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A Series of Antient sic Baptismal Fonts. Chronologically arranged. Drawn by F. Simpson jun. Engraved by R. Roberts. PIONEER STUDY IN SIGNED ARABESQUE BINDING
1828réf. 2938Septimus Prowett 1828. 4to. Sole Edition with a copper-engraved frontispiece and 39 copper-engraved plates all plates with original tissue guards some minor foxing as usual rather heavier on the first few plates; full contemporary roan sides with gilt frame border stopped at corners by a full point enclosing an arabesque frame in gilt incorporating lotus and other floral tools back gilt with five raised bands compartments tooled in gilt to a floral design gilt edges gilt doublures BY SMART OF OXFORD covers a little worn and rubbed joints rubbed back rubbed corners lightly bruised hinges cracked but quite sound short closed marginal tear in front free endpaper one or two age-stains on covers else a very good bright copy. In this pioneering work widely regarded as the first serious study of the subject Simpson has attempted to devise a system for classifying fonts by type. In essence he provides a select inventory of Norman Early English Decorated and 'Perp' examples throughout the country. Septimus Prowett, hardcover
Island Books · Royaume-Uni195,00 £GB≈ 232,90 €
