Francesco Milizia (17251798)Biblio.com
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176817879Rome Italy: Paolo Giunchi Komarek. Good. 1768. First Edition. Hardcover. Modern binding in red cloth: black label with gilt lettering. Parchment paper text is tight & intact. Illustrated with B/W title page letters headpieces & tailpieces 6 fold-out plates in rear. Errata sheet bound in. 2 viii 492pp 6 plates. Italian text. Moderate sporadic foxing. Historiographical and critical work written by Milizia with the contribution of Giuseppe Antonio Monaldini. Presents almost 200 biographies of architects in chronological order from Pericles 450 BC to the 1700's. Architecture. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 492 pages . Paolo Giunchi Komarek hardcover
176411765Paris: Chez Jombert Libraire du Roi pour l'Artillerie 1764. First edition. Original Calf. Good- binding complete but hinges weak. Plates present. Octavo pp. xvi incl. frontispiece engr. 72. 67 plates. Marbled endpapers. Text in French. French edition of the original Italian treatise on the architectural orders by the Italian architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola. This was a highly popular and influential work on the 5 orders of classical architecture and went through numerous editions.n Chez Jombert, Libraire du Roi pour l'Artillerie unknown
173429117London: Printed by C. Ackers for J. Wilford and J. Clarke 1734 1734. First edition. ESTC T56391; NCBEL II 798: "Doubtfully attributed to Ralph. Text a little foxed; fine copy. 8vo recent panelled calf period style by Phil Dusel red morocco spine label gilt lettering. viii viii 119 1 pp. Folding table. With half-title. A detailed travel guide to London's architecture monuments fashionable squares and statues from "mere Gothic heaps of stone without form or order" to the stately works of Inigo Jones Christopher Wren and the influence of Venetian Andrea Palladio. The entertaining narrative begins in the center of London and meanders out to Westminster Abbey and further still to the recently built Grosvenor Square. In the Poet's Corner at Westminster the narrator comments on the absence of John Milton and William Shakespeare and of Grosvenor Square he writes that "there is no harmony or agreement in the parts which compose it." The Critical Survey has traditionally and convincingly been attributed to American James Ralph who was born in Philadelphia around 1700 and in 1725 moved to London with his friend Benjamin Franklin. Ralph was an erudite and prolific Grub Street author pamphleteer playwright and poet who had a wide range of interests that is reflected in the variety of subjects he wrote about. According to Franklin he "was ingenious and shrewd genteel in his manners and extremely eloquent . . ." His guide to the architecture of London went through several subsequent revised editions. One could easily read it on a walking tour through London today. London: Printed by C. Ackers for J. Wilford and J. Clarke, 1734 unknown
1747ARCHITEC005944Giambatista Albrizzi Venezia. 1747. Second Venice edition. Small octavo. pp 44 213 30. Engraved frontispiece and twelve engraved plates. Period quarter vellum parchment boards leather title label.Some foxing to endpapers. Title label chipped. Very good indeed. Giambatista Albrizzi, Venezia. hardcover
174828557N.p. Paris 1748. Avec des Notes de M. Goupy Architecte Expert Bourgeois. 1 vols. 8vo. In very attractive contemporary mottled calf head chipped joints cracked but holding soundly marbled endpapers; interior slightly toned and title a little soiled else very good. Avec des Notes de M. Goupy Architecte Expert Bourgeois. 1 vols. 8vo. unknown
173417044Amsterdam: Johannes Covens En Cornelis Mortier. Good. 1734. First Edition. Hardcover. Volume #1 only of three. In a nineteenth century binding of brown cloth over faded blue boards. Red & black title page with vignette preface then text describing each plate. iv 9pp text 27 double-page plates stamped on one side of paper. Each plate measures 22 1/2" x 30". Edges & front corners are rubbed. The text is tight & intact except for a small damp stain near top center edge of plates that is mostly on the margins of the plates. Study of mechanical equipment all types of mills windmills. Technical Architecture. ; Plates; Elephant Folio 23" tall; 9 pages . Johannes Covens En Cornelis Mortier hardcover
