Le Roy, Jacques

Folio (401 x 259mm.), half-title, engraved frontispiece by Abraham van Diepenbeke, 220 engravings on 118 sheets (23 views, maps and elevations on double pages as well as 3 folding views and one folding map) and other engravings in the text by Hollard, Harrewijn, Cause, Bouttats, Whitehand and others, contemporary calf, spine gilt, a few tears and repairs, binding slightly worn, upper joint split

Thomas Munro, armorial bookplate; Gilbert Laing, inscription on title page

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A very good copy of this splendid work, first published in 1694, with the plates in strong impressions. In its descriptive and illustrative abundance Le Roy’s iconographic publication devoted to castles, manor houses, monasteries and churches of Brabant offers a vast encyclopaedic overview of contemporary sacral and secular architecture. The number of engravings in this edition seems to differ from one copy to another. Other copies sold at auction comprised just 209 or 210 engravings.