Lot 226: CARTER, John (1746-1817). The ancient architecture of England... a new and improved edition ... by John Britton . London: Henry G. Bohn, 1837. 2 parts in one, 2° ( 497 x 314mm). 2 engraved part titles and 106 engraved plates. (Variable

CARTER, John (1746-1817). The ancient architecture of England... a new and improved edition ... by John Britton. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1837. 2 parts in one, 2° ( 497 x 314mm). 2 engraved part titles and 106 engraved plates. (Variable spotting, short marginal tear to 1st leaf of contents, without loss.) Contemporary half purple morocco (extremities lightly rubbed).

SHAW, Henry (1800-1873). The history and antiquities of the chapel at Luton Park. London: J. Carpenter & Son, 1829. 2° ( 562 x 367mm). Engraved title-page, engraved arms of Bute to dedication leaf, engraved tailpiece to final leaf of letterpress text before list of contents, and 19 engraved plates, with plates 2, 5-9, 12, 13, 15-17, 19 & 20 labelled 'proof'. (Variable spotting, sometimes heavy, noticeably to title and a few plates.) Original (?publisher's) purple morocco-backed green cloth-covered boards, purple morocco label gilt to upper cover (extremities lightly rubbed, corners bumped, label starting to lift). RIBA 2988. (2)

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