Amsteldam, Jan Willem Smit, (1780), in-folio, 38 x 27 cm, engraved title + typographical title + (2)(preface) + 39 pp + (1)(avis au relieur) + 103 engraved plates (complete). Re-issue of the ''Nouvelle iconologie historique, Amsterdam C.S.Roos'' . Contemporary half leather, the plates printed on strong uncut paper. Rare collection of ornament prints with a bi-lingual (French-Dutch) explanation of the first 77 plates (as issued). Apart from plates with architectural designs there are also 4 pl. with clocks, 9 pl. with chandeliers and goldsmith's work.