Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282837612 ISBN 13: 9780282837617
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330133188 ISBN 13: 9781330133187
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condizione: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1806 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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: 198 Language: English.
Editore: Legare Street Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017805857 ISBN 13: 9781017805857
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Data di pubblicazione: 2022
Da: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Reprinted from 1907 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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: 342 Language: English Pages: 342.
Data di pubblicazione: 2022
Da: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Reprinted from 1907 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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: 338 Language: English Volume 1907 Pages: 338 Volume 1907.
Editore: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1907
Da: Brused Books, Pullman, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Solid hardcover. Owner stamps on front fly, else no other writing inside. Cover has wear. No dust jacket. 1907 publication. Book.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0266570194 ISBN 13: 9780266570196
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Houghton, Mifflin & Company, 1907
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Cover shows minor wear, rubbing, edgewear, and staining/soiling. Pages are lightly tanned and clean.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0260998532 ISBN 13: 9780260998538
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Cornell University Library, 2009
ISBN 10: 1112243917 ISBN 13: 9781112243912
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.88 inches. This item is printed on demand.
Data di pubblicazione: 2013
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1806. 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:- 185, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 185.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1806. 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: - 193, Print on Demand. 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. 193.
Data di pubblicazione: 2022
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 2022, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. 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:- 328, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 328.
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: english. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. 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:- 332, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 332.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1907. 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: - 346, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 346.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1907. 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: - 346, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 346.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1907. 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: - 350, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 350.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1907. 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, Vol: - , Pages: - 350, Print on Demand. 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. 350.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1907. 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: - 362, Print on Demand. 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. 362.
Editore: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1907
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Good. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Cover and edges shows shelf wear. Pages are clean and intact.
Editore: LEGARE STREET PR Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017800545 ISBN 13: 9781017800548
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.
Editore: Gregg Publishing
ISBN 10: 0576159581 ISBN 13: 9780576159586
Da: mountain, GEORGETOWN, CO, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Ex-Library hardcover book no dust jacket, usual library marks are present. Has some light reader wear.
Editore: Houghton, Mifflin & Co, Boston, 1907
Da: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good with no dust jacket. 252 pages, and with his sketches and hints on landscape gardening and theory and practice of landscape gardening 28 figures, and 22 plates (some folded at long page edge). Editor John Nolan. Book covers: cloth around spine, covers paper over boards (stamp of Am. Society of Landscape Architecture on front. Pages are unopened, all page edges deckled. internally near Fine condition. edges of worn with much wear to corners of front and rear cover. ; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 ".
Da: Michael Graves-Johnston, ABA, ILAB, London, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Edited by John Nolen, A.M. Boston and NewYork: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1907 8vo. xxiii,252pp. colour frontispiece and 22 monochrome plates, 28 illustrations. Many of the plates including the colour frontispiece have overlays to illustrate the effects of landscaping. Spine lightly rubbed, a very nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's orange cloth-backed boards. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. [O].
Editore: Houghton Mifflin Company
Da: The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. [252] pp. Including his sketches & hints on landscape gardening & the theory and practice of landscape gardening w/ 22 plates REPTON, Humphry Esq. Houghton Mifflin Company 9.25" x 6.25".
Editore: printed by W. Bulmer & Co., sold by J. & J. Boydell and G. Nicol, London, 1794
Da: Donald A. Heald Rare Books (ABAA), New York, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Oblong folio. (9 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches). Half-title. 10 hand-coloured aquatints engravings (1 folding, 3 double-page), each with one or more overslips, and 6 aquatint plates printed in black with a single tint added (4 with one or more overslips), 2 wood-engraved illustrations, 1 wood-engraved tailpiece. Bound to style in 18th-century half calf, 18th-century marbled paper boards. Spine gilt in 6 ruled compartments, red morocco lettering piece First edition of the first and rarest of Repton's three great works on landscape gardening. One of only 250 copies printed. Humphry Repton was the main successor to Lancelot 'Capability' Brown as an improver of grounds for the English gentry in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. He was particularly noted for his 'Red Books'. These were produced for each individual client and were made up from a manuscript description of his proposed improvements bound with Repton's own watercolour drawings of the grounds, with his proposed alterations displayed on an overlay. The present work is made up to a large degree of extracts from the 'Red Books' of 57 houses which Repton had been called upon to 'improve'. A list of these houses, their location and their owners is given in a valuable two-page list towards the front of this volume. The work is broken down into various chapters: 'Concerning Buildings', 'Concerning Water', 'Concerning Approaches', etc. In each chapter Repton selects the relevant section from each 'Red Book' that is helpful to the point he is trying to make. In addition to the specific ideas that he is trying to convey, Repton also enters the fray on behalf of 'Capability' Brown. The theoreticians, Payne Knight and Uvedale Price, had both written disparagingly of Brown's work and Repton here answers their arguments, a lengthy letter that Repton wrote to Price in July 1794 is quoted in full. The work ends with an intriguing list of sixteen 'Sources of pleasure in Landscape Gardening' and William Wyndham's letter to Repton in support of his theories: 'Places are not to be laid out with a view to their appearance in a picture, but to their uses, and the enjoyment of them in real life, and their conformity to those purposes is that which constitutes their true beauty: with this view gravel walks, and neat mown lawns. are in perfect good taste, and infinitely more conformable to the principles which form the basis of our pleasure in these instances, than the docks and thistles, and litter and disorder, that may make a much better figure in a picture'. The plates echo the watercolours with which Repton invariably illustrated the 'Red Books'. He makes extensive use of movable flaps or 'slides' - generally to explain the effect he is trying to create by showing the property before his improvements (with the flap down) and after, with the flaps lifted. The quality of the aquatints is exceptional, and the folding view of the Duke of Portland's house Welbeck Abbey in Nottinghamshire is particularly interesting as it apparently shows Reption and his assistants at work on a survey of the estate. Abbey Scenery 388; Archer 280.1; ESTC t073696; Henrey III, 1269; RIBA III, 405; Tooley 400.
