Recueil et parallèle des édifices en tout genre, anciens et modernes [...].

Folio: title-100 pl.-table alphabétique (foxing, marg. staining).

Publisher's (cloth) slipcase, contemp. quarter calf, marbl. paper on boards, gilt flat spine, marbl. endpapers, sp. edges (min. defects, traces of use).

Later overview ( 1st 1799-1801) of the architectural history on the basis of 100 pl. by J. Coune depicting mainly front views and floor plans of famous buildings from all over the world by Durand (1760-1843), professor at the Ecole Polytechnique. Some Belgian buildings added compared to the original version.
Prov. Bookpl. (Baron Surmont).