ID 479412
Lot 175 | SHERATON, Thomas (1751-1806) The Cabinet-Maker and Upholster...
Valeur estimée
$ 2 000 – 3 000
First edition, with all supplements, of an important furniture book. Sheraton’s book begins with a guide to geometry and perspective for designers; the remainder of the book is devoted to contemporary furniture tastes. Issued in parts over three years, extant copies have slightly varying plate counts. Berlin Kat. 1234.
Quarto (256 x 193mm). Three title pages; subscribers’ lists; 112 engraved plates, 23 of which are folding or double-page; some plates with duplicate numbers or bound out of numerical sequence (many engravings with repairs at edges and at folds, affecting printed area; some leaves and plates dust-soiled). Contemporary calf (rebacked, joints starting, with light wear and nicks to boards). Provenance: Frederic Straker (armorial bookplate).
| Lieu d'origine: | Europe du Nord |
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| Catégorie maison de vente aux enchères: | Livres |
| Lieu d'origine: | Europe du Nord |
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| Catégorie maison de vente aux enchères: | Livres |
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