LONDON |The several plans and drawings ... in the Third Report ... upon the improvement of the Port of London, 1800
LONDON--[HOUSE OF COMMONS]
THE SEVERAL PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERRED TO IN THE THIRD REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE UPON THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PORT OF LONDON. ORDERED TO BE PRINTED 28TH JULY 1800. [LONDON:] LUKE HANSARD, 1800
FIRST EDITION, large folio (670 x 500mm.), title with list of plates and imprint, 21 double-page plates (see note), most engraved, a few aquatints and one mezzotint, by Laurie & Whittle, James Basire, S.I. Neele, R. Metcalf and others, some with hand-colour, some folding, modern blue half morocco, label on upper cover, original blue wrappers bound in, upper wrapper with original printed paper label, uncut, some folding plates with creases, plate 8 slightly frayed at folds and with small repaired tear, wrappers slightly worn and repaired
"Plate 1 gives details of the construction of London Bridge with soundings &c. taken in 1767, while the majority of the plates relate to proposals for its replacement, submitted to the committee by Ralph Dodd (plates 2, 3, 6 and 7), Thomas Wilson (pl. 8), Thomas Telford and James Douglas (pl. 10 and 12), and George Dance (pl. 13-17). Plate 21 showing Wren's design for rebuilding the City after the Great Fire, was engraved from a copy in the Library of All Souls by John Barlow, and re-engraved for this report by William Delamotte" (BAL RIBA cat).
In most copies a cancel slip was issued for the titlepage together with additional plates 22-24 and some additional letterpress leaves; the present copy appears to be an early issue without the cancel slip, additional plates and letterpress.
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BAL RIBA 1352
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engraved amorial bookplate
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Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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LONDON--[HOUSE OF COMMONS]
THE SEVERAL PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERRED TO IN THE THIRD REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE UPON THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PORT OF LONDON. ORDERED TO BE PRINTED 28TH JULY 1800. [LONDON:] LUKE HANSARD, 1800
FIRST EDITION, large folio (670 x 500mm.), title with list of plates and imprint, 21 double-page plates (see note), most engraved, a few aquatints and one mezzotint, by Laurie & Whittle, James Basire, S.I. Neele, R. Metcalf and others, some with hand-colour, some folding, modern blue half morocco, label on upper cover, original blue wrappers bound in, upper wrapper with original printed paper label, uncut, some folding plates with creases, plate 8 slightly frayed at folds and with small repaired tear, wrappers slightly worn and repaired
"Plate 1 gives details of the construction of London Bridge with soundings &c. taken in 1767, while the majority of the plates relate to proposals for its replacement, submitted to the committee by Ralph Dodd (plates 2, 3, 6 and 7), Thomas Wilson (pl. 8), Thomas Telford and James Douglas (pl. 10 and 12), and George Dance (pl. 13-17). Plate 21 showing Wren's design for rebuilding the City after the Great Fire, was engraved from a copy in the Library of All Souls by John Barlow, and re-engraved for this report by William Delamotte" (BAL RIBA cat).
In most copies a cancel slip was issued for the titlepage together with additional plates 22-24 and some additional letterpress leaves; the present copy appears to be an early issue without the cancel slip, additional plates and letterpress.
LITERATURE:
BAL RIBA 1352
PROVENANCE:
engraved amorial bookplate
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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