Ackermann, Rudolf, publisher A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and PublicBuildings London: Printed for R. Ackermann, 101, Strand, by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh, 373, Strand, 1815 Abbey calls for a plate watermark dated 1812; of the 8 watermarked plates in this work, all bear the 1812 date. Pugin, the largest contributing artist, produced 22 drawings, for which he was paid £14.3.6d apiece. A handsome copy of this classic work First edition. 2 vols., 4to (13-3/8 x 11 inches). Engraved portrait of the Chancellor, HRH the Duke of Gloucester, and 95 hand-colored aquatint plates (including 16 Founder and Costume plates engraved in line and stipple) by Stadler, Havell, Agar, Bluck, Hill, and Reeve after Pugin, Mackenzie, Westall, et. al.I: xii, 296, [6]:II: 324, [8, index] pp. Bound in full antiqued brown calf, gilt spine, marbled endpapers, marbled edges. Some offsetting of plates and one or two marginal stains, but overall a very fine and unfoxed copy. Ford, Ackermann, pp. 36-43; Tooley 4; Abbey Scenery 80; Prideaux pp. 125-126 Price: USD 9,000.00 other currencies   order no. 210157    inquire

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