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Theatres.- Saunders (George) A Treatise on Theatres, first edition, half-title, 13 engraved plates, of which 5 folding, plate V trimmed to border on 2 sides, some offsetting, occasional spotting, 19th century French morocco-backed marbled boards, spine gilt, head of spine chipped, upper joint splitting, but holding firm, lower joint starting at head, corners worn, rubbed, 4to, Printed for the author and sold by I. and J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, Holborn, 1790. ⁂ The first monograph on theatre architecture by an English architect. Includes sections on acoustics, seating areas and lighting, along with notes on some of the principal theatres of Europe.