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ARCHITECTURE SOANE (JOHN)
Description of the House and Museum on the North Side of Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, the Residence of Sir John Soane, second edition, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, J. Taylor, [c.1800, plates dated 1778] (2)

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SOANE (JOHN) Description of the House and Museum on the North Side of Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, the Residence of Sir John Soane, second edition, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "To The Rev. John Fellows with the author's Compts., June 1832. Not Published" on half-title, engraved frontispiece, 18 lithographed and engraved plates, some spotting, contemporary calf gilt, titled in gilt on upper cover, g.e., neatly rebacked to match, 4to, James Moyes, 1832; Designs in Architecture; Consisting of Plans, Elevations, and Sections, letterpress title, 38 engraved plates, contemporary boards, spine and corners refurbished, 8vo, J. Taylor, [c.1800, plates dated 1778] (2)

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Provenance: First work, John Fellows, presentation inscription from the author; Second work, John Walter Upward, early ownership inscription on title.

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