Abbey Collection of Colour-Plate Books Illustrated in Aquatint and Lithography
by ABBEY, John Roland (1894-1969)
Folkestone & London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1972. 4 vols. (12 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches). The set consists: -Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. [vii]-xx, 399 pp. Colour frontispiece, 34 collotype plates and 54 in-text illustrations. -Life in England in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. [iv]-xxi, 428 pp. Colour frontispiece, 32 collotype plates, and 50 in-text illustrations. -Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. Volume I: World, Europe, Africa. [iv]-xiii, 300 pp. Colour frontispiece, 20... Read More
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Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860 from the Library of J. R. Abbey
by [ABBEY, John Roland]
Folkestone & London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1972. Quarto. (12 3/16 x 9 1/4 inches). Colour frontispiece. xx, 399pp.; 34 plates, 54 text illustrations. 556 entries. Publisher's cloth boards. Dust jacket. A fine copy of an important work on Aquatint and Lithography. Abbey's classic bibliographical catalogue on the illustrated history of scenery in Great Britain and Ireland. From his preface: "I have, for over a quarter of a century, been collecting books on the Scenery of Great... Read More
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Life in England in Aquatint and Lithography, 1770-1860
by [ABBEY, John Roland]
Folkestone & London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1972. Quarto. (12 3/16 x 9 1/4 inches). xxi. 427pp, 83 plates. 633 entries. Publisher's cloth boards. Dust jacket. Classic bibliographical catalogue of colour plate books. An attractive reprint of Abbey's classic bibliographical catalogue of "colour-plate" works on a range of subjects: architecture, drawing books and artists' sketch books, art collections, magazines, decorative printing, illustrations of the classics, high life and low life in town and country, the navy, the... Read More
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[Black Cheak]
by [ABBOT, John (1751-1840)]
[London, 1791. Watercolour and graphite, on laid paper, numbered 56 in graphite in Abbot's hand in the lower margin corresponding to his manuscript Catalogue of Georgia Birds with Notes. An original watercolour of an American Redstart by an important naturalist in early America. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. Born in London in 1751, Abbot developed his interest in natural history and drawing as a child. His... Read More
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To the Society of Goffers at Blackheath
by ABBOTT, Lemuel Francis (1760-1802, artist); GREEN, Valentine (1739-1813, engraver)
London: L. F. Abbott, 1790. Mezzotint engraving. An exceedingly rare engraving, regarded as the earliest dedicated golfing print, and a landmark image in the history of the sport. Published in 1791 and dedicated to the Society of Goffers at Blackheath, Abbott's portrait fixed golf's emerging club culture in one of its first great printed images. A fine impression of the first and only 18th-century state of this print, engraved by Valentine Green after the now-lost painting by Lemuel... Read More
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The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and Politics
by ACKERMANN, Rudolph (1764-1834, publisher)
London: R. Ackermann, 1809-1828. 8vo. (9 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches). 3 series in 40 volumes. 1,491 plates, including engravings, lithographs, aquatints and woodcuts, the large majority contemporary hand-coloured, and 65 woodcuts containing 2 or more mounted fabric or paper swatches. Later red half morocco, gilt edges. Provenance: Gother Mann (1747-1830), army officer and military engineer First edition of Ackermann’s influential, authoritative publication on taste and fashion: an extraordinarily ambitious project providing a contemporary pictorial record of... Read More
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Geometrical elevation of a Bridge to be built over the River in the Garden at Sion... Plan of the Foundations of the Bridge... Plan of the Carriage and Footways of the Bridge
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1775. Engraving by T. Miller. In excellent condition with the exception of some very faint off-setting. A fine engraving of a proposed bridge over the river at Sion House in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace... Read More
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Elevation of the House of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers & Commerce, Situated in John Street, Adelphi
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1775. Engraving by T. Vivares. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration in the bottom right corner of the sheet. A fine architectural engraving of a part of the vast Adelphi development in London; the largest project undertaken by the Adam brothers. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship... Read More
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Elevation of the North End of Luton Park House... Elevation of the South End of Luton Park House
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1774. Engraving, by T. Vivares. (Neat repairs to two small marginal tears). A fine engraving of two of the exterior elevations of Luton Park House, a project undertaken by Robert Adam in about 1764. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book,... Read More
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Elevation of a House at Whitehall Restore as a Board Room for the Paymaster General & Commissioners of Chelsea Hospital & Office for Invalids
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1775. Engraving by R. Blyth. In excellent condition, except for mild discolouration lower left. An elegant engraving showing the facade of a house in Whitehall, used as the offices for Chelsea Hospital. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's... Read More
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Elevation and Plans of the Gateway and Porter's Lodge of Ashburnham House in Dover Street
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1778. Copper engraving. Engraved by Robert Blyth. In excellent condition. An elegant engraving of the gateway and porters lodge at Ashburnham House on Dover Street in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia, is clearly... Read More
