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WARE, Isaac (1704-1766). A Complete Body of Architecture adorned with plans and elevations from original designs in which are interspersed some designs of Inigo Jones. London: T. Osborne, J. Shipton and others, 1767?-1769. Second edition. The present form of the work was issued in 80 parts between late 1767? and mid-1769. Ware's Complete Body provides a comprehensive overview of Georgian architectural design theory and practice. His intention, as written in the preface, is '.. to lay down in one body the whole science of architecture, from its first rudiments to its utmost perfection; and that in a manner which shall render every part of it intelligible to every reader...'. Fowler 436; RIBA 3582. Folio (390 x 245mm). Engraved frontispiece, title printed in red and black with engraved vignette, 112 (of 114) engraved plates, some folding (frontispiece detached, title extensively repaired on verso, some tears including to a few plates, occasional light browning and soiling). Contemporary calf (boards detached, scuffing, extremities and corners rubbed).?Provenance: John Carter, Horncastle (ownership inscriptions dated 1837 and 1844).