BLONDEL, Jacques-François. De la distribution des maisons de plaisance et de la décoration des édifices en Général. Enriched with 160 intaglio plates engraved by the author. Paris, Jombert, 1737 - 1738. 2 vols in 4°. Brown calf, spine ribbed and gilt, red edges, red morocco title-pieces (contemporary binding). T.1- Frontispiece after Cochin. 4 ff. Xvi and 198 pp. and 44 hors-texte plates. T.2- Viii and 180 pp. 111 plates. Worn bindings, very damaged headpieces, major splits at the hinges. Leaves sometimes very slightly browned, otherwise good condition inside.