Author: Edward Blore
Title: The Monumental Remains of Noble and Eminent Persons, Comprising the Sepulchral Antiquities of Great Britain
Description: London, Harding, Lepard, and Co. 1826. First edition. Leather. An interesting, first edition, collection of engravings showcasing the monuments of British eminent persons, with historical and biographical information. The first edition. In smart half calf binding with gilt lettering to the spine. Thirty engraved drawings by Edward Blore, showcasing the sepulchral monuments of notable British people, alongside biographical and historical information regarding the person. Monuments explored include those of Eleanor, Queen of Edward the First, Thomas Beauchamp, Ralph Neville and Sir Anthony Browne. Edward Blore was a nineteenth century landscape and architectural artist from Derby. In 1826, the date of this publication, he was appointed Surveyor of the Fabric of Westminster Abbey. He is best known for his completion of John Nash's design of Buckingham Palace. Collated complete. In half calf binding. Externally, smart with some rubbing to the extremities. A few marks to the boards. Light offsetting along the edges of the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages slightly age-toned. Text is bright and clear. Spotting and marks surrounding the plates. Staining to the front and rear of the plates. The odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Edward Blore. Very Good .

Keywords: british history sculpture british monuments royal family sculpture Edward Blore


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