INCE, William (1737-1804) and John MAYHEW (1736-1811) The Un...

Lot 172
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Lot 172 | INCE, William (1737-1804) and John MAYHEW (1736-1811) The Un...
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INCE, William (1737-1804) and John MAYHEW (1736-1811). The Universal System of Houshold Furniture. London: sold by Robert Sayer, [?1762-1765].

An important and influential work, directly competing with Chippendale's Cabinet-Maker's Directory. This is probably the third issue complete with the last 6 unnumbered plates not found in all copies, although no clear priority has been established. Berlin Kat. 1229.

Folio (451 x 286mm). Engraved titles in French (in sepia) and English (in black); engraved dedication to George Spencer, Duke of Marlborough in the uncancelled state; 101 plates by M. Darly on 95 sheets, not numbered consecutively, plates I and III printed in sepia (some light spotting). Contemporary calf (rebacked and recornered).
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