Observations on The Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening [Numbered Limited Facsimile Edition Quarter Leather Binding]

Humphry Repton

Published by London: Phaidon Press Limited, 1980

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London: Phaidon Press Limited, Numbered Limited Facsimile Edition. Number 376 of 445 copies produced. A facsimile of the first publication in 1803. Quarter brown calf over brown buckram boards. Leather label to spine. Raised bands, gilt. Marbled end papers. Top edge gilt. Printed on Sommerville cream parchment paper. 38 tissue-guarded plates, some folding, many in colour, 14 of which have overlays, and one colour diagram. With the original slipcase. Cloth boards ever so slightly bowed. Contents clean and fresh. Near fine. [Wikipedia] Humphry Repton (1752 1818) was the last great English landscape designer of the eighteenth century, often regarded as the successor to Capability Brown; he also sowed the seeds of the more intricate and eclectic styles of the 19th century. His first name is often incorrectly rendered "Humphrey". Approximately 14 inches (360mm) tall. Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition light brown calf with gilt decoration to the panels, dark brown Morocco label with gilt titles. Joints very good condition sound. Corners good condition gently rubbed and worn. Boards good condition cloth, slight outward bow, includes original slipcase. Page edges good condition top edge gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges very good condition sound. Paste downs very good condition marbled. End papers very good condition marbled. Title very good condition. Pages very good condition. Binding very good condition attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1980 Binding: Hardback.

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Title: Observations on The Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening [Numbered Limited Facsimile Edition Quarter Leather Binding]
Publisher: London: Phaidon Press Limited
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: Limited Edition
Condition: Good

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