Compiled by Christopher Wren
Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens : viz. of Mathew bishop of Ely, Christopher dean of Windsor, &c. but chiefly of Sir Christopher Wren, late Surveyor-General of the royal buildings, president of the Royal Society, &c. &c. : in which is contained, besides his works, a great number of
original papers and records on religion, politicks, anatomy, mathematicks, architecture, antiquities and most branches of polite literature.
Facsimile reproduction of 1750 copy in the possession of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Lavishly illustrated with black & white plates, many of them fold-out.
Published by Stephen Wren. Reproduced by Permission of the Royal Inst. of British Architects from the heirloom copy in its possession Gregg Press
1965,
cm.24,5x33,
pp. XII, 368 pages, profusely ill.
hardcover.
Reprint edition of the original: London : Printed for T. Osborn, in Gray's Inn, and R. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall., 1750.
Usato, buono
Note: copertina cartonata con macchie e scoloriture.