NORMAND (Charles) Nouveau parallèle des ordres d'architecture des grecs, des romains, et des auteurs modernes Paris: chez l'auteur, Pillet aîné, Carillan-Gœury, Rey et Gravier, 1828. - Third edition, following those of 1819 and 1825, of this architectural book published by draughtsman, engraver and architect Charles Normand (1765-1840), member of the Académie des beaux-arts. "We have proposed, in this new Parallèle, to put before the eyes of artists, students and amateurs, the exact proportions of the orders of architecture that decorate the most famous monuments, both ancient and modern, by bringing together in a single volume the principles of these orders, scattered in a large number of rare books, or of expensive acquisition" (Preliminary Notice). The edition is illustrated with an attractive frontispiece and 64 architectural plates, drawn and line-engraved by Normand. A very fine copy. Slight cracking to the hinges. Some foxing to text leaves. Provenance: M. Jarrier, architect, with ex-libris stamp on title and frontispiece.