COWLEY, John Lodge (1719-1797). The theory of perspective demonstrated; in a method entirely new. By which the several planes, lines, and points, made use of in this art, are shewn in the true positions in which they are to be considered . London: sold by J. Bennett, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to their Royal Highnesses William Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, and Prince Frederick, 1765. First edition, an exceptional copy in a fine binding, with 10 plates printed on vellum. This work leads on from Cowley’s Appendix to Euclid’s Elements (1758) to provide a more comprehensive account of the theory of perspective, with plates including folding parts that demonstrate three-dimensional geometrical designs. Very rare: the only other copy that we can trace at auction was the 1766 edition at Sotheby's 10 April, 2002. 2 volumes, quarto (252 x 205mm.) 11 engraved plates, plates 1-9 and 11 with folding parts and printed on both vellum and card, both versions of plate 9 retaining original coloured cotton threads (occasional light spotting, some mostly marginal light soiling). Contemporary English red morocco, covers with gilt tooled foliate border enclosing central gilt decoration, spines richly gilt in compartments, black morocco lettering pieces, all edges gilt (extremities lightly rubbed).
COWLEY, John Lodge (1719-1797). The theory of perspective demonstrated; in a method entirely new. By which the several planes, lines, and points, made use of in this art, are shewn in the true positions in which they are to be considered . London: sold by J. Bennett, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to their Royal Highnesses William Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, and Prince Frederick, 1765. First edition, an exceptional copy in a fine binding, with 10 plates printed on vellum. This work leads on from Cowley’s Appendix to Euclid’s Elements (1758) to provide a more comprehensive account of the theory of perspective, with plates including folding parts that demonstrate three-dimensional geometrical designs. Very rare: the only other copy that we can trace at auction was the 1766 edition at Sotheby's 10 April, 2002. 2 volumes, quarto (252 x 205mm.) 11 engraved plates, plates 1-9 and 11 with folding parts and printed on both vellum and card, both versions of plate 9 retaining original coloured cotton threads (occasional light spotting, some mostly marginal light soiling). Contemporary English red morocco, covers with gilt tooled foliate border enclosing central gilt decoration, spines richly gilt in compartments, black morocco lettering pieces, all edges gilt (extremities lightly rubbed).
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