1837 Series Of Examples Of Grecian Ornament Antiquarian Architecture Book Plates

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Series Of Examples Of Grecian Ornament - 1837 - Rare Book of 21 Large Plates

"A Series of Examples of Grecian Ornament; now first published separately in twenty-one plates from the unedited ANTIQUITIES OF ATTICA and the supplementary volume to the ANTIQUITIES OF ATHENS; for the use of those who study the finest examples of grecian ornament."

Drawings Made By:
  • F Bedford Architect
  • JP Gandy Deering Architect
  • W Kinnard Architect
  • TL Donaldson Architect
  • W Jenkins Architect
Published by John Weale Architectural Library: 59 High Holborn 1837 1st Edition

"John Weale (1791 - 1862) was an English publisher of popular scientific, architectural, engineering and educational works. He went into the trade first with George Priestley in St Giles, London who died around 1812, and worked then with Priestley's widow. He took a particular interest in the study of architecture. In 1823 he issued a bibliographical Catalogue of Works on Architecture and the Fine Arts, of which a new edition appeared in 1854. He bought the architectural publishing business at 59 High Holborn built up by Isaac Taylor and his son Josiah Taylor as The Architectural Library, after Josiah's death in 1834."

Please study plate list. Original stitch binding is very fragile with most plates almost loose. 21 plates are present however there is a duplicate of "Chapter 6 Plate 6" and "Chapter 6 Plate 13" is MISSING. It's possible that this may have been an error from the publisher or maybe someone swapped it out for some reason at some stage during the past 185 years and re-stitched it? Plates are quite fragile with chipping and staining present as shown. A scarce and stunning reference work on The Antiquities Of Attica & Athens. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 49cm x 31cm x 1cm

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Large Print, 21 Plates
Region: Europe
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Please study plate list. Original stitch binding is very fragile with most plates almost loose. 21 plates are present however there is a duplicate of "Chapter 6 Plate 6" and "Chapter 6 Plate 13" is MISSING. It's possible that this may have been an error from the publisher or maybe someone swapped it out for some reason at some stage during the past 185 years and re-stitched it? Plates are quite fragile with chipping and staining present as shown. A scarce and stunning reference work on The Antiquities Of Attica & Athens. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Weale Architectural Library
Publisher: John Weale Architectural Library
Year Printed: 1837
Sub-subject: Ancient Greek Architecture