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Wednesday 18 November 2020, 10:30 AM • Rome

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Illustrati inglesi - Sandby, Paul

A collection of one hundred and fifty select views in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, 1783

Estimate

€ 180 - 300

Sold

€ 358

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

London, J.Boydell, 1783-82. 2 vols. In 2nd. Title pages with copper engraved view and 150 intaglio plates by M.A. Rooker, Chescham, Woodyer, Fittler and others based on a design by Sandby, text in English and French, coeval binding in spotted leather with thin Greek frame engraved in gold at Picts, smooth back embossed in gold, with gusset, abrasions and restorations. Paper bookplate on the counterplate: Thomas Sherrard and signatures of belonging to the title pages: Thomas Sherrard and David Henry Sherrard (the son).

Specialist Notes

Thomas Sherrard (1750-1837) was an Irish architect. Inspector of the Dublin Wide Streets Commissioners from the late 1970s, he produced a large city plan. He later shared his role with his son David Henry.