Urbain VITRY, Le Propriétaire architecte, contenant... Lot 184

Urbain VITRY, Le Propriétaire architecte, contenant des modèles de maisons de ville et de campagne, de fermes, orangeries, portes, puits, fontaines, etc.; ainsi qu'un traité d'architecture...Paris, Audot, 1827 2 vol in-4°: faux-titre, titre, xvip.., 2f. (prospectus and catalog of the Audot bookshop), 74p., 82pl.; faux-titre, title, 284p., 1f. blank, 254 p., 18 pl. Contemporary half-green vellum boards with corners, smooth spines, red title-pieces, yellow edges, one spine split. A work by one of Toulouse's most interesting architects of the 19th century, municipal architect from 1831 onwards. This collection contains a treatise on classical architecture and construction, as well as numerous models of town and country houses, farms, orangeries, gates, wells and fountains. It was intended for both professionals (engineers, contractors) and homeowners. All plates are engraved by Hibon, with whom Vitry collaborated on several architectural works.