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Miscellaneous Designs of Various Pieces of Furniture, done for Different Persons, which are here Introduced in Order to Give More Utility and Diversity to the Work, and Contains as Follows
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1775. Engraving by B. Pastorini. In excellent condition. A fine engraving of various pieces of ornate furniture, from Robert Adam's seminal work on British architecture. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia, is clearly very like... Read More
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Design of the Ceiling of the Library or Great Room at Kenwood
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1774. Engraving, coloured by hand, by B. Pastorini (old dampstain to upper left margin). A fine engraving, with contemporary hand colouring, of a painted plaster and stucco ceiling from the interior at Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had... Read More
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Design of a Harpsichord executed in London, with different coloured woods, for the Empress of Russia
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1775. Copper engraving with original hand colouring. Engraving by P. Begbie. A fine engraving of an ornate harpsichord designed for the Empress of Russia. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia, is clearly very like the... Read More
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Design for Pier Glass..
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1775. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of two tears on right margin. A fine architectural engraving of ornate mirrors and tables from Robert Adam's seminal work on British architecture. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book,... Read More
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Various Furnishings, Including Decorative Clocks, an Ornamental Knocker, and Two Hanging Lights
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1775. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just outside the platemark on the left margin. An elegant engraving depicting various furnishings designed by Robert and James Adam, including decorative clocks, an ornamental knocker and two elaborate hanging lights. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship... Read More
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Various Furnishings, Including Decorative Clocks, an Ornamental Knocker, and Two Hanging Lights
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1775. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just outside the platemark on the left margin. An elegant engraving depicting various furnishings designed by Robert and James Adam, including decorative clocks, an ornamental knocker and two elaborate hanging lights. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship... Read More
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Ceiling of the Music Room
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1777. Copper engraving. Engraved by T. Morris. In excellent condition with the exception of a small area of foxing in the sheet. An elegant engraving of the elaborate ceiling in the music room of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn's celebrated house in St. James' Square, London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship... Read More
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Designs for the Chimney Piece and Curtain Cornice at Sutton Park
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1775. Engraving by B. Pastorini. In excellent condition. An elegant engraving showing the decorations of the chimney piece and curtain cornices at Sutton Park House, in North Yorkshire. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia, is... Read More
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Section of one of the sides of the Great Room, or Library at Kenwood
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1774. Engraving, by J. Zucchi. A fine architectural engraving of the interior of Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in... Read More
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Contains some of the Parts at large of the Finishing and Furniture of the Earl of Derby's House
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1777. Copper engraving with original hand colouring. Engraved by B. Pastorini. An elegant engraving depicting a collection of ornate furniture in the Earl of Derby's celebrated house in Grosvenor Square, London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace... Read More
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Chimneypiece and Table in the Hall of Shelburne House
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (d.1794)
London, 1778. Copper engraving. Engraved by Caldwell. In excellent condition with the exception of a waterstain in middle of sheet. Left margin is trimmed just outside platemark. An elegant engraving of a fireplace and table at Shelburne House in Berkeley Square, in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which... Read More
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Design of a Sedan Chair as executed for Her Majesty
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1775. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration on the upper margin. A fine engraving of the sedan chair designed for Queen Charlotte. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in... Read More
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Design of a Chimney Piece executed in the Great Saloon of the Queens House / A Chimney Piece Designed for one of the Rooms in St. James's Palace
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792)
London, 1775. Engraving by D. Cunego. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just outside the platemark on left margin. Some paper discolouration on left margin and 1" loss lower left corner. A fine engraving of the fireplaces at St. James's Palace and the Queen's House in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had... Read More
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Elevation of the North Front of Kenwood, towards the Court... Elevation of the South Front of Kenwood, towards the Gardens
by ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) & James (d.1794)
London, 1774. Engraving, by T. Miller (expert repairs to old fold touching image area). A fine architectural engraving of Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first... Read More
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