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Lot 202

Gandy (Michael) and Benjamin Baud. Architectural I text by John Britton engraved portrait frontispiece wood-engraved title-vignette 40 lithographed plates including 16 tinted views (with tissue-guards) a very good copy in original morocco-backed cloth vignette of castle surmounted by the royal arms and surrounded by a circlet of national emblems in gilt on upper cover slightly rubbed and faded at edges folio 1842.

Lot 204

Garnier (Charles) Le Nouvel Opéra de Paris 2 plate vol. (without the 2 8vo text vol. and Durandelle`s photographs) first edition etched portrait of Garnier by Devaux not called for in list of plates (on india paper and mounted) 56 engraved plates of elevations sections plans and details (5 double-page numbered as 10) and 20 fine chromolithographed plates (numbered as 40) including the additional engraved plate 2 issued later with printed explanatory note (creased) some light foxing list of plates in vol.1 with small tears to lower edge loose in modern cloth-backed drop-back box with ties incorporating original boards (rubbed edges reinforced in cloth) large folio Paris 1880.

Lot 205

Gilpin (William).- Clark (John Heaviside) A Practi Representing the Various Effects on Landscape Scenery from Morning till Night first edition 30 hand-coloured aquatint plates after William Gilpin margins with light grey wash and dark grey lines some light foxing mainly to plate guards 1811 bound after Gilpin (Rev. William) Three Essays: on Picturesque Beauty; on Picturesque Travel; and on Sketching Landscape... second edition 7 aquatint plates 6 tinted all mounted on larger sheets errata leaf pasted onto final leaf of text all text leaves laid into into larger sheets some foxing 8vo laid into folio 1794 together 2 works in 1 vol. later half morocco g.e. rubbed spine a little faded [Abbey Life 109 & 129] small folio

Lot 210

Grieken (Th.M.M. van) De Plant in hare Ornementale plates only lithographed pictorial title and 38 tinted or chromolithographed plates (plate 38 numbered as 39) a few additional plates at end title browned one or two marginal tears loose as issued in original cloth-backed decorated boards with ties upper joint split Groningen [1888] § Hulme (F.Edward) Suggestions in Floral Design chromolithographed additional decorative title 50 plates and tail-piece tail-piece bound at beginning occasional foxing mostly to tissue guards original decorated cloth gilt [c.1880] both a little worn folio (2)

Lot 213

(Sir William).- Hancarville (Pierre François Hugue (Sir William).- Hancarville (Pierre François Hugues d`) Collection of Etruscan Greek and Roman Antiquities from the Cabinet of the Hon.ble W.m Hamilton... vol.2 only (of 4) first edition 2 hand-coloured engraved titles in English and French 2 engraved dedications engraved head- & tail-pieces and initials text in English and French with 109 engraved plates (47 hand-coloured of which 17 double-page) one plain plate double-page and folding very clean throughout final double-page plate slightly creased and with tear to central fold contemporary diced russia gilt morocco labels (chipped) a little worn covers detached [Blackmer 845; Berlin Cat. 890; Cohen-de-Ricci 474] folio [Naples François Morelli] 1767; sold not subject to return

Lot 217

[Hasted (Edward)] [History of Kent] a selection of maps and plates only (no text) large folding hand-coloured engraved map 71 engraved maps plates and plans 6 folding some foxing mostly marginal large map with short tear contemporary half morocco spine gilt t.e.g. rubbed folio [c.1801]; sold not subject to return

Lot 218

Hearne (Thomas) Antiquities of Great-Britain illus 2 vol. in 1 additional engraved title and 82 plates list of subscribers parallel text in English & French vol.2 lacking title and preliminaries foxing to title and some plates mostly marginal some offsetting one leaf of text from vol.1 loose bookplate of Serjeantson of Hanlith on front pastedown contemporary half purple morocco gilt spine gilt a little worn at edges folio by James Phillips 1786-[1806]. *** Bound as a folio but printed as oblong folio; the number of plates seems to vary in auction records.

Lot 219

(Col. Thomas Holbein) Asian Carpets: XVI. and XVII (Col. Thomas Holbein) Asian Carpets: XVI. and XVII. Century Designs from the Jaipur Palaces text with elaborate chromolithographed borders heightened with gold 150 chromolithographed plates (some double-page) mostly on textured paper plain map and 8 key plates lacking additional title with chromolithographed border ex-library copy with ink accession number and perforated stamp on title but no other leaves library buckram folio W.Griggs [1905]. *** The most sumptuous carpet book ever produced.