170352920011127R Knaplock London 1703. Second Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. The Antiquities of Canterbury. In two parts. I. A Survey of that Ancient City with the Suburbs and Cathedral etc. Also Mr Sumner's Discourse called Chartham News or a Relation of Some Strange Bones found at Chartham to which are added some Observations concerning the Roman Antiquities of Canterbury. II. Cantuaria Sacra:or Antiquities: i Cathedral and Metropolitan Church; ii Archbishopric; iii Late Christ-Church Priory and present Collegiate Church founded by Henry VIII; IV Archdeaconry of Canterbury; V Monastery of Saint Augustine of the Parish Churches Hospitals and other Religious Places that are or have been in or near that City. The whole is illustrated and adorned with several useful and fair sculptures" This volume contains a total of 20 engravings. These comprise of: a fold-out map/plan; a single map; 4 fold-out plates; 14 single plates including frontis. Contains: Free end-paper; frontis.; title page for work; title page for Part I ; Dedication to William Archbishop of Canterbury; Preface to the Reader 3; Preface to New Edition 7; Table of Chapters; Map; pages 1-192; Account of Chantries 3; Appendix pages 1-80; Table index 4; title page for Part II Preface 2; page 1-178; Appendix to the Supplement page 1-70; Table to Part II index 3; Errata 1; free end-paper. Contemporary full leather with banded spine and blind decoration to covers residue of gilt decoration against bands no spine-label. Loss to leather on both front and rear covers and significant wear front cover is detached rear is attached but fragile. Internal binding is sound. End-papers are darkened and marked. Upper and lower margins of pages are marked by water stains but pages are otherwise clean and text is bright. Plates have crisp and clear definition and are free from foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52920011127. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. This book is heavier than 1kg and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations. R Knaplock hardcover
180000286320London: Printed For G. G. And J. Robinson Pater-Noster-row; and J. Cumming 40 Holborn Hill 1800 Contempory calf five raised bands gilt tooling boards tight speckled fore-edges no markings or tears. The Fifth Edition with Corrections and Additions. First published in 1776. mild foxing. 2 Letter to William Cullen M. D. Professor of the Practice of Physic in the University of Edinburgh and First Physician to His Majesty in Scotland ect. ect. Monk Hill Aug. 1776. vii Preface. xvi Advertisment xviii 1 Contents xxiii B Essay First. Inclosures and Fences. 200 pgs. Essay Second. On Draining Bogs and Swampy Grounds. Introduction Mr. Elkington pp346. Illustration woodcuts Essay III. on the Proper Method of Levelling High Ridges. Essay VI. on Quick - Lime as a Cement and as A Manure. Advertisment 591 pgs. Quite Rare OCLC finds 19 copies. of this Fifth Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fifth Edition. Full-Leather. Very Good. Printed For G. G. And J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-row; and J. Cumming, 40, Holborn Hill hardcover
1717BB0921London: printed for Bernard Lintott between the Temple-Gates in Fleet-Street through 1718 1717. Full Calf. Near Fine. Three volumes in one: Fifth Edition of the first Second of the second First of the third. 8vo: 2 the frontispiece and title page may be cancelsvi dedication to Henry Duke of Kent from The fruit-garden kalendar transferred here as usual to The clergy-man’s recreation ESTC Citation No. T30847884 with a copper-engraved frontispiece by Simon Gribelin and a letterpress illustration; 181151 with a frontispiece four folding plates including the plate showing a method of finding the meridian line often missing and a letterpress illustration in this edition ESTC Citation No. T142272 the last ’7’ of the date on the title page falls below the first ’t’ of ’Lintott’ and on p.5 the "B" of the signature is below the "a" of "acquainted" in the final line; 4v1146 wanting final 3pp of the appendix but with 7 extra pages of Lintot's catalog 10pp with a folding copper-engraved frontispiece. Period Cambridge-style calf paneled in blind very skillfully rebacked spine in six compartments divided by raised bands ruled in gilt red leather lettering piece gilt. An excellent copy the binding tight and secure text generally clean and free of foxing plates good impression barring the first frontispiece which is a bit weak. Henrey 937 939 and 943. Janson pp. 149-155. Cagle 815 816 and 817. The Clergy-Man’s recreation originally published in 1714 was Laurence's first published treatise on gardening and was devoted almost exclusively to culture and training of fruit trees and is of special historical interest according to Henrey for its early mention of transmission of a viruses by grafting. The gentleman’s recreation giving " some additional improvements and observation" relating to fruit trees followed in 1716 and The fruit-garden kalendar in 1718. The very practical nature of Laurence's treatises made them extremely popular including with the colonists in America. N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition carefully preserved in archival removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and we subscribe to its codes of ethics. printed for Bernard Lintott, between the Temple-Gates in Fleet-Street [through 1718] unknown
