Jombert 1737 - 1738 First edition of this sought-after work. Second printing (without false titles or errata). Ref. Cicognara 435; Cohen-de Ricci 156; Berlin Kat. 2400; Millard French Books 25 2 vols. in-4°, [8], xvi, 198 ; viii, 180 pp. Ill. with a frontispiece by Cochin fils, engraved by Soubeyran, fleurons by Cochin and 155 plates by Blondel, decorated with vignettes and culs-de-lampe. Some light foxing and wormholes in pl. 18. Contemporary marbled calf binding, spine with 5 nerves and gilt compartments, headpieces and corners worn, marbled endpapers, red edges.