ANGUS (William). The Seats of the Nobility... - Lot 73 - Les ventes Damien Voglaire SRL

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ANGUS (William). The Seats of the Nobility... - Lot 73 - Les ventes Damien Voglaire SRL
ANGUS (William). The Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in Great Britain and Wales. In A Collection Of Views, Engraved By W. Angus. From Pictures And Drawings By The Most Eminent Artists. With Descriptions Of Each View. Published by W. Angus. Gwynne's Buildings, Islington. Dated 1787, but actually 1815. Oblong 4to. A nice wide margined copy with all edges untrimmed. Illustrated with engraved title and 63 engraved views, each with a descriptive leaf of letterpress opposite. Originally issued in 1787 with just 48 views, this re-issued enlarged edition is complete with 63 plates. Good strong impressions of the engravings. An attractive series of views of Britain and Wales from the late 18th cent. These finely detailed engravings we drawn by prominent artists of the day, including Paul Sandby, Angus himself, John Claude Nattes, Edward Dayes, Lord Duncannon, and more. The delightfully nostalgic views show many stately homes of yesteryear in their glory days. William Angus (1752-1821) est un graveur britannique de vues architecturales ou topographiques. Notre collection comprend 48 vues numérotées (13 x 18,5 cm), classées dans le désordre, sans titre général ni notices explicatives et plusieurs planches sont datées de 1787, 1790, 1792, 1797, etc. Reliure moderne en plein chagrin bordeaux, dos lisse. Pas de rousseurs. Bel et rare ensemble.
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