ACKERMANN (RUDOLPH) A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Bu...

ACKERMANN (RUDOLPH) A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, half-titles, 95 hand-coloured aquatint plates, including the 16 founders' plates, after Pugin, Westall, Mackenzie, Unwins and Pyne (watermarked 'J. Whatman 1812), 16 portraits of Founders, volume 1 with 'Arrangement of Plates' sheet not called for in Abbey, volume 2 with plates 82 to 88 in reverse order, offsetting from plates to facing text leaves, blue morocco gilt by Sawyer and Grafton, sides with intricate gilt borders and cornerpieces, with central coat of arms of the University of Cambridge on upper cover, t.e.g., spines faded [Abbey Scenery 80; Tooley 4], 4to (350 x 290mm.), R. Ackermann, 1815 Footnotes: A HANDSOMELY BOUND COPY OF ACKERMANN'S CAMBRIDGE, WITH THE FOUNDERS' PLATES. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing