Main entry:

Duvillers, F. (François-Joseph), 1807-1881, author.

Title & Author:

Les parcs et jardins / par F. Duvillers ...

Publication:

Paris : chez l'auteur, 15, Avenue de Saxe, 1871-1878.
Paris : imprimerie J. Dumaine, Rue Christine, 2, [1871-1878]

Description:

2 volumes, 80 leaves of plates (40 in each volume) : color illustrations, maps, plans ; 51 cm

Notes:
Bound especially for King George V of Hanover in gilt-stamped red morocco with his coat of arms on top cover.
40 hand-colored engraved and etched plates.
Dedicated "a sa Majesté Léopold II, Roi des Belges."
Description & col. lay-outs of 80 gardens & parks designed and built by Duvillers.
Royal property stamp on title-page.

Summary:

Of the 80 plates, which comprises a complete copy, this has only 40.

Subject:

Landscape gardening Designs and plans.
Gardens Designs and plans.
Parks Designs and plans.
Gardens.
Jardins.
Jardins Architecture France.
Jardins Dessins et plans.
Jardins Architecture Dessins et plans.
gardens (open spaces)
Parks

Form/genre:

illustrated books.
advertisements.
architectural drawings (visual works)
Illustrated works
Engravings
Advertisements
Architectural drawings.
Autographs (Provenance)
Ouvrages illustrés.
Messages publicitaires.
Dessins d'architecture.

Added entries:

Léopold II, King of the Belgians, 1835-1909, dedicatee.

Holdings:

Location: Library main m 185076
Call No.: WM260; ID:86-B6172
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available