Delineations of Fonthill and Its Abbey by Rutter John (39 results)

Condition: New. pp. 195.

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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 210 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This is a 1972 republication of the 1823 first edition. No dustjacket (as issued?). Blue hardcover with title in silver on spine. Condition: Good, with general light shelfwear and light soiling (including a faint watersplash mark to front cover). Some light bumping to cover corners. Binding sound, no inscriptions. 127pp. Many b/w illustrations including one folding plate (a map of Fonthill and grounds).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Shaftesbury: Published by The Author / London: Charles Knight; Longman, Hurst, and Co.; Hunt, Robinson, and Co.; John and Arthur Arch, 1823. First edition. Quarto (measures 34 x 27cm., approx., hence seemingly not a large paper copy). xxvi,127,[1]pp. With coloured frontispiece, coloured extra engraved title, title-page vignette, 11 further plates (one of these coloured), large coloured folding plan (verso with a few paper repairs to folds, each approx. 1 inch), & 13 textual vignettes. Includes the additional unnumbered plate 'South West view of Fonthill Abbey'. Discreet (4 x 2 cm.) neat early oval stamp of Lewes Library Society to head of title, and 2 x 1 inch rectangular ink presentation stamp of Lewes Public Library, dated 1935, to Wiltshire County Libraries, completed by librarian in period ink (no show-through). Tiny ampersand in black ink between author's name and 'Shaftesbury' on title page (mistakenly implying that the book was co-authored?). Minor foxing & a few slight internal signs of age. §Millington 110; Lowndes 2159. Some occasional foxing to the engraved plates. Lately professionally rebound in blue quarter calf, contrasting label, gilt lettering and decoration, marbled board, new pale blue endpapers. Spine sunned to a slightly lighter shade. In all other respects, a very good copy. (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 2.7 kg packed, therefore additional postage will be required for overseas orders. International customers, please ask for a prior shipping quote).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Facsimile of First Edition of 1823. Size: Folio 12 - 19". xxvi + 127pp. Internally clean. Binding firm, spine slightly cocked and marked. Edges slightly marked. Multiple copies available this title. Covers slightly marked. Illustrated. Colour frontispiece. Quantity Available: 2. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Architecture; England; Genealogy & Local History. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55104. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

Pictorial boards. Condition: Very Good. The 1823 1st edition, in the publisher's original pictorial boards, with period morocco spine and tips. Lovely hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece and half-title. Additional hand-colored plate ("Interior of King Edward's Gallery") opposite pg. 40. 10 other full-page engraved plates throughout the text. 2 large fold-out lithographed plates as well at rear ("Part of Fonthill Domain" and "Tables I, II and III Showing the Descent of William Beckford, Esq."). A solid, well-preserved copy: Folio, deckled fore and bottom-edges. Light foxing at the panels, the pastedowns and the endsheets, mild splitting (though boards still strong) along the spine ends. Attractive bookplate of "James Proper" at the front pastedown. Part architectural study of Fonthill and its Abbey, part genealogical examination of William Beckford and his lineage.

Hardcover. First edition. 127 pages. 34 x 28 cm. Thirteen plates, including three colored aquatints, and large folding map with outline color, plus engraved wood cut vignettes at chapter heads: with half title. William Beckford's creation was demolished a few short years after this publication; prompted by the initial collapse of the Abbey's tower. This account of the of Fonthill mansion built for William Beckford by James Wyatt presents a contemporary review of its splendor. Genealogical Table of the Beckford Family. List of Subscribers. ABBEY SCENERY 418. Aquatinted plates clean and bright. Text fresh, bright and sharp. Appendix. Contemporary three quarter calf and boards, latter rubbed and slightly faded. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Handcoloured engraved frontispiece, additional title and plate, ten black and white plates and folding map by Wolstenholme, Havell, Cleghorn, Varrall and Higham after Finley, Porden, Rutter, Cattermole, Whitwell, Martin, Higham and Baker; woodcut arms on the title and woodcut head and tail pieces and colophon. First Edition. 4to. [281 x 219 x 21 mm]. [iii]-xxvi, 127, [1] pp. Bound c.1950 in half brown goatskin, marbled paper sides, lettered on a blue goatskin label, light blue endleaves, plain edges. (Upper joint a little rubbed). Abbey, Scenery, 418. This is an ordinary or small paper copy. With the additional unnumbered plate of the South West View of Fonthill Abbey. Bound without the half-title. Short and clean tear in middle fold of the map. A few spots and minor stains but a decent copy. Rutter's Delineations was the best contemporary publication on William Beckford's extravagantly Gothic house at Fonthill, built for him by James Wyatt between 1796 and 1812. The book was begun when the house still belonged to Beckford, but was completed after the sale to John Farquhar, and it is a remarkably vivid portrait of the place in the closing days of Beckford's occupancy and before its collapse.

