Ackermann's Repository of Arts : 70 Loose Pages of Hand Coloured Regency-era Furniture & Decor engravings.

EARLY 19TH CENTURY COPPERPLATE ENGRAVINGS, HAND-COLOURED IN PERIOD STYLE

Published by c.1810-1820, 1810

About this Item

Spanning at least 70 pages (with a few duplicates) and measuring approximately 13 20 cm. Condition varies, but none are torn, some are bright, others a little browned, a number have a small piece of paper attached from the rear at the edge. A useful and large collection of plates showcasing hand-coloured designs and furnishings published in the early 19th century. Each engraving offers a vivid glimpse into Regency England, an era defined by elegance, invention, and visual harmony, these images reflect a world where utility was shaped by style and everyday life was framed in refinement. Originally issued in Ackermanns Repository of Arts, a renowned periodical devoted to design, fashion, and domestic culture, the plates exemplify the taste and innovation of the period. Their hand-applied colouring enhances both their decorative charm and their documentary value, capturing the rhythm and sophistication of a society in transition. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; PRINTS : Historic Interest; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ackermann's Repository of Arts : 70 Loose Pages of Hand Coloured Regency-era Furniture & Decor engravings.
• Publisher: c.1810-1820
• Publication Date: 1810
• Binding: Unframed Print
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiquarian & Rare