Lot 220

Hogarth (William) The Works from the Original Plates restored by James Heath edited by John Nichols 156 etched and engraved plates on 116 sheets including the 2 portraits first portrait spotted and frayed at edges (reinforced) foxing light water-staining to fore-edge at beginning some tears and repairs occasionally affecting images contemporary half morocco spine gilt g.e. rather worn and stained upper cover detached large folio Baldwin and Cradock n.d.

Lot 221

Hounsell Brothers. Flags and Signals of all Nation edited by George C.Hounsell trade catalogue chromolithographed decorative title and 71 plates title very slightly foxed hinges weak original cloth gilt a little rubbed and marked lower corners worn folio [1873].

Lot 222

Humphreys (Henry Noel) The Illuminated Books of th title printed in red and black additional chromolithographed title 1 uncoloured plate of 13 ornaments 45 mounted chromolithographed plates on 39 sheets and other mounted illustrations in text and borders all by Owen Jones some heightened in gold some foxing mount of one plate torn at inner margin up to edge of plate light marginal water-staining to fore-edge of last few leaves contemporary half morocco t.e.g. rubbed folio 1849.

Lot 224

Jones (Owen) The Grammar of Ornament first edition additional chromolithographed decorative title title in red and black 100 tinted or chromolithographed plates some heightened with gold or silver both titles lightly foxed Preface leaf loose and slightly frayed at fore-edge plates generally clean but a few with marginal tears (some repaired) trimmed modern cloth with decorative gilt morocco panel from original binding mounted on upper cover large folio 1856.

Lot 225

Jones (Owen) One Thousand and One Initial Letters chromolithographed throughout with illuminated title and 27 plates after Owen Jones heightened with gold some foxing mostly to title and final plate title and first few plates a little chipped and/or frayed at fore-edge original decorated cloth gilt spine gilt g.e. a little rubbed recased new endpapers folio Day & Son 1864.

Lot 227

Kemp (Dixon) Yacht Designing: A Treatise... first edition 40 plates on 39 sheets many folding 6pp. advertisements at end ink signature across title some light spotting original pictorial cloth gilt uncut rubbed and slightly stained rebacked preserving most of original spine new endpapers `The Field` 1876 § Kunhardt (C.P.) Small Yachts: Their Design and Construction... enlarged edition 87 plates some double-page illustrations light damp-staining to foot of front free endpapers contemporary half morocco gilt spine gilt with yachting motifs t.e.g. a little rubbed cloth damp-stained 1891 folio (2)(2)

Lot 229

Kip (Joannes) Britannia Illustrata or Views of Several of the Queens Palaces as also of the Principal Seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain 2 vol. engraved title with royal arms in vol.1 both vol. with letterpress table of contents mounted on stub 150 magnificent double-page engraved plates only (of 152 lacking plates 35 & 37 from vol.1: Wythame & Dunham Massie) most by Kip after Knyff 7 folding vol.2 also with 7 of 8 engraved plates of coats-of-arms (lacking plate 79) title to vol.1 soiled and laid down plate of Bolsover in vol.1 slightly frayed at fore-edge where protrudes and with marginal tear Fair Lawn with hole to upper left hand margin (paper flaw) Blenheim in vol.2 a little torn and repaired plates with minor spotting and soiling (mostly marginal) but overall a very clean copy contemporary diced russia borders in gilt and blind rubbed corners a little worn rebacked folio Joseph Smith 1714-15.

Lot 231

Laborde (Alexandre de) Description des Nouveaux Ja half-title engraved title-vignette additional engraved vignette title 3 engraved plans and 122 plates after Constant Bourgeois on 89 sheets plus 3 additional sheets (2 each with 4 plates with overslips and 1 plate of images to be cut out for overslips) inscribed at head of title “A Mons. Alex. Vattesmore pour l`etat de Rhode Island de la part du Comte Leon de Laborde (fils de l`auteur)” with old ink library stamps on title and upper wrapper foxed text a little browned original printed wrappers uncut rubbed and frayed repair to lower edge of rear wrapper rebacked in cloth preserved in modern morocco-backed drop-back cloth box with popper fasteners folio Paris 1808.