175320316London: C. and J. Ackers 1753. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 11.25 x`9.25 inches pp 14 v 78 1 ad with 13 leaves of plates one folding. Illustrations engraved by Pierre Fourdrinier after Francis Price. Contemporary calf boards rebacked with new spine with raised bands original black leather spine label. Armorial bookplate of British civil engineer and architect W.C. Mylne 1781-1863 on front pastedown. Boards show moderate scuffing and general wear rear board has staining to the lower quadrant near the spine. Binding sound text and plates very clean though slightly rippled. Price was an architectural surveyor who held the position of "surveyor and clerk of the fabric of Salisbury Cathedral" for seventeen years. This was one of the first serious architectural studies of a Gothic building. C. and J. Ackers hardcover
1763e8876dLondon: C & R Ware. G : in good condition. Rebacked. New eps. Cover rubbed and scuffed. 1763. 10th edition. Brown hardback leather cover. 160mm x 110mm 6" x 4". 36pp plates. 100 b/w plates. . I. The Five Orders of Columns Entire . Rustics Flutings Cablings Dentules Modillions &c. . II. Block and Cantaliver Cornices Rustic Quoins . the Whole Illustrated by Upward of 200 Examples Engraved on 100 Copper Plates. With a whole range of extra instructions in a neat 18th century hand. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . C & R Ware hardcover
1768BB0853London: printed for J. Robson Bookseller to the Princess Dowager of Wales at the Feathers in New Bond Street 1768. First Edition. Paper-Covered Boards. Fine. First Edition of the first standard guide on print collecting in England including detailed commentary on Hogarth's Rake's Progress. Crown 8vo 171 x 102mm: 2iv4224913pp pp. 44-45 and 81-96 misnumbered 45-46 and 77-92 respectively; this copy as most wanting the 17 plates. Rebound to style by Fitterer in marbled paper-covered boards printed paper labels on spine and upper cover—a splendid presentation. Copper-engraved book plate of Rev. William. Thomas. Bree 1786–1863 vicar of All Saints' church in Allesley reaffixed to front paste-down. An excellent copy tightly bound and clean throughout. Barbier pp. 24-27. Lowndes II 895. Published anonymously Gilpin's authorship was only revealed with the third edition in 1781 reaching a fifth edition in 1802. On the continent this essay's influence spread through German French and Dutch translations. Gilpin's "aim as the title-page indicates was to outline ‘the Principles of picturesque Beauty the Different Kinds of Prints and the Characters of the most noted Masters’. . . . The Essay defines ‘picturesque’ as ‘a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty which is agreeable in a picture’ Essay on Prints 2 but does not develop the definition." ODNB Among prints singled out for detailed consideration are Salvator Rosa's "Death of Polycrates" Waterloo’s "Tobias" and Hogarth’s "Rake’s Progress." N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition carefully preserved in archival removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. printed for J. Robson, Bookseller to the Princess Dowager of Wales, at the Feathers, in New Bond Street unknown
1720006730Paris: Jean Mariette 1720. 3/4 Morroco Marbleized Board. VG. Two volumes in original mottled calf: the end of the rear board of volume 1 has been expertly recovered with dyed calf to match corners polished to blend in. Some reveal to hinge volume 1 and wear to the raised bands gilt compartments on both volumes cords partially revealed and holding. Internals unfoxed clean crisp plates and text. In volume 1 there is a shaved edge to rear leaves resulting in shallow loss to last bundle of chairs at midsection outer margins not affecting text block or plate. A very nice unspohisticated copy. Volume 1: frontispiece title 4 3 13 6 8 40 4 w/ double plate xii w/ 3 plates 355 w/ 103 plates some double page or foldout . Volume 2: frontispeice title 357 - 920p. Jean Mariette unknown
