Specimens of Ornamental Art Selected from the Best Models of Classical Epochs, Illustrated by Eighty Plates by Lewis Gruner
London: Thomas M'Lean, 1850. Hardbound. Oversized with maroon cloth and leather corners and spine with gilt lettering; 80 plates in all with tissue over the colour plates. Tight interior and generally clean but with front cover coming loose and a five plates with tape repairs; some pages have wear to edges, and the dedication page has a repair on one side; museum ex-lib. marks with stamps on reverse (blank) side of each plate. Item #120776
Plates of architectural ornaments (Nos. 1-29), Pompeiana (Nos. 30 - 36), church ornaments (Nos. 37 - 62) and palaces (Nos. 63 - 80). Some are in stunningly rich colors (49), others in duotone (10), and other in bw line drawings (21). There are approximately 50 color plates, several bw line drawings and additional duotone images. This edition was printed in London by Bradbury & Evans. Measures 27" x 22" x 3" and shipping weight will be appx. 23 pounds.
OCLC: 311641090
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