Editore: W. Bulmer & Co., Shakspeare Printing-Office and sold by J. and J. Boydell and G. Nicol. [1794], London, 1794
Da: SOPHIE SCHNEIDEMAN RARE BOOKS, ABA, ILAB, LONDON, Regno Unito
One of only 250 copies. 16 aquatint plates, comprising 10 coloured aquatint plates with moveable overslips (four folding) and 6 uncoloured or touched up tinted plates, 4 with moveable overslips, all overslips with their original tabs. Half-title and full title page. Oblong folio., contemporary blue straight-grain morocco with gilt roll tool and fillets as a border on both sides, greek key gilt border on turn-ins, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, silk marker. Some very expert repair to spine (which was cleverly replaced to style by James and Stuart Brockman about 20 years ago) and edges of binding, a little shelf wear to bottom edge and some slight rubbing to sides. A very handsome copy. Humphry Repton's first book based primarily on his Red Book of Welbeck, a very prestigious commission from the Duke of Portland, but incorporating examples of his work on other estates to give a rounded presentation of his theories on the practice of what he called 'landscape gardening'. He outlined the new concept in the introduction (p. xiii) - "I have adopted the term Landscape Gardening as most proper, because the art can only be advanced and perfected by the united powers of the landscape painter and the practical gardener. The former must conceive a plan, which the latter may be able to execute; for though a painter may represent a beautiful landscape on his canvas, and even surpass nature by the combination of her choicest materials, yet the luxuriant imagination of the painter must be subjected to the gardener's practical logic in planting, digging and moving earth". Repton put together his 'Red Books' when asked to design a garden for a client - he completed at least 300. These books contained plans and watercolour sketches showing a landscape or garden in its original and in its proposed new state using 'flaps' or 'overslips' which showed the original when in place and revealing the proposed improvement when the flap was opened.
Editore: Printed by W. Bulmer & Co., Shakespeare Printing Office, and sold by J. & J. Boyden, Shakespeare Gallery, and by G. Nicol, Bookseller to His Majesty, Pall-Mall, London, 1794
Da: Donald A. Heald Rare Books (ABAA), New York, NY, U.S.A.
Oblong 4to. (11 1/4 x 15 inches). Half-title, xvi, 83 pp., (3), untrimmed. 10 hand-coloured aquatint engravings (1 folding, 3 double-page), each with one or more overslips, and 6 aquatint plates, uncoloured (4 with one or more overslips), all as issued together with an original waterclour of a landscape scene portraying Rivenhall Place with 2 overslips, matted. Watercolour dimensions: 8 3/8 x 5 7/16 inches. Original vellum spine over marbled boards, with half green morocco box. Watercolour in a matching half green morocco box. An extraordinary copy of the first and rarest of Repton's great works on landscape gardening, untrimmed in marbled boards; together with an original Repton watercolour of Rivenhall Place. This outstanding copy of Sketches and Hints on Landscape Gardening is accompanied by an original watercolour drawing of Riverhall Place, the seat of Baron Western in Essex, and a storied estate whose history goes back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was recorded as belonging to Earl Eustance of Boulogne. The estate passed through several families before it was purchased by Thomas Western, a wealthy iron founder and contractor to Charles II's navy, in 1692. The watercolour served as the model for the engraving appearing opposite p. 4 in Humphrey Repton's great book on landscape gardening. Repton writes: 'The present character of Rivenhall is evidently gloomy and sequestered, with the appearance of being low and damp. The interference of art, in former days, has, indeed, rendered the improvement and restoration of its natural beauties a work of some labour; yet by availing ourselves of those natural beauties, and displacing some of the incumbrances of art, the character of the place may be made picturesque and cheerful, and the situation, which is not really damp, may be so managed as to lose that appearance. The first object is to remove the stables, and all the trees and bushes, in the low meadow, which may then with ease be convereted into a pleasing piece of water, in the front of the house.' Humphry Repton was the main successor to Lancelot 'Capability' Brown as an improver of grounds and the first person to adopt the term 'landscape gardener.' He was particularly noted for his 'Red Books.' These were produced for each individual client and were made up from manuscript descriptions of his proposed improvements that were bound with Repton's own watercolour drawings, with his proposed alterations displayed on an overslip. Sketches and Hints on Landscape Gardening is comprised of extracts from the 'Red Books' of 57 houses which Repton had been called upon to 'improve'. A list of these houses, their location and their owners is given in a valuable two-page list towards the front of this volume. The work is broken down into various chapters: 'Concerning Buildings', 'Concerning Water', 'Concerning Approaches', etc. In each chapter Repton selects the relevant section from each 'Red Book' that is helpful to the point he is trying to make. The work ends with an intriguing list of sixteen 'Sources of pleasure in Landscape Gardening' and William Wyndham's letter to Repton in support of his theories: 'Places are not to be laid out with a view to their appearance in a picture, but to their uses, and the enjoyment of them in real life, and their conformity to those purposes is that which constitutes their true beauty: with this view gravel walks, and neat mown lawns [.] are in perfect good taste, and infinitely more conformable to the principles which form the basis of our pleasure in these instances, than the docks and thistles, and litter and disorder, that may make a much better figure in a picture.' The beautiful watercolour accompanying this copy is an example of similar models which Repton included in the 'Red Books' given to his cleints. Both in the watercolour and in the printed book, Repton makes extensive use of movable flaps or 'slides' to illuminate the improvements he is trying to create by showing the property before his de.