Early twentieth century, reproduction of the note-books of architect Sir Roger Pratt (1620-1684). Includes his notes on the six houses he designed as well as more general aspects of architectural design. Illustrated with 12 plates and 6 text figures:

The Architecture of Sir Roger Pratt.  Charles II's Commissioner for the Rebuilding of London After the Great Fire: Now Printed for the First Time From His Note-Books

Edited by R. T. Gunther

Printed by John Johnson for the Author at the University Press in 1928. First edition.

Contents: Sir Roger Pratt; Certain Short Notes Concerning Architecture 1660; Memoranda Concerning Buildings; Notes as to the Building of Country Houses; Certain Heads to be Largely Treated of Concerning the Undertaking of any Building; Rules for the Guidance of Architects 1665; Coleshill; Kingston Lacy; Horseheath; Raynham Hall; Clarendon House; Ryston Hall; The House for the Prince; St Paul's and the New Way of Architecture for Churches; Stone and Brick; Woodwork; Metal Work etc; The History of Architecture.

Hardback, 312 pages,  17 cm by 26 cm.

Good condition

No dust jacket. Some marks and minor wear to the book cover. Binding intact. End papers have small marks. Very occasional marks to inner pages.

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