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Lot 273
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
9:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$600 -
800
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$693
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Lot Description
RICHARDSON, William, architect. -- CHURTON, Edward (1800-1874). The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire. York: Robert Hunter, 1843.
2 volumes, folio (605 x 435 mm). 2 tinted lithographed titles, lithographed dedication, lithographed map, 80 lithographed plates and plans (some half-page, many tinted lithographs) all mounted on guards. (Some spotting throughout.) Original half roan gilt, edges gilt (some rubbing and wear).
FIRST EDITION, the "ordinary" issue without hand-colored plates. Abbey Scenery 381.
Property from the Estate of Richardson and Janice Spofford, Chicago, Illinois
Property from the Estate of Richardson and Janice Spofford, Chicago, Illinois