engravings, folding map (illustrator). 1/2 leather binding, corners slightly worn. interior in excellent condition new leather spine professionally restored. very good.

Shaftesbury, chez l'auteur, 1823. In-folio, XXVI-127 pp. 13 planches et 1 carte, demi-chagrin bleu foncé, dos à nerfs orné de filets dorés, tête dorée (petites épidermures, coins émoussés, pâles mouillures). Édition originale et unique de cet ouvrage consacré au château de Fonthill, une propriété néo-gothique en Angleterre, construite par James Wyatt pour William Beckford, l'auteur du célèbre Vathek. Un des exemplaires de grand format. Il est illustré d'un frontispice en couleurs représentant une galerie de l'abbaye de Fonthill, un titre gravé, 11 planches hors textes, certaines en couleurs et 1 grande carte dépliante rehaussée de couleurs à la main ainsi que des bandeaux et culs-de-lampe gravés sur bois en noir dans le texte. En tête de volumes, il a été relié le bulletin de souscription signé par l'auteur et la facture de l'ouvrage. On joint : une plaquette de poème avec envoi autographe signé de Louis François Lelin à Alexis de Redé. Ex-libris héraldique Alexis de Redé, grand collectionneur de mobilier XVIIIe siècle de livres précieux. Voir photographie(s) / See picture(s) * Membre du SLAM et de la LILA / ILAB Member. La librairie est ouverte du lundi au vendredi de 14h à 19h. Merci de nous prévenir avant de passer,certains de nos livres étant entreposés dans une réserve.

Half Morocco. Condition: Very Good. xxiv, 112, (6) pp. Half green straight grained morocco over marbled boards. Gilt lettered spine. The boards and extremities are quite rubbed and there are two split joints at the head and tail of the spine. Various marks and spots to text and plates. Lacks half title. Early private library bookplate to ffep. Thirteen engraved plates, of which three are hand-coloured. Plate 1 is a map of the Fonthill domain, which is complete but badly torn and creased. There is an additional unnumbered plate showing the southwest view of the abbey. An uncut large paper copy. Mounted onto the last leaf is an engraved Rutter coat of arms showing Fonthill Abbey in the background. This copy purchased from the Rutter family. Abbey Scenery 418. Folio.

RUTTER, John. DELINEATIONS OF FONTHILL AND ITS ABBEY. Shaftsbury: The Author, 1823. Large 4to. (14 x 11 1/2 inches). Publisher's morocco spine and tips, pictorial boards. xxvi, 127, (1) pages, 28 plates (se below for details). First edition, 1 of 78 copies. [Abbey, Scenery]. Of three states of the first edition, this is the most desirable with proofs etchings on india paper. Rutter's account of Fonthill, an opulent mansion bu for William Beckford by James Wyatt, remains the best contemporary account of the structure. The text is an elegant description of the interior and its furnishings. Our copy has an additional plate of the south-west view of the house, not called for. Plate I is a folding plan of the grounds (26 x 20 inches.) This deluxe issue has all plates on india paper. Plates VI-VIII ar hand-colored; a copy of Plate VII on standard stock is also included, as are additional variant proofs before lettering of Plates IV, XI-XIII. There are also many wood cut vignettes on india paper throughout the text. Rebacked wi original spine used as an overlay. With the bookplate of Jill Allibone, a leading authority on nineteenth century English architecture.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1823 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 213 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 213 Rutter, John, 1796-1851.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1823. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 195, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 195.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1823. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 200, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 200.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1823. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 254, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 254.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1823 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 260.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [1823] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 195, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 195.