Grotesque Architecture, or Rural Amusement
by WRIGHTE, WILLIAM
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- “New” (second) edition. 28 engraved plates plus frontispiece; bound in contemporary or early boards (probably French); small
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: L. & J. Taylor, 1790. “New” (second) edition. 28 engraved plates plus frontispiece; bound in contemporary or early boards (probably French); small private library label on the upper board and ink notation at the top of the title page; upper left corner of the sheets waterstained; very good. While some of the plans for buildings, fountains and cascades are indeed grotesque, others are fanciful or exotic, including those for miniature mosques and minarets.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 35784P
- Title
- Grotesque Architecture, or Rural Amusement
- Author
- WRIGHTE, WILLIAM
- Book Condition
- New “New” (second) edition. 28 engraved plates plus frontispiece; bound in contemporary or early boards (probably French); small
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- L. & J. Taylor
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1790
- Bookseller catalogs
- GARDEN ARCHITECTURE;
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Miniature
- A book that is less then 3 inches in width and ...