Lot 233

Lamour (Jean) Recueil des Ouvrages en Serrurerie que Stanislas le Bienfaisant Roy de Pologne...a fait poser sur la place Royale de Nancy... lithographed decorative title dedication and 24 plates some double-page or folding browned marginal water-staining leaves brittle and slightly torn or chipped at edges ex-library copy with stamps one perforated old cloth-backed boards folio Nancy n.d.; sold not subject to return

Lot 234

[Le Rouge (Georges Louis)] [Jardins Anglo-Chinois] Cahiers I VIII IX & X only (of 19) with 18 18 9 & 6 engraved plates and plans only 2 folding first part with 33p. of engraved text some light spotting and soiling part 1 with worming to inner margin but not affecting plates the other parts with marginal water-staining contemporary vellum-backed paste-paper boards spines numbered in ink rubbed corners a little worn [Berlin Kat. 3312] oblong folio Paris le Rouge 1770-87.

Lot 236

Lodge (Edmund) Portraits of Illustrious Personages 84 stipple-engraved portraits by Bartolozzi and others after Holbein printed in colours on pink or white paper a few finished by hand tissue guards bookplate of Alfred Bleeck contemporary half morocco g.e. worn gilt spine defective at head covers detached [cf. Abbey Life 205] printed by William Bulmer and Co. for John Chamberlaine 1812 § [Birch (Thomas) The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain] lacking title and all before p.67 with 74 engraved portraits by Houbraken and others light marginal foxing contemporary half calf worn lacking spine upper cover detached [1813] 4to & folio (2) (2)

Lot 237

Loubat (J.F.) The Medallic History of the United S 2 vol. 86 etched plates by Jules Jacquemart most with 2 medals to a plate tissue guards very clean internally original cloth t.e.g. others uncut worn and damp-stained lacking spines covers detached (one lacking) New York privately printed 1878 § Tomes (Robert) Battles of America by Sea and Land 3 vol. engraved additional titles and 48 portraits and plates tissue guards some light spotting contemporary half morocco upper covers pictorial gilt g.e. a little worn upper covers detached New York [1861]; and 5 others Americana mostly military folio & 4to (10)(10)

Lot 238

Meggendorfer (Lothar) Always Jolly 8 colour plates with movable parts operated by levers one or two small pieces missing some tears repairs and defects but most still operative some levers defective or detached some spotting and soiling original cloth-backed pictorial boards worn lacking spine covers detached H.Grevel & Co. [1891]; and another children`s book small folio & 4to (2)(2)

Lot 239

Melling (Antoine Ignace) and J.-A.Cervini. Voyage lithographed portrait of Melling by Villain after Vigneron engraved map by Tardieu and 72 aquatint plates by Pirniger Gibele & Salathé after Memling each plate with publisher`s small embossed stamp at corner plate 42 with marginal tear crudely repaired with tape some foxing contemporary half morocco spine gilt corners a little worn oblong folio Paris 1826-30.

Lot 240

[Merigot (James)] A Select Collection of Views and third edition hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece (with `Ruines de Rome` and J.Hearne imprint) and 57 hand-coloured aquatint plates only (of 61) text in English and French Preface leaf misbound before title plates lightly offset light spotting at beginning modern half calf gilt-stamped calf label on upper cover uncut [Abbey Travel 178] folio [c.1819]. *** Apparently the third edition as in Abbey with text watermarked 1806 but plates 1816.

Lot 242

Montanus (Arnoldus) De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld engraved additional pictorial title title in red and black with engraved vignette with 6 engraved portraits only (of 7) 13 double-page engraved maps (of 16) and 24 double-page engraved plates (of 32) numerous engraved illustrations list of subscribers at end lacking Vv2 & 3 lightly soiled and damp-stained plates and maps loosely inserted some a little smaller many frayed or slightly defective at edges contemporary blind-stamped vellum lacking ties worn and stained spine torn folio Amsterdam Jacob Meurs 1671; sold not subject to return

Lot 245

Nattes (John Claude) Scotia Depicta: or the Antiqu pictorial title depicting Fingal`s cave tail-piece and 42 plates only by J.Fittler (of 48) ?lacking printed title some foxing to plates offsetting small ink stain to first leaf of text broken loose in binding contemporary half roan worn spine torn and defective folio [?1804]; sold not subject to return *** Bound as a folio but printed as oblong folio.

