Delineations Of Fonthill And Its Abbey

Rutter, John

Published by Charles Knight et al., London, 1823

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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. Seller Inventory # 24103

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Title: Delineations Of Fonthill And Its Abbey

Publisher: Charles Knight et al., London

Publication Date: 1823

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition.

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