The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam, Volume 1Les Ouvrages D'Architecture de Robert et Jacques Adam, Tome I.. This item is unavailable.The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam, Volume 1Les Ouvrages D'Architecture de Robert et Jacques Adam, Tome I.

Oversized 3/4 red and green portfolio boards with gilt lettering; burgundy ribbon closures; 10 pp of text followed by 8 plates, 8 pp text, 8 plates, 2 pp, 8 plates, 4 pp, 8 plates, 4 pp, 7 plates (missing plate III), : 2 pp text, 5 plates (missing plate II, IV & V), 1 pp, 8 plates, 1 pp, 8 plates, 1 pp, 12 plates, 1 pp, 7 plates. 6 pp text, 27 plates. Printed in edition of 500 numbered copies, this being 421 and signed by the editor. Dual text in French and English. Vol. 1. pt. 1. The Seat of the Duke of Northumberland, at Sion ; pt. 2. The Villa of Earl Mansfield, at Kenwood ; pt. 3. The Seat of the Earl of Bute, at Luton Park ; pt. 4. Public buildings ; pt. 5. Designs for the King and Queen, and the Princess Dowager of Wales. Originally printed for the authors and sold by P. Elmsly, 1778-1822. VG- (shelfwear to boards;spine torn, a few plates and text are missing ( as noted above). Light age toning; pages are otherwise clean and clear.).