Lot 246

(Sir George) The Coronation of His Most Sacred Maj (Sir George) The Coronation of His Most Sacred Majesty King George the Fourth 25 hand-coloured aquatint plates including additional engraved title with hand-coloured aquatint view text to p.104 only frontispiece creased and with small tears to lower margin (repaired) otherwise a good clean copy old cloth boards with small central gilt crest of Hudson Gurney g.e. rubbed rebacked and recornered in morocco spine slightly scuffed [cf.Abbey Scenery 260 & Tooley 343 both Bohn editions of 1839/37) folio printed by Samuel & Richard Bentley 1824. *** Five parts were originally proposed two were issued in 1823/4 and 1827. Bohn acquired the plates and combined them with Whittaker`s to produce the work of 1837 & 1839.

Lot 253

Nuova Raccolta di 25. Vedute Antiche e Moderne di engraved throughout pictorial title depicting Romulus Remus and the wolf with Rome in the background 24 plates after Piranesi and others foxing mostly marginal modern cloth with morocco label on upper cover rubbed oblong folio Rome [c.1800].

Lot 255

Oyarzun (Aureliano) and Ricardo E.Latcham. Album d 13 chromolithographed plates of textiles pots etc. browned and water-stained some tears frayed and chipped at edges original printed wrappers rolled and creased loose large oblong folio Santiago 1929; sold not subject to return

Lot 256

Parboni (Achille) Nuova Raccolta delle Principali engraved title and 32 plates only (of 50) title on brown paper (soiled and stained) plates with some light marginal foxing disbound oblong folio Rome G.Antonelli 1830.

Lot 257

Pâris (Admiral François Edmond) Souvenirs de Marin 6 vol. second edition of vol.1 & 2 2 portraits only (of 3 lacking in vol.3) and 360 plates mounted on stubs 1 colour and folding very slight foxing to some vol. vol.3 with some soiling and plates frayed at edges (some loose) original green cloth rubbed and slightly damp-stained particularly vol.3 large folio Paris 1910-1886-1908; sold not subject to return

Lot 259

Passeri (Giovanni Battista) Picturae Etruscorum in 3 vol. first edition half-titles engraved frontispiece in vol.1 titles in red and black with engraved vignettes in vol.1 & 2 engraved dedication leaves in vol.2 & 3 engraved head- & tail-pieces & initials and 301 engraved plates 1 folding all hand-coloured plus 1 unnumbered and uncoloured plate on Eugubine sarcophagus in vol.3 and 4 linguistic tables 1 folding lacking 2 engraved frontispieces and vol.3 title a4 in vol.1 loose some light foxing and soiling a few marginal stains bookplates of J.B.Powis and another on front pastedowns contemporary morocco-backed boards vellum tips spines gilt with red morocco labels a little worn [Blackmer 1265] folio Rome Johannis Zempel 1767-75. *** “Passeri was the antiquary to the Grand Duke of Tuscany; he produced many works on archaeological or antiquarian subjects...[and] had an abiding belief in the superiority of Etruscan over Greek civilization...”. Blackmer

Lot 261

Pergolesi (Michele Angelo) [Designs for Various Or engraved dedication to the Duke of Northumberland and 60 plates no title or text as usual many plates dated 1777 amended in ink to 1787 dedication on thinner paper and creased foxed although several plates fairly clean one or two small stains contemporary half russia a little worn rebacked preserving old gilt spine [Berlin Kat. 593] folio [plates dated 1777-91]. *** The number of plates varies (anything between 60 and 72); those in this copy are numbered 1-60 although bound out of order.

Lot 262

Pine (John) The Procession and Ceremonies...of the titles in French and English both in red and black with engraved vignette list of subscribers engraved head- & tail-pieces and initials 3 engraved plans (2 double-page) and 18 hand-coloured plates (all but one double-page) small stain to French title some water-staining affecting a few plates worming to central fold with slight loss (repaired) modern panelled calf spine in compartments with red and black roan labels folio for John Pine 1730.

