Davies Benjamin Rees (8 results)

[1838]. (Hardcover) Poor. [64]pp. Unfortunately this tiny book is lacking its covers, the front endpaper and the internal six leaves of the first signature (being the title page, and portraits of the Duke of Wellington and the Duchess of Kent with the accompanying poems of tribute). Included are portraits of Thomas Lawrence, Beethoven, Lady Blessington and singer Judith Pasta, a calendar for 1839, the birth dates of the royal family, lists of the sovereigns of Europe, the Queen's ministers, and ladies of the court. This is one of a series of almanacs published by Schloss between 1836 and 1843. Bondy says of the Schloss's Almanacs: They are true miracles of engraving, illustration, binding and presentation. Each of them has six charming plates accompanied by poems of praise, not infrequently their first appearance in print. Engraving by Benjamin Rees Davies. Portrait of Ludwig Van Beethoven, Marguerite Blessington, Thomas Lawrence & Judith Pasta. (Miniature Books, Almanacs, Miniature Books).

Folding lithographed hand-coloured map, in 21 sections and laid on linen; small pinholes to corners. In original black/brown cloth, covers blocked in blind and lettered in gilt. Two inscriptions of Alfred Smith, dated 1864, to blank borders, inscription of George Epworth inside upper cover. 8vo (56 by 72cm opened). A handsome map drawn and engraved by Benjamin Rees Davies, lithographed from his 1843 map of the same title. Howgego 372 (6).

40 auf Leinen gezogene, fein gestochene Segmente, mehrfarbig. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1100 Karte eingehängt in geprägte OLeinwand-Mappe mit vergoldeter Titelei. 980 x 965. Verschiedene Bibliotheksstempel im Innendeckel u. auf der Kartenrückseite. Sehr gut erhalten.

Folio. (295 x 197 mm). [2 leaves]. Steel engravings on laid India paper recto only, dedication, title, explanatory text &c. at foot of each. A stunning example of early miniature printing with the 'Creed, the Lord's Prayer' etc. engraved and printed to the size of an early nineteenth-century silver penny together with the additional key plate. The first engraving, a remarkable and inventive tour-de-force of steel engraving, features a central engraved circle which when examined closely proves to be text. Surrounded by clouds or smoke and emanating rays of light, with a dove above and suitably religious imagery beneath (a crucifix, Moses' tablets, an incense burner, a grail, crown of thorns, hammer and nails, a serpent and so on), the text proves to be - as the explanatory legend beneath indicates - the 'Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, General Thanksgiving Prayer, the Evening Collect, Grace, &c. &c. The second engraving, a larger central circular section of text surrounded by emanating rays, provides a transcription of the text of the first: 'Containing the same words in each line as the one engraved within the compass of a silver penny'. As noted beneath, this second engraving is 'given as a key with the proofs of the minute writing'. Dedicated by the engraver Davies 'to the Queen' (i.e. William IV's Queen, Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen), it seems likely that Davies sought Royal patronage for his work as a printer. Known in particular as a printer and publisher, in particular of maps, Davies was an early adopter of steel engraving, a technique that allowed particularly fine and detailed engraving due to the hardness of the surface of the plate. Miniature engraving, in particular of religious texts, developed as a method for the display of the skill of the engraver. This example, the engraving as per the key plate was completed in March 1833, was executed at an early date and is both particularly fine and exceptionally ambitious; other undertakings are larger or feature the Lord's Prayer or the Ten Commandments only.

1848 DAVIESS MAP OF THE BRITISH METROPOLIS CONTAINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE BOROUGHS THE COUNTY COURT DISTRICTS THE SEWERS DISTRICTS. ALSO THE RAILROADS STATIONS, CEMETERIES, LANDING PIERS ON RIVER, THE NEW ROADS, STREETS ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS. FROM AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS AND ACTUAL SURVEY.A fine example of this scarce very large original antique folding map by Benjamin Rees Davies. Stretching, in the north from CRICKLEWOOD through KENTISH TOWN, FINSBURY, HACKNEY across to LEYTONSTONE. In the south from BARNES through CHELSEA, BATTERSEA, LAMBETH, SOUTHWARK, NEW CROSS over to BLACKHEATH. Exceptional detail throughout and with a Scale explaination of symbols and lists of Metropolitan boroughs,etc, in the bottom margin of the map. Dissected into 21 sections and laid to linen folding into label titled binding. (Howgego 410).Overall size 95cm x 67cm. Condition is generally good with some mild age toning along some of the folds.

London: Edward Stanford, c.1850. Original colour. Dissected and laid on linen, total 670 x 965mm. A large and detailed map, covering from Hammersmith clockwise to Willesden, Highgate, Leytonstone, Canning Town, Greenwich, Bromley, Mitcham, Wimbledon and Barnes. A ring marks 4 miles from Charing Cross. The map is undated, but as Brunel's Hungerford Suspension Bridge is still in place and King's Cross Station is marked we estimate it c.1852. HYDE: 27.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1860 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 964 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 964 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 964, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 964 964.