4 vols
1972 · Folkestone & London
by ABBEY, John Roland (1894-1969)
Folkestone & London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1972. 4 vols. (12 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches). The set consists: -Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. [vii]-xx, 399 pp. Colour frontispiece, 34 collotype plates and 54 in-text illustrations. -Life in England in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. [iv]-xxi, 428 pp. Colour frontispiece, 32 collotype plates, and 50 in-text illustrations. -Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. Volume I: World, Europe, Africa. [iv]-xiii, 300 pp. Colour frontispiece, 20 collotype plates, 23 in-text illustrations. -Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. Volume II: Asia, Oceania, Antarctica, America. [iv]-xi, 301-675, 16 collotype plates, 29 in-text illustrations. Publisher's brown cloth boards, spines lettered gilt, dust jackets. Fine condition
An exceptional four-volume set which catalogues the renowned collection of John Roland Abbey, one of the most distinguished bibliophiles of the 20th century.
Originally published in 1956-7 and reissued in 1972, these volumes focus on Abbey's unparalleled holdings of books featuring aquatint and lithography, offering an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and bibliographers alike. The set includes: Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860: A comprehensive survey of topographical works that capture the landscapes and architectural heritage of Britain and Ireland during the golden age of aquatint and lithographic printing. Life in England in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860: A detailed exploration of illustrated works depicting English social history, customs, and daily life, vividly portraying the character of the period. Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860: Two volumes documenting the artistic and cultural significance of travel books, with Volume I covering the World, Europe, and Africa, and Volume II focusing on Asia, Oceania, Antarctica, and America. Each volume is meticulously organized, with detailed bibliographical descriptions, notes on provenance, and illustrations. Abbey's collection reflects the rich interplay of art, history, and geography, making this set an essential reference for those studying or collecting works from this period. (Inventory #: 42030)
An exceptional four-volume set which catalogues the renowned collection of John Roland Abbey, one of the most distinguished bibliophiles of the 20th century.
Originally published in 1956-7 and reissued in 1972, these volumes focus on Abbey's unparalleled holdings of books featuring aquatint and lithography, offering an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and bibliographers alike. The set includes: Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860: A comprehensive survey of topographical works that capture the landscapes and architectural heritage of Britain and Ireland during the golden age of aquatint and lithographic printing. Life in England in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860: A detailed exploration of illustrated works depicting English social history, customs, and daily life, vividly portraying the character of the period. Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860: Two volumes documenting the artistic and cultural significance of travel books, with Volume I covering the World, Europe, and Africa, and Volume II focusing on Asia, Oceania, Antarctica, and America. Each volume is meticulously organized, with detailed bibliographical descriptions, notes on provenance, and illustrations. Abbey's collection reflects the rich interplay of art, history, and geography, making this set an essential reference for those studying or collecting works from this period. (Inventory #: 42030)
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