Lot 263

Prout (Samuel) Interiors and Exteriors lithographed title-vignette and 39 plates only (of 48) all on india paper and mounted title and mounts foxed contemporary half roan worn spine defective upper cover detached 1834 § George (Ernest) Etchings in Belgium 30 etched plates broken and loose title foxed original cloth gilt rubbed 1878 folio (2)

Lot 264

Pyne (James Baker) The English Lake District tinted lithographed title with large circular vignette and 22 plates only (of 24) wood-engraved head- and tail-piece foxing particularly at beginning and end otherwise mostly marginal modern half morocco [Tooley 387] folio Manchester Thos. Agnew & Sons 1853.

Lot 268

Racinet (Auguste) Polychromatic Ornament 100 chromolithographed plates some heightened with gold or silver illustrations lightly foxed mostly affecting text ex-library copy with ink accession number on verso of title and label on front pastedown but no stamps half-title torn and repaired with sticky tape contemporary burgundy morocco by Sotheran & Co. title in gilt on upper cover g.e. rubbed rebacked preserving old gilt spine folio 1873.

Lot 269

Racinet (Auguste) Polychromatic Ornament 100 chromolithographed plates some heightened with gold or silver illustrations a little foxed mostly affecting text original decorated cloth gilt g.e. a little worn lacking spine lower cover detached folio 1873.

Lot 270

[Radclyffe (Charles)] [Memorials of Rugby] lacking title with 24 lithographed views on 21 plates only (of 28 on 24) light foxing bookplate of Washington Hibbert contemporary half calf Rugby] [1843] § Hall (S.C.) The Baronial Halls and Picturesque Edifices of England 2 vol. 72 lithographed plates wood-engraved illustrations some spotting contemporary half calf spine gilt 1848 rubbed the first rebacked folio & 4to (3) (3)

Lot 271

[Rees (Abraham)] [The Cyclopaedia] volume of plates only 55 engraved plates of machinery one folding and an additional folding sheet entitled `Rolling Carts and Waggons` (engraved illustrations with letterpress description below James Sharp 1772) occasional light spotting or soiling folding plate torn old engraved library bookplate on front pastedown contemporary half russia spine gilt rubbed corners worn folio [c.1790]; sold not subject to return *** Depicting ploughs and other agricultural machinery mills looms saws grinders cranes etc.

Lot 273

Richardson (Charles James) Architectural Remains o lithographed frontispiece 2 decorative titles dedication and 26 plates some tinted some with partial hand-colouring and heightened with gold cloth rebacked and recornered in morocco 1838 § Hall (S.C.) The Baronial Halls 2 vol. second edition 72 lithographed plates contemporary half morocco rubbed n.d. foxed; and another similar folio & 4to (4) (4)

Lot 275

Robinson (Peter Frederick) Designs for Ornamental 96 lithographed plates and plans 17 on india paper and mounted contemporary ink signature at head of title foxed contemporary half calf rubbed spine faded 1827 § Audsley (W. & G.) Cottage Lodge and Villa Architecture decorative title in red and black lithographed plates text foxed contemporary half calf rubbed Glasgow London & Edinburgh [c.1870] § Buckler (John) Etchings of Cathedral Collegiate and Abbey Churches title in manuscript 38 large etched plates lightly foxed contemporary half calf worn covers detached spine defective 1820; and another on interior decoration 4to & folio (4)(4)

Lot 277

Robson (George Fennell) Scenery of the Grampian Mo list of subscribers folding hand-coloured engraved map 41 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Henry Morton after the author plates offset and some occasional light foxing but a good clean copy front free endpaper creased bookplate of James Arthur Taylor contemporary half green calf spine gilt with red morocco label rubbed [Abbey Scenery 506; Tooley 405] folio 1819.

Lot 278

Robson (George Fennell) Scenery of the Grampian Mo list of subscribers folding hand-coloured engraved map 41 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Henry Morton after the author light offsetting but plates generally clean book-label of Joyce Cary contemporary half morocco rubbed spine a little worn and defective at head [Abbey Scenery 506; Tooley 405] folio 1819.

Lot 279

Roquefort (B. de) Vues Pittoresques et Perspective half-title engraved title-vignette 20 engraved plates by Réville and Lavallée after Vauzelle engraved plan tissue guards light water-staining to lower margin contemporary half cloth rather worn and stained folio Paris Didot l`Ainé 1816.

