Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, baronial, municipal, and popular antiquities: complete in two volumes

Knight, Charles (1791-1873). William Clowes and Sons [printer]

Verlag: London : Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate Street, 1845

Beschreibung

Near fine set in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 2 vols. : ill.(some col.) ; 37 cm. Notes; Published in 96 parts between 1844-45. Edited by Charles Knight. List of the 24 "Illuminated engravings" - p. iii - v. in both volumes. Printed in double columns. Printer statement on title-page verso. "These engravings which are printed by a process for which Mr Knight took out a patent in 1840, are copies of highly finished and elaborate drawings made expressively for this work ." - explanation of the illuminated engravings . - prelims. With Publisher's 'Advertisement' referring to 24 plates. Subjects; Colour printing ; Specimens. Great Britain Antiquities. Great Britain Social life and customs. Genre; Illustrated. 4 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 306463

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ...

Verlag: London : Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate Street

Erscheinungsdatum: 1845

Einband: Hardcover

Auflage: First Edition.