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PITT, Charles
[Exposition of some particulars respecting the plan and expenses of the New Street. Prospectus]
Sir, I beg your perusal of the inclosed prospectus of my work, which I am induced to hope, will gain your approbation. ... Charles Pitt. 12, Adam-Street, Adelphi. ...
London (Place), E. Thomas, printer, High-Street, Bloomsbury,, 1818.
3, [1] p. ; 25.0 cm. (4°)

A prospectus and subscription form for the first part of Charles Pitt's Exposition of some particulars respecting the plan and expenses of the New Street, published in four parts, 1818--1820 (q.v.). Pitt, who earlier had been a fellow student with Soane studying surveying at Mr Nelson's in Park Lane (Priv. Corr.VI.K.3.3), was embroiled in litigation with the managers of the New Street Establishment, concerned with Nash's plan for Regent Street.

Copy Notes Accompanied by an ALs addressed by Pitt to Soane, dated 21 Septr 1818 / Adelphi. It appears that Soane did not initially subscribe, as his copy of the complete work (q.v.) is accompanied by a letter from the author dated 14th July 1820, requesting him to purchase the work and pleading for work for himself and his eldest son who was a student at the Royal Academy.

Binding Folded paper.

Reference Number 6281

Additional Names Regent Street (London, England)


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