Lot 122
  • 122

Bibliography and Reference

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1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 31 volumes, topographical bibliography, including:
  • paper
Upcott, William. A Bibliographical Account of the Principal works relating to English Topography. London: Taylor, 1818, 3 volumes, large paper copy, 8vo (260 x 165mm.), calf gilt by Bedford, gilt edges
Abbey, J.R. Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography [Life in England; Travel, 2 vol.]… a Bibliographical Catalogue. London: Curwen Press, 1952-1957, together 4 volumes, limited editions, coloured and plain plates, blue morocco gilt by Zaehnsdorf, gilt edges
Spalding, J.T. A Bibliographical Account of the Works relating to English Topography in the Library of John Tricks Spalding. Exeter: Commin, Privately Printed, 1912-1913, 5 volumes, portrait (signed by Spalding), contemporary purple half calf, uncut, spines very slightly faded
Adams, B. London Illustrated 1604-1851. London, 1983, 4to, number 50 of 1000 copies, plates, blue morocco gilt by Frank Webster
Smith, J.R. Bibliotheca Cantiana. London, 1837, 2 volumes, 8vo, engraved frontispieces (browned), modern buckram-backed boards
and 16 others

Condition

Generally in good condition
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