Select Views of London; With Historical and Descriptive Sketches of Some of the Most Interesting of its Public Buildings
Language: English
Published by R. Ackermann [Rudolph] 1764-1834, London: 101, Strand, 1816
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United KingdomMadoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
AbeBooks seller since December 15, 2004
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$Â 3,165.00
Quantity:Â 1 available
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First Edition in book form of 'one of the great books of London,' collecting a series of architectural notes describing contemporary London First edition, 1816, in crimson morocco by Riviere, gilt edge tooling. Spine, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling & titles. Internally, frontis, [6] intro, [2] pl list, [1], 2-159 pp, 76 hand-colored aquatint or engraved plates (5 folding), plates clean and bright, a.e.g., gilt tooling to board edges & turn ins, binders stamp to fpd, marbled endpapers, upper joint repaired, with Japan paper repair to hinge. (253*176 mm). ( Tooley 361. Bobins 698. Abbey Scenery 217 - noting 2 issues, this being the slightly rarer issue with Papworth's name on the title page). The architect John Papworth, who adopted the middle name 'Buonarotti' around 1815, was a founding member of the Royal Institute of Architects. Most of the views of London included in this work were previously published in Ackerman's Repository of the Arts. 'one of the most versatile architects and decorative artists of the period' - John Summerson.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Select Views of London; With Historical and Descriptive Sketches of Some of the Most Interesting of its Public Buildings
- Author
- PAPWORTH John B. [Buonarotti] 1775-1847
- Publisher
- R. Ackermann [Rudolph] 1764-1834, London: 101, Strand
- Publication year
- 1816
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- PAPWORTH John B
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1.5 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Illustrations and more, London maps views and tours
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 10 to 20 business days | 5 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$Â 40.08 | US$Â 60.12 |
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Our shop is close to the beach and the Snowdonia National Park. Dealing in Rare Antiquarian books in the heart of North Wales, with a tilt towards items with a Welsh interest. We are keen to buy antiquarian books and will also provide valuations.
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Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
United Kingdom
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