Main entry:

Castell, Robert, author.

Title & Author:

The villas of the ancients illustrated / by Robert Castell.

Publication:

London : printed for the author, M DCC XXVIII. [1728]

Description:

35 pages, [13] leaves of plates (9 double-page and folded) : illustrations, maps, plans ; 58 cm

Notes:
Trade edition with the English text only but using all the plates.
13 engraved and etched plates: four are full page and nine are double-page. Engraved and etched head- and tail-pieces and initials throughout, three plates within text.
Dedicated to Richard, Earl of Burlington.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"TF" and "BGX" are inscribed in pencil on title-page by place of publication in the imprint and "1108-13e" is in the top right corner, also in pencil.

Subject:

Architecture, Domestic Rome Early works to 1800.
Country homes Rome Early works to 1800.
Gardens, Roman Early works to 1800.
Architecture, Roman Italy Early works to 1800.
Architecture, Domestic Italy.
Architecture, Roman Italy.
Country homes Italy.
Gardens, Roman.
Neoclassicism (Architecture) England.
Gardens England.
Country homes Rome.
Architecture domestique Italie.
Architecture romaine Italie.
Maisons de campagne Italie.
Jardins romains.
Néoclassicisme (Architecture) Angleterre.
Jardins Angleterre.
Maisons de campagne Rome.
Maisons de campagne Rome Ouvrages avant 1800.
Jardins romains Ouvrages avant 1800.
Architecture romaine Italie Ouvrages avant 1800.
Architecture, Roman
Architecture, Domestic
Country homes
Gardens
Neoclassicism (Architecture)
Architecture antique Dessins et plans Ouvrages avant 1800.
Architecture domestique Dessins et plans Ouvrages avant 1800.
Italy
England
Rome (Empire)
Ancient History
History. Ancient
Architecture. Classical

Added entries:

Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694-1753, dedicatee.

Holdings:

Location: Library cage m 132851
Call No.: 4163
Status: Available