New designs in architecture : consisting of plans, elevations, and sections for various buildings, comprised in XLIV folio plates / designed and engraved by George Richardson = Nouveaux desseins d'architecture, ou, Plans, elévations, et coupes de divers bâtimens : compris en XLIV planches in folio / dessinées et gravées par George Richardson architecte.
Alternate Title(s):
Nouveaux desseins d'architecture, ou, Plans, elévations, et coupes de divers bâtimens
Published / Created:
London : Printed for the author, No. 105 Great Titchfield-Street, 1792.
Physical Description:
[2], 40 pages, [2], XLIV leaves of plates : illustrations ; 52 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2016 91 Copy 2Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionRare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2016 91 Copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The title leaf and dedication leaf are engraved.Parallel texts in English and French.Originally Issued in six parts, 1788-1792.Harris, E. British architectural books and writers, 741British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840, 2756With a list of the subscribers, pages [1]-[2], first sequence.Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 59BAC: British Art Center copy 1 is the Abbey copy. Bound in half calf and marbled boards.BAC: British Art Center copy 2 bound in brown half morocco and brown cloth. Bookplate: Richard Blackett Beaumont.
Subject Terms:
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813 | Architectural drawing -- Early works to 1800. | Neoclassicism (Architecture) -- Designs and plans -- Early works to 1800. | Architecture -- Designs and plans -- Early works to 1800. | Beaumont, Richard Blackett -- Bookplate.