Lot 280

Roullion-Petit (F.) Campagnes Mémorables des Franç 8 parts in 2 vol. 42 engraved plates some light spotting mostly marginal or to tissue guards one plate with marginal tear contemporary red boards uncut rubbed spines with green morocco labels (spines detached and loosely inserted) folio Paris 1817.

Lot 281

Rubens (Peter Paul) and others. Album of Old Maste comprising 37 17th & 18th century etched and engraved prints after Rubens Bartolozzi Petrucci and others including biblical classical and pastoral scenes all mounted most trimmed to plate mark 19th century half morocco rubbed large folio [assembled in England c.1840]. *** Included are: Franc Petrucci. 6 large etched prints by Lorenzini Bassanino Bassano and Barbieri of classical (Sabine women) and pastoral scenes each trimmed to plate mark c.570 x 435mm (6) Andreas Sacchi. Noah sacrificing J Boydell 1767; and 2 others from the same series (3) A group of 4 English portraits mezzotint and engraved comprising Prince William Henry by Bartolozzi after West 1782; Lord Castlereagh by Turner after Lawrence 1814; Jean Francois Lamarche by Skelton after Danloux; The Prince of Wales by Baron after Adolphe n.d. (4) J.J. de Rossi Allegorical dedication plate etched by Aquila; Procrin Eritrei Regis Atheniensium etched by GMF ; and another (3) A. and J. Schmuzer 3 etched and engraved Roman scenes Vienna n.d (3) Peter Paul Rubens 4 hunting scenes etched by W P Leeuw two with the Moors published by Cornelis Dankerts [Amsterdam]; Assumption of the Virgin etched by F Ragot after Rubens; pastoral scene etched by Petrus de Jode after Rubens. (6)

Lot 282

Russell (John Scott) The Modern System of Naval Ar 3 vol. first edition 168 engraved plates many folding and/or double-page occasional light foxing and soiling but mostly marginal and generally clean contemporary half morocco t.e.g. a little worn and stained one cover and sections of spine detached one joint split large folio [1864-65].

Lot 283

Russell (John Scott) The Modern System of Naval Ar 3 vol. first edition mixed set 168 engraved plates many folding and/or double-page occasional light spotting marginal soiling but generally clean contemporary half morocco (text not uniform) rubbed plate vol. rebacked large folio [1864-65].

Lot 284

Sanderus (Antonius) Flandria Illustrata... 2 vol. first edition half-titles engraved pictorial titles and c.320 engraved maps plates and illustrations some portraits many double-page some full-page one pasted in and folding all leaves mounted on stubs slip pasted over part of text on Aa2 of vol.1 contemporary ink inscription on titles one or two marginal tears or defects tear and hole to inner margin of 6Z2 in vol.2 just affecting edge of image some light foxing and browning contemporary vellum gilt with ties spines gilt with titles in manuscript rubbed and marked vol.2 with small repairs to head and foot of spine ties renewed (one broken) folio Cologne Cornelis van Egmont [but Amsterdam Johannes Blaeu] 1641-44.

Lot 285

Sarre (Friedrich) and Hermann Trenkwald. Old Orien 2 vol. 120 plates 68 colour a few colour captioned plate guards original cloth a little rubbed spines slightly worn at head and foot large folio Vienna & Leipzig 1926-29.

Lot 286

(Sir William) and Joseph Edmondson. Baronagium Gen (Sir William) and Joseph Edmondson. Baronagium Genealogicum: or the Pedigrees of the English Peers... 6 vol. including Supplement 6 engraved titles 6 dedications 6 preliminaries in vol.1 and 640 plates of coats-of-arms and genealogical tables 99 double-page with letterpress 10pp. & 4pp. index/list of subscribers at end of vol.5 & supplement respectively light offsetting from plates vol.4 a little damp-stained at foot but generally a very good copy engraved bookplate of Sir John Smith Bart. F.R.S. of Sydling St.Nicholas Dorset on front pastedowns contemporary half calf spines gilt with gilt-stamped red & black morocco labels featuring initials JS and a seated dog uncut rubbed joints split spines ends a little worn spine of vol.4 slightly defective at foot folio for the Author 1764-84.

