The Jefferson Collection and Friends of the Library
ACBA’s ability to accomplish its goal of becoming America’s preeminent source of historic and academic literature on the building arts is only possible through the generosity of our donors, an affinity group we call Friends of the Library. Friends of the Library receive invitations to a variety of lectures, receptions and other special events. We’d love to have you join us!
Current Acquisitions
Palladio, A., Leoni, G. & Dubois, N. (1715). The Architecture of A. Palladio; in Four Books, with notes by Inigo Jones, 1715-1720.
Vitruvius, P. & Perrault, c. 1673. Les dix livres d’architecture de Vitruve:.
Alberti, L.B., & Bartoli, c. 1565. L’architettvra. In Venetia: Appresso Fancesco Franceschi.
Practical architecture, or, A sure guide to the true working according to the rules of that science by William Halfpenny, 1724.
Practical Geometry Applied to the Useful Arts of Building, Surveying, Gardening and Mensuration by Batty Langley, 1726.
The Designs of Inigo Jones & Others by Inigo Jones, 1731.
The Builder’s Dictionary: Or Gentleman and Architect’s Companion, Vol. 1, 1734.
Chippendale, T., 1754. The gentleman and cabinet-maker’s director:.London.
Antiquities of Athens: Measured and Delineated by James Stuart and Nicholas Revett, Vols. 1, 2 & 3, 1789.
Whately, Thomas & Ockenden, William. Letters describing the Lake of Killarney and Mucress Gardens. 1771 & Mason, George. An essay on design in gardening 1771. Observations on modern gardening: illustrated by descriptions. Printed for T. Payne, London.
Mechanick Exercises: or, The Doctrine of Handy-Works by Joseph Moxon, 1694
Friends of the Library
2022-2023 Wish List
If you would like to become a Friend of the Library and/or help the College by purchasing a needed book from our Wish List below, please contact Morgan Kinder.
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