The Origin of Building: or, the Plagiarism of the Heathens Detected, in Five Books

Various artists/makers

1741

Not on view

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Title: The Origin of Building: or, the Plagiarism of the Heathens Detected, in Five Books
Author: John Wood, the Elder (British, Bath 1704–1754 Bath)
Printer: S. & F. Farley (Bath)
Publisher: Sold by J. Leake (Bath)
Publisher: Sold by M. Lewis (Bristol)
Publisher: Sold by W. Innys (London)
Publisher: Sold by R. Didsley (London)
Publisher: Sold London by John Pine (British, London 1690–1756 London)
Publisher: Sold by John Brindley (London)
Date: 1741
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (40 x 26.7 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1948
Object Number: 48.82.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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