Ɵ Stuart (James) and Nicholas Revett The Antiquities of Athens, vol.1-3 only (of 4), first edition, engraved title-vignettes and 229 engraved plates and maps only (vol.2 lacks 1 plate), some foxing and soiling, vol.3 quite badly water-stained, mixed contemporary bindings, worn, covers detached, vol.3 lacking upper cover, folio, 1762-94.*** Stuart and Revett, at the request of the "Society of Dilettanti", visited Athens in 1751, Stuart carrying out the surveys and Revett the topographical views. The Antiquities of Athens was the first accurate survey of the classical buildings of Athens, through the influence of which the Greek style was first established in English architecture. John Summerston has described it as "one of the three most important architectural books of the century".
Ɵ Stuart (James) and Nicholas Revett The Antiquities of Athens, vol.1-3 only (of 4), first edition, engraved title-vignettes and 229 engraved plates and maps only (vol.2 lacks 1 plate), some foxing and soiling, vol.3 quite badly water-stained, mixed contemporary bindings, worn, covers detached, vol.3 lacking upper cover, folio, 1762-94.*** Stuart and Revett, at the request of the "Society of Dilettanti", visited Athens in 1751, Stuart carrying out the surveys and Revett the topographical views. The Antiquities of Athens was the first accurate survey of the classical buildings of Athens, through the influence of which the Greek style was first established in English architecture. John Summerston has described it as "one of the three most important architectural books of the century".
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