DELORME (Philibert). Architecture. Complete work containing eleven books, increased by two; and other figures not yet seen. Rouen, David Ferrand, 1648. In-folio, green half calf with corners, spine decorated, red edges (19th century binding). Fourth and last early edition of one of the finest architectural books of the French Renaissance. The illustration, entirely wood-engraved, includes a title-frontispiece, a portrait of the author and numerous figures in the text and on full pages. Binding worn, hinges split, spine rubbed with leather tears, leaves browned. Fowler, n°100.