Author: Edward Blore
Title: The Monumental Remains of Noble and Eminent Persons
Description: London, Harding, Lepard and Co. 1826. Leather. The first edition of this 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.Collated and complete. 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. In half morocco with marbled boards. Externally, smart, with some rubbing to the spine, joints, and extremities. Some shelf wear to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. A few spots to the pages, which are otherwise clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: sculpture british history monuments architecture british history Not Stated


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