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Select Views in Italy

Select Views in Italy by SMITH John

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Seller: Bauman Rare Books
Title
Select Views in Italy
Author
SMITH John
Seller
Bauman Rare Books (United States)
Description
1792. First Edition. (ITALY) SMITH, John. Select Views in Italy, with Topographical and Historical Descriptions in English and French. London: T. Chapman, 1792-96. Two volumes bound in one. Folio (11 by 14-1/2 inches), contemporary full red straight-grain morocco gilt, raised bands, all edges gilt. $6800.First edition, profusely illustrated with engraved map of Italy and 72 beautiful engraved folio plates, splendidly bound in full contemporary morocco.Views include natural landscapes and ""magnificent remains of antiquity,"" after sketches by John Smith and others. With topographical descriptions in English and French. Smith earned recognition as a topographical draughtsman and watercolorist; ""the novelty and beauty of his work created much admiration"" (DNB). ""While staying in Derbyshire in 1775 Smith was introduced to George Greville, second earl of Warwick, an avid collector of art for Warwick Castle. Admiring some views of Matlock drawn by Smith, Warwick agreed to send him to Italy, where he met the artists William Pars, Thomas Jones, and Francis Towne. Although Smith had the highest contemporary reputation it is probable that all four encouraged and influenced one another's work; together they brought a new vividness to some of the finest drawings of the late 18th century with pictures such as Smith's Outside Porta Pia, Rome (1777-80, Tate collection) and Interior of the Coliseum (British Museum). His Italian pictures, which he continued to produce for many years after his return to England, are considered Smith's best. Between 1792 and 1799 he published Select Views in Italy"" (ODNB). Topographical descriptions in English and French. With engraved dedication page; list of plates at rear. Map dated 1799. Cox I, 162. Lowndes, 2425. ESTC T147454. Engraved armorial bookplate.Some foxing to a few plates, chiefly marginal. A desirable copy in fine contemporary morocco.
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The Once and Future King by White, T. H.

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Seller: Thorn Books
Title
The Once and Future King
Author
White, T. H.
Seller
Thorn Books (United States)
Condition
Hardcover
Description
New York: Putnam, 1958. First US edition. Fine. Hardcover. First printing. Thick 8vo. Blue cloth, gilt spine title. The first edition to combine the first three Arthurian titles by White, though 'The Witch in the Wood' has been entirely rewritten and retitled 'The Queen of Air and Darkness'. In addition, this is the first appearance of the fourth title in the series, 'The Candle in the Wind'. A fine copy with only a trace of wear at the edges. The dustwrapper is not price-clipped There are some repairs along the bottom edge, a few short closed marginal tears and is rough along the edges, spine sunned with the sunning encroaching onto the left edge of the upper panel, but it still gives a very good plus appearance, and in better condition than usual. Howey A-2854. .

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