Lot 287

Seguy (E.A.) Samarkande: 20 Compositions en couleurs dans le Style oriental 20 pochoir-coloured plates first plate a little browned others slightly browned or frayed at edges loose as issued in original patterned boards with ties paper label on upper cover rubbed lacking ties rebacked in cloth folio Paris [c.1925].

Lot 288

Shaw (Henry) Dresses and Decorations of the Middle 2 vol. large paper copy hand-coloured additional engraved pictorial title 93 plates some aquatint some printed in colours many hand-coloured or finished by hand some heightened with gold or silver decorative initials and illustrations printed in colours some foxing mostly to text plate guards browned bookplate of the Earl of Carysfort of Elton Hall on front pastedowns later red morocco gilt by Zaehnsdorf spines gilt g.e. joints rubbed and cracked folio William Pickering 1843.

Lot 289

[Sheraton (Thomas)] [Designs for Household Furnitu lacking title but with all 115 engraved plates on 84 sheets all mounted on linen rather soiled and stained some plates torn one defective at foot but not affecting image later half morocco rubbed gilt stamps of Druce & Co. (London estate agents) on spine and upper cover and ink stamp on front free endpaper folio [1812]; sold not subject to return

Lot 290

[Society of Antiquaries.] [Collection of Plates] 20 engraved plates and plans after George Vertue and others including plans of London and etchings of Stanton Harcourt by Newnham after Paul Sandby several double-page some also folding a few with marginal soiling contemporary half calf uncut rubbed rebacked [late 18th century] § Wilkinson (Sir Gardner) The Architecture of Egypt Atlas only 14 engraved plates a few with partial hand-colouring one double-page later cloth spine rubbed and faded original upper wrapper bound in [c.1830] large folio (2)

Lot 292

(Marshal Louis Gabriel) Mémoires...sur ses Campagn (Marshal Louis Gabriel) Mémoires...sur ses Campagnes en Espagne depuis 1808 jusqu`en 1814 3 vol. including Atlas first edition text with half-titles engraved portrait 2 folding tables foxed and browned George Augustus Sala`s copy with his signature on front free endpaper of vol.1 and cut signature pasted at head of title of vol.2 Atlas with folding engraved map engraved view and 14 folding/double-page plans some incorporating views some foxing light water-staining to lower margin of some plates title loose and repaired at fore-edge contemporary half calf not uniform rubbed text vol. with labels from another set 8vo & folio Paris 1828. *** George Augustus Sala (1828-96) journalist.

Lot 294

Tredgold (Thomas) Illustrations of Steam Machinery 2 engraved portraits and 123 engravings numbered 1-118 several with 2 to a page some double-page foxed water-staining to inner margin loose in binding contemporary half morocco worn 1839 § Colburn (Zerah) Locomotive Engineering and the Mechanism of Railways 2 vol. including plate vol. 64 lithographed plates on 63 double-page sheets some foxing original cloth rubbed London & Glasgow [1871]; and 2 others engineering etc. folio & 4to (5)(5)

Lot 296

Vanity Fair Album vol.1-3 & 5 only 164 chromolithographed caricatures by Ape Spy and others occasional spotting or soiling one or two torn all but vol.2 broken and loose some leaves/plates a little frayed at edges original cloth gilt rubbed small folio 1869-73; sold not subject to return (4) *** Inlcuding Ulysses S.Grant Robert Peel Bismarck T.H.Huxley Millais and John Stuart Mill.(4)

Lot 297

(John engraver) The Itinerant: A Select Collectio (John engraver) The Itinerant: A Select Collection of Interesting and Picturesque Views in Great Britain and Ireland engraved title letterpress list of plates 180 half-page engraved views with letterpress description below title a little soiled lightly foxed one or two stains bookplate of A.M.Broadley on front pastedown contemporary blue calf gilt spine gilt with red morocco label a little worn and faded joints cracked folio for John Walker 1799.

Lot 300

Wilkinson (Rev. Joseph) Select Views in Cumberland Westmoreland and Lancashire 48 hand-coloured soft-ground etched plates plate guards lightly foxed contemporary red straight-grain morocco with elaborate gilt borders g.e. a little rubbed and scuffed but a handsome copy neatly rebacked preserving old gilt spine [Abbey Scenery 188] folio R.Ackermann 1810.

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