Monier, Pierre. THE HISTORY OF PAINTING, SCULPTURE, ARCHITECTURE, GRAVING; AND OF THOSE WHO HAVE EXCELL'D IN THEM. London: for T. Bennet [et al], 1699. 8vo. [32], 192, [16] pp. including frontis and ads at rear. Period paneled calf, rebacked with spine ruled and lettered in gilt, boards with shadows from previous tape near hinges, corners a bit rounded and chipped. Ownership inscription to title, frontis and title lightly soiled, a couple of marginal notes in pencil, one leaf with front margin shaved (not approaching text), one leaf with short closed marginal tear, a few leaves with small ink-stain to lower corner, Very Good. ****************************** First English edition of this work originally published in French in Paris, 1698. One of the earliest accounts of art and architectural history in English. [Wing M2419; ESTC R16358]