170725022081002Printed for D Brown at the Black Swan; J Walthow in the Middle Temple Cloisters; B Took at the Middle Temple Gate; and D Midwinter at the Rose and Crown London 1707. Second Edition with large additions. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. Full title: "A Parallel of the Antient Architecture with the Modern In a Collection of ten Principal Authors who have written upon the Five Orders Palladio and Scamozzi Serlio and Vignola Barbaro and Cataneo Alberti and Viola Bullant and De Lorne. The Three Greek Orders Dorick Ionick and Corinthian Comprise the first part of this treaty. And the Two Latin Tuscan and Composita the latter. Written in French by Roland Freart Sieur de Chambray; made English for the benefit of Builders. To which is added an Account of Architects and Architecture in an Historical and Etymological Explanation of Certain Terms particularly affected by Architects. With Leon Bapista Alberti's Treatise of Statues." Contains: Dedication to Most Serene Majesty Charles the Second dated 1664; Dedication to Sir John Denham Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath Superintendant and Surveyor of His Majestie's Building and Works; Epistle to John Freart Author's Brother dated 1651 Paris - in English; Prose to John Evelyn in Latin; Main Text - plates are paginated with text 116 pages all pages present but pagination error not binding error between 109 and 112 ; Title page for Accounts of Architects etc. and Statues dated 1706; Dedication to Sir Christopher Wren; Preface; Account of Architects and Statues; Catalogue. Decorated headers footers and capitals all forty plates on reverse of the text are present. No covers no free end-papers nothing before title-page. Title page and last page are detached remains of spine are present and the text block binding is otherwise sound. Pages and plates are clean and bright last page has a vertical crease. 1 v iv vi ii 116 2 ii ii 75 1. Text is in English not French. Contains many black and white illustrations. No dust jacket as published. Missing covers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 25022081002. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. This book is heavier than 1kg and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations. Printed for D Brown at the Black Swan; J Walthow in the Middle Temple Cloisters; B Took at the Middle Temple Gate; and D Midwint hardcover
1710014773Chez Jean Mariette Paris 1710. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 9" x 6 3/4". Text is in French. First part only. Full leather over boards with gilt-tooling on spine five raised bands pp. 86 xii 355 illustrated with 141 engravings including frontispiece some double-page. Text in French. Covers are worn at extremities especially at corners leather is crackled some pieces missing from spine front hinge cracked though is still firmly attached to binding bookseller sticker on front paste-down previous owner's name in ink on front free end paper several instances of notes/underlining in pencil some in ink. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 3 lbs 13 oz. Category: Architecture; French Language; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 014773. . Chez Jean Mariette hardcover
1766002742Paris: Charles-Antoine Jombert 1766. Hardcover. Very Good. Sixieme Edition Réimprimée sur la quatrième pour servir d'abrégé de la cinquième." xxxvi 412 p.: 19 folded plates; 17 cm. Contemporary full mottled calf with six spine compartments between raised bands. Morocco label in second compartment with gilt-tooled title. Gilt-tooled in other spine compartments. Gilt rules on board edges. All page edges red. Marbled endpapers. Woodcut headpieces and tailpieces. Former owner inscribed on title page: Cailletiere. P. 412 contains publisher's advertisement for other works by the author. In Very Good Condition: edges rubbed with slight loss at ends of spine; lower corners are bumped; fore-edge of plate 15 creased and chipped without impacting image; light foxing on a few pages; otherwise clean and crisp. Charles-Antoine Jombert hardcover
1748016753London: J Hodges 1748. Second Edition. . Contemporary Calf Rebacked. Very Good. 2 ii 187 1 pages with engraved frontispiece. Ownership inscription of W Rawlinson. Armorial bookplate of Thomas Erle Drax to verso of title page. Contemporary calf rebacked with gilt titling to spine corners bumped. One of a number of publications on the practical aspects of building and costing of materials by Salmon 1703-1779 a carpenter and joiner at Colchester he was best known for his Palladio Londiniensis. Colvin p. 519 Harris 789. 16753/836 Size: 200mm. x 130mm. <br/> <br/> J Hodges unknown
174842796J. Hodges London 1748. Second Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Fair Condition. Size: 8vo <9 3/4". x 188pp. Front board only loosely attached at lower thread. Rear hinge cracked but rear board remains firmly in place. Previous owner's inscription in ink and book plate to front pastedown. Edges browned. Covers worn. Corners bumped. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Architecture; England; Reference. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 42796. . J. Hodges hardcover
