Language: English
Published by R. Ackermann, London: 101, Strand., 1814
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 4,259.59
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. BLUCK, HILL, STADLER, PUGIN, MACKENZIE, WESTALL etc (illustrator). 1st Edition. VG, First Edition, second issue, 82 plates. 2 Vols in attractive c1900 half black calf over blue cloth, some blind tooling. Spines, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling, gilt titles to red calf labels, Internally, Vol 1, half title, frontis, [7], (viii-xiv), [2] pl list, [1], (ii-xxv), [1], [1], 2-275 pp, [1], [6] index. Vol 2, half title, frontis, [4], [1], 2-262 pp, [6] index. 64 hand coloured aquatint plates after Pugin, Nash, Westall, and others, 17 stipple engraved costume plates (many watermarked J Whatman 1812, by Agar after Uwins), engraved portrait of Lord Grenville (spotted), very occasional spotting to a few leaves of text, some offsetting from pls to text, t.e.g., head of v2 repaired. A very good set. Text ascribed to both William Combe (1742-1823), & Frederic Schoberl (1775-1853).(348*288 mm). (Bobins 609. Abbey Scenery 280. Tooley 5). It has 8 2nd issue points & 3 of the first issue points, all visible watermarks are 1812, (Tooley). As a publisher Ackermann was both creative and efficient, bringing to the commercial production of colour plate books innovative techniques and an uncompromising attention to detail which ensured uniform high quality. (ODNB).
Published by J. Taylor, London, 1816
Seller: Alan Angele Popular Culture, IOBA, Upper Nyack, NY, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. F. MacKenzie and A. Pugin (illustrator). Book consists of 61 engraved plates printed on one side only. Slight foxing throughout. No text. Full dark green cloth binding with printed paper label on spine. Bound in at rear is a 10 page illustrated architectural book catalog from J. Britton dated 1837.
Published by Longman & Co. 1817-1819, London, 1817
First Edition
US$ 1,030.55
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketLeather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Edward Blore; Frederick Mackenzie; John and Henry Le Keux; Charles Askey; Augustus Pugin; Charles Ferdinand Porden; Thomas Frazer Ranson; Samuel Rawle; R.C. Roffe; Robert Sands; John Scott; Edmund Turrell (illustrator). First edition. Two volumes bound together of these fascinating first editions of fundamental works on English ecclesiastical architecture by John Britton, with superb illustrations. Two works by nineteenth-century, antiquary, John Britton. Comprised of; the 1817 first edition The History and Antiquities of the See and Cathedral Church of Winchester, bound with the 1819 first edition of The History and Antiquities of the Metropolitical Church of York.Two books bound in one volume of half calf with marble covered boards.Illustrated with two engraved title pages, additionally, Winchester Cathedral with a frontispiece and twenty-nine further plates, York Cathedral with thiry-four plates [xxx and xxv omitted]. Collated complete from digitised copies held by the New York Public Library and Harvard University via The Hathi Trust.These works were published as part of a monumental, fourteen-volume series on ecclesiastical architecture entitled; Cathedral Antiquities of England: Or, an Historical, Architectural, and Graphical Illustration of the English Cathedral Churches andproduced by Britton between 1814 and 1835.The series included surveys of the Cathedrals at Salisbury, Norwich, Winchester, York, Lichfield, Oxford, Canterbury, Wells, Exeter, Peterborough, Gloucester, Bristol, Hereford and Worcester.The copious beautiful plates required a remarkable collaboration between multiple renowed artists and engravers.With many ambitious ventures such as this having failed during the nineteenth-century, Britton is celebrated as an early populariser of the genre of vast, detailed topographical works. Two books bound in one, with a half calf binding and marbled boards. Externally, in smart condition. Noticeable scuffs to paper covers. Wear from rubbing to extremities and joints. The odd mark to leather. Rebound, with new end papers. Hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Plates collated complete, numbers xxx and xxv omitted in original publication. Offsetting from plates to opposing pages throughout. Scattered spotting to pages and plates, Notably to Winchester engraved title page. Age toning throughout. Very Good Indeed. book.
Language: German
Published by Berlin, Hessling, (1896)., 1896
First Edition
2 Bll. (Titel und Inhalt). 60 teils doppelblattgr. Tafeln. Erste Ausgabe dieser Dokumentation gotischer Bauwerke aus Oxford. - "Totalansichten und Einzelheiten als Thore, Thüren, Fenster, Giebel, Pfeiler, Thürme etc." (Deckeltitel). - Etw. gebräunt und leicht fleckig. Titelblatt mehrfach gestempelt. *** *** Copyright: Matthaeus TRUPPE Buchhandlung & Antiquariat - Stubenberggasse 7 - A-8010 Graz - ++43 (0)316 - 829552 *** *** Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1200 4°. Lose in OHLwd.-Mappe (stärker fleckig und bestoßen).
Language: German
Published by Berlin, Hessling, 1896
Seller: Antiquariat Weinek, Salzburg, Austria
64 Tafeln. Lose Blattsammmlung in OHlwd.-Mappe. Mappe m. stärkeren Gbrsp., kl. Tintenfleck a. T., Tafeln teilw. etw. fleckig. - Titelblatt mit Index der Tafeln.
Published by Bruno Hessling, Berlin, 1896
Fol., frontis con grabado, (1) hoj., 64 láminas. Media piel, cortes dorados. [Ref. C2N184]. Magnífico ejemplar, con 64 láminas con bellísimos grabados que muestran fachadas, interiores, ventanas, decoraciones, detalles e incluso mobiliario de edificios góticos erigidos en la ciudad de Oxford. Arquitectura. Inglaterra. Architecture. England.
Published by London: J.Taylor, [c1825]., 1825
Seller: D & E LAKE LTD. (ABAC/ILAB), Toronto, ON, Canada
4to. 61 etched plates (incl. title; 4 double-page - 2 folding). contemporary half calf, rebacked (some wear to covers, occasional foxing - generally light, edges of the 2 folding plates soiled). An attractive series of etchings, mainly depicting architectural details from Oxford buildings, but also including several of King's College, Cambridge, and Westminster Abbey.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . 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. Pages:- 70, 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. 70 70.
Language: German
Published by Berlin,Bruno Hessling,, 1896
Seller: Hans Walter Wichert, Altenbeken, Germany
4°,Originalhalbleinenmappe. 64 Tafeln Mappe äußerlich etwas angestaubt ,berieben und Rücken mit Beschädigung.-Tafeln gut. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1110.