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Antiquarian and topographical cabinet, containing a series of elegant views of the most interesting objects of curiosity in Great Britain. Accompanied with letter-press descriptions. ...
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STORER, James Sargant (1771--1853)
Antiquarian and topographical cabinet, containing a series of elegant views of the most interesting objects of curiosity in Great Britain. Accompanied with letter-press descriptions. ...
London (Place), published for the proprietors by W. Clarke; J. Carpenter; and H. D. Symonds,, 1807--1808.
4 vols (ex 10) ; 17.5 cm. (8º)
I: [104] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
II: [102] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
III: [102] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
IV: [102] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
Anonymous. The 'Advertisement' is signed 'J. Storer and I. [i.e. John] Greig' (fl. 1802--1853). James Sargant Storer was a draughtsman and engraver who was also employed to illustrate J. Britton and E.W. Brayley's Beauties of England and Wales, 1801--1815 (q.v.). Between 1803 and 1812 he published a number of illustrated works in collaboration with the topographical artist John Greig. This work was issued in monthly numbers between 1807 and 1811, making 10 volumes when complete. See B. Adams, London Illustrated 1604--1851 (1983), pp. 271--2.
Copy Notes The Soane Museum has volumes I--IV, 1807--8 only. Volume I inscribed in ink on front free-endpaper 1.4.0 / John Soane / 10 Sept: 1813. A bill also survives for a copy of 'The Antiquarian & Topography 4 Vs. LP', possibly referring to a copy of the same work bought from Thomas Boone for £1 4s. on 2 June 1813. (Spiers Box).
Binding Original C19th grey paper boards, printed paper spine-labels.
Reference Number 3364
Additional Names Thomas Boone; Greig, John (fl.$1803--1853)
Antiquarian and topographical cabinet, containing a series of elegant views of the most interesting objects of curiosity in Great Britain. Accompanied with letter-press descriptions. ...
London (Place), published for the proprietors by W. Clarke; J. Carpenter; and H. D. Symonds,, 1807--1808.
4 vols (ex 10) ; 17.5 cm. (8º)
I: [104] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
II: [102] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
III: [102] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
IV: [102] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [48] pl.: [1] engr. illus.
Anonymous. The 'Advertisement' is signed 'J. Storer and I. [i.e. John] Greig' (fl. 1802--1853). James Sargant Storer was a draughtsman and engraver who was also employed to illustrate J. Britton and E.W. Brayley's Beauties of England and Wales, 1801--1815 (q.v.). Between 1803 and 1812 he published a number of illustrated works in collaboration with the topographical artist John Greig. This work was issued in monthly numbers between 1807 and 1811, making 10 volumes when complete. See B. Adams, London Illustrated 1604--1851 (1983), pp. 271--2.
Copy Notes The Soane Museum has volumes I--IV, 1807--8 only. Volume I inscribed in ink on front free-endpaper 1.4.0 / John Soane / 10 Sept: 1813. A bill also survives for a copy of 'The Antiquarian & Topography 4 Vs. LP', possibly referring to a copy of the same work bought from Thomas Boone for £1 4s. on 2 June 1813. (Spiers Box).
Binding Original C19th grey paper boards, printed paper spine-labels.
Reference Number 3364
Additional Names Thomas Boone; Greig, John (fl.$1803--1853)