178625010100136C Taylor and H Goldney London 1786. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. Reverse of plain title-page gives: Order of the Second Set of Lectures Of Perspective 1. On the Nature of Perspective 2. Elements of the Practice 3. Perspective of Shadows 4. Perspective of the Human Figure Of Architecture 5. Historical Sketch 6. General Principles. The Principles of Landscape Plates are: Perspective Plates I-XVI all fold-out short closed tear lower edge of Plate X Architecture Plates single I - XIV un-numered plate titled "Tuscan XV XVI unumbered Plates titled View of Trajan's Pillar at Rome Military Column and Rostral Column at Rome Progress of the Doric Order ditto Origin of the Corinthian Capital An Oval Temple Outside View of the Portico of the Temple of Concord at Rome Inside View of the Temple of Concord at Rome Disposition of a Heathen Temple Plan of the Pantheon at Rome View of the Portico of the Pantheon at Rome Perspective Elevation of the Pantheon at Rome supposed in its original state all single the Banqueting House White Hall fold-out Front of St Peter's at Rome single Side Elevation of St. Paul's in London fold-out Ichonographic Plan of St Paul's Cathedral fold-out and detached Principles of Landscape Plates - Effect of Wind fold-out 2 untitled and un-numbered plates showing landscapes 6 un-numbered and untitled plates single plates showing trees and branches 7 un-numbered and untitled plates showing landscapes Plates are described and numbered within the text. There is block of repeated pagination for page numbers 41-48 with different text apparently a printer's error as the text flows throughout. There in no font cover or front end-paper the volume starts with a title-page with vignette and followed by a secondary plain title-page first title page gives both publishers second title gives only C Taylor and date of 1786. The front cover is missing the rear marbled cover is present but detached the leather spine is attached and has wear and some loss at both ends. The text block is holding but the whole should be rebound for its protection The pages are uncut untrimmed and some are rubbed and a little darkened at the overhanging edges. The title-page is a little darkened edges pages are clean with occasional freckle there is some freckling to some of the plates. 228 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 25010100136. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. C Taylor and H Goldney hardcover
176250325011071Imprinted for the Author in St Peter's Gate York 1762. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. Full Title "The Most Delectable Scriptural and Pious History of the Famous and Magnificent Great Eastern Window According to Beautiful Portraitures in St. Peter's Cathedral York: Previous thereto is a temarkable Account how the ancient Churches were differently erected by two famous Kings; the present built by five excellent Archbishopsone extraordinary Bishop with others; the Names of sepulchred Personages and important Affairs worthy Remembrances. A Book which may be Styled The History of Histories. Succinctly Treated of in Three Parts. I. Of the Coelestrial Hierarchy in Resulgent Glory; with Patriarchs Prophets Evangelists Apostles Saints and Martyrs; likewise togtheir Holy Living and Dying. II. The glorious Manner of the Creation; the Antediluvian State of Nature; Noah's Ark; Erection of Babel; King Melchisdek's Reception of Abram; Isaac blessing of Jacob; Moses providentially found by Princess Merisia; his meeting with Aaron and appearing before the Throne of her Royak Father; Joseph and his brethren receiving the patriarchal Benediction; the sudden Immersion of the Egyptian Monarch with his Host in the Red Sea; the Death of Samson; Fall of Goliath and Absalom's Suspension. III. The Revelation of St. John; agreeable to the predictions of Daniel: Not only concerning the mighty Empires of Assyrians Medes Persians etc. but the Spiritual Kingdom of Our Redeemer Christ Jesus even to his tremendous Appearance at the most solemn Tribunal of Judgment. Likewise is added A Chronological Account of Some Eminent Personages therein depicted anciently remarkable fot their Learning Virtue and Piety." Full leather with scuffed corners and joints front cover is detached along with a folded reproduction of a fronfis showing the window. Banded spine with gilt lettering no front free end-paper nor half-title-page. Title-page is stained. pages are darkened but otherwise clean. Original pages 65 to 72 are missing and have been replaced with facsimile pages. Pages numbered 177 to 184 plus fold-out follow these pages of these numbers but different content are present in their rightful places. Pages continue to page 196. The index and table of remarkable Names Places &c and the List of Subscribers follow this and are followed by a prologue of 24 pages a single page advertising "The Instructive Poetical and Entertaining History of the Ancient Militia in Yorkshire" and 3 pages illustrated advertisement for Books ptinted and published by the Author. No dust jacket as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50325011071. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. Imprinted for the Author, in St Peter's Gate hardcover
