John Soane Parkyns (2 results)

Second edition, folio (443 x 290 mm), 2 works in one, [4], ivpp., 43 engraved plates (of which 26 are fine aquatint perspective views, the rest engraved plans); iv, 20, [4, publishers catalogue]pp., 11 engraved plates (i.e., numbered 1-6 with plans for grounds of various residences; plus 5 numbered plates with "sectional geometrical views," bound to face the plans), a couple of minor repairs to corners of first few leaves, some occasional spotting to plate margins, expertly bound in later full calf, covers with a double-rolled gilt border of dog-tooth and semi-circles, smooth spine divided into eight compartments, gilt lettered in the second on a red leather label, other compartments with large urn tool, uncut, a very attractive copy. First published in 1793 and here reissued with a general title page. Both works could by purchased separately but are almost invariably found together as here. Sir John Soane's 'Sketches in Architecture' offers a range of designs for "cottages for the laborious and industrious part of the community and for other buildings generally calculated for the real uses and comforts of life, and. within the reach of modern fortunes." They all show cottages and villas, some of which were executed. Parkyn's 'Six Designs' illustrates six estates, in plan and section, on eleven plates, with descriptive text, indicating how they might be transformed into picturesque parks. Harris, 846; BAL, Early Printed Books, 3099; Millard, 77; Archer, 320.2.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Volume is in fair- condition with shattered binding and detached cover. Covers display severe wear from overall rubbing with prominent exposed boards, and cracking along shoulders which show remnants of black binding tape. Edges are severely bumped and rubbed with chipping all along edges. Spinepiece is gone showing cracked and dry textblock with chips. Binding is cracked and broken, with several detached signatures, a detached front cover and title page, with some single detached pages/feps, and exhibits gaps where gutter still holds together. Gutter is damaged at first plates where pages are partially detached and exhibit a tear along gutter. Interior is notably aged and worn with strong overall toning, foxing and occasional damp staining. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Pages show severe edgewear, and repeatedly display edge tears, chips and creases. Expected age-warping visible along page edges. Text block edges are deckled and display age-toning as present throughout book. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. ALL PLATES PRESENT, and pages complete. Two works bound in one. First work is illustrated with 43 engraved plates, of which 26 are aquatint perspective views, the rest engraved plates. Second work contains 11 engraved plates. Includes a detailed explanation of all the plates at the beginning. Second work has written descriptions of buildings in addition to plates. In this amazing antiquarian edition are put together in one volume, two works of tremendous importance and worth in the domain of 18th century architecture. Showing, by means of the magnificent black & white plates which are present throughout the book, the plans and external appearance of many buildings, from cottages and villas to greater constructions. This edition features detailed explanations for all the plates, and continues on to the second work, by a different author but by the same publisher, which presents elaborate written descriptions of estates. A gem among antiquarian as well as architectural books. Pages not numbered. 12 x 17.75 inches. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. If actual shipping cost is less than the AbeBooks estimate, it is our practice to REFUND the difference to the buyer.