177752923121018Printed by Simmons and Kirkby Canterbury 1777. The Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Tree calf leather binding contemporary to publication date with gilt decoration around edges of covers spine heavily decorated with red spine label light wear to joints and edges. Dull clean marbled end-papers with bookplate with crest and "Providentia Tutamen" on inside of front cover. Sound binding previous owner's name "Sarah Thomdon 1816" on title-page clean pages and plates. Includes all 24 required single page plates and fold-out plates. x 10-36 1-402 Index. No dust jacket as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52923121018. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. Printed by Simmons and Kirkby hardcover
1792BB1086London: printed for R. Blamire in the Strand from 1782 1792. Early Reprint. Quarter-Bound Calf. Fine. Third Edition first published 1782 of this picturesque tour creating an entirely new class of travel. Demy 8vo 214 x 133mm: xvi1522pp including final advertisement leaf and 17 full-page oval aquatints without titles numbers signatures or imprints "over which is washed with the brush a tint of warm yellow or brown to give tone to the picture." Hardie. Recent quarter tan calf smooth spine in five compartments two with central gilt tools divided by double gilt rules red morocco lettering piece gilt marbled paper-covered boards plain end papers renewed. An excellent copy securely bound and clean throughout with only occasional offsetting in a handsome period-style binding. Bland History of Book Illustration p. 247. Abbey Scenery 546. Prideaux p. 337. Hardie p. 120. Henrey II p. 531. Barbier pp. 49-51. Upcott I p. 330. Lowndes II 894. Cox Travel III p. 30. First of a series of five works with similar titles exposing Gilpin to the satire of Combe's Dr. Syntax. In June of 1770 Gilpin embarked on his first picturesque tour. "Sailing down the Wye proved a very different trip from Gilpin's earlier tame journey down the Thames: the ruined castles and mountains of Wales were indeed exciting after the flat countryside of eastern and south-eastern England. . . . here was landscape that called for description that matched his conceptions of beauty and grandeur." Barbier According to Chilvers & Osborne Oxford Dictionary of Art Gilpin was "first to establish the picturesque as an aesthetic category and by his numerous writings illustrated by his own fine aquatints he exerted a profound and lasting influence on both English and European taste in natural and artificial scenery and landscape painting." N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition carefully preserved in archival removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and we subscribe to its codes of ethics. printed for R. Blamire, in the Strand [from 1782] unknown
1797005700London 1797. Hardcover. Fair. London 1797 Leather Fair/No Jacket Issued 4 3/4" x 5 7/8" intended to be a pocket size reference Original leather boards are detached spine leather is holding firmly to text block The title page has 3 pieces of clear tape holding it together All other pages are intact and clear with an occassional stain There is an introduction plus 46 pages followed by 200 examples engraved on 100 copper plates 99 of these plates are numbered the final one is not hardcover
179719088Edinburgh: A. Bell and C. MacFarquhar 1797. Hardcover. Fine. Disbound section from Britannica 1797 Vol. II on Architecture pages 217 - 256 with 20 plates. Topics include: the history of architecture principles of architecture the orders Tuscan order Doric order Ionic Order Corinthian Order Composite order; pilasters attics caryatides sic pedestals arches etc. 4to. Blue buckram with gilt title at spine Britannica 1797. Internally pages bright and fresh very clean. Plates are immaculate. A. Bell and C. MacFarquhar hardcover
179521054York: J. Todd & Sons 1795. Hardcover. Good overall. 105 full page stunning engraved plates of the English Gothic architectural details of York Minster which contains the world's largest intact collection of Medieval stained glass. York Minster is the second largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe begun in 1227 and taking more than 250 years to complete. The edifice displays the development of Gothic architecture from Early English to the Perpendicular Period. The volume includes engravings of the interior of the Chapter House and the stained glass.<br /> <br /> Three quarter brown calf with brown & red marbled boards. Gilt title raised bands gilt rules at spine. Boards and spine rubbed. Internally top of inner hinges starting some loss to paper at top of hinges; scattered foxing throughout. Folio 105 engraved plates of details and ornament not paginated. OCLC: 12575100. J. Todd & Sons hardcover
