Christopher Anstey; John Britton

The New Bath Guide

London, Henry Washbourne, 1832. Leather. The popular poem by Christopher Anstey in which he satirises the society of Bath during its heyday, complete with plates by George Cruikshank. The second edition of this work to be illustrated by George Cruikshank.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and five plates. Collated, complete. A collection of fifteen poetical letters showing a satirical view of the fashionable live in Bath in the eighteenth century, following the adventures of three naive children of a Northern squire whilst on a visit to the city.This was Christopher Anstey's most popular work, and he never quite recaptured the success of this work, which was constantly in print during his lifetime.This edition with a biographical and topographical preface by John Britton. In a quarter calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. Rubbing and a small amount of loss to the spine label. Minor bumping to the extremities. A couple of light marks to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a few scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Very Good .

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Book number: 936P5

Catalogue: British Topography

Keywords: The New Bath Guide bath george cruikshank john britton bath George Cruikshank

John C. Bourne; John Britton

Bourne&Apos;S London and Birmingham Railway

Newton Abbott, David & Charles Reprints, 1970. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce facsimile of Bourne"s landmark 1839 visual chronicle of the London and Birmingham Railway, with the original dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth bindingWith the publisher's original clipped dust wrapper. This is a faithful facsimile reproduction of Bourne"s London and Birmingham Railway was first published in 1839, just a few years after the railway's completion. First edition, thus. It was one of the earliest and most important visual records of this major British railway line. This edition includes 31 plates, including a frontispiece and two maps. Collated, complete.The London and Birmingham Railway was one of the first major lines in Britain, completed in the 1830s and designed by Robert Stephenson. Bourne's original work features detailed lithographic plates showing: Viaducts, cuttings, tunnels, and stations alongside dramatic scenes of laborers and construction sites. This edition also includes descriptive text by John Britton.  In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Slight fading to spine. Dust wrapper, smart. One or two small closed tears and chips, particularly to head and tail of spine. The odd spot to extremities. One or two very slight handling marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

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Book number: 964H35

Catalogue: Sports & Pastimes

Keywords: Trains Railways Birmingham Newton Abbott Railways Illustrated Various

BOURNE, JOHN C; BRITTON, JOHN

Drawings of the London and Birmingham Railway. An Historical and Descriptive Account

London: J C Bourne, 1839. First Edition. Black hardback half-leather cover. (More images available on request). 550mm x 400mm (22" x 16"). 26pp + plates. 31 b/w plates.. G: in good condition. Handsome modern rebind with new eps. Shelf-wear. Splitting to outer hinges. Light foxing. Occasional light marking. Small stain in top margin of first two plates .

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Book number: 2735c

Catalogue: Railways

Keywords: Railways 1750 - 1850 Antiquarian Illustrated Books

BRAYLEY, Edward Wedlake & BRITTON, John

The beauties of England and Wales; or, delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive of each county, vol.V

Vernon & Hood, etc. 1803. Used - Very Good. VG hardback 1st edition. Volume 5, covering Durham, Essex & Gloucestershire. Marbled boards, with tan calf half-leather; raised bands & gilt on spine; pages edges marbled. Scattered foxing, mainly on end papers & prelims; small ink-blot on a couple of pages. Leather at board corners & spine a little worn; binding firm Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_106364_jpg.jpg.

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Book number: BOOKS328135I

BRAYLEY EDWARD WEDLAKE, ASSISTED BY JOHN BRITTON

A Topographical History of Surrey

London: Willis, 1850. Hardcover. 5 volume set, 11"x9", viii + 472pp + [23pp], 486pp, 527pp, 519pp, 442pp +48pp , 129 steel engraved plates, and many text engravings, bound in half leather/marbled boards, a little rubbed, one spine underlaid incorporating original backstrip, odd foxing, occ sm waterstains in margins mainly confined to 1 volume; Octavo. Very Good .

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Book number: 59507

Keywords: British Topography

BRAYLEY EDWARD WEDALKE , BRITTON JOHN

A Topographical History of Surrey

London: Willis, 1850. Hardcover. 5 volume set, viii + 472pp + [23], 486pp, 527pp, 519pp, 442pp + 48pp, 140 wood engravings, 13 steel engravings, but lacking 116 steel engravings occasional odd spotting in text, brown cloth recently re-spined.; Quarto. Very Good .

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Book number: 59508

Keywords: British Topography

BRITTON JOHN

Appendix to Britton's Auto-Biography: Containing Biographical, Archaeological, and Critical Essays. [ Presentation Copy ]

London, Printed for the Subscribers. 1850, First Edition. Cloth, 8vo. Inscribed on free endpaper '' To the Right Honourable Lady Viscountess Beresford with the authours complements May 22.1850 ''. Book measures 26x16.5.cm. 184[8],pp, engraved frontis, 2 plates, text illustrations. Bound in period embossed cloth, with gilt lettering. Cloth rubbed, bumped, some abrasion wear, mainly to head and tail of spine. Binding in good clean firm condition. Internally, worm hole to top right hand margin of 100 pages, not affecting text. Pages and plates in good clean condition. A good copy. Good Plus.

George Jeffery BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 015293

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: john britton

Britton, John

The Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain, Represented and Illustrated in a Series of Views, Elevations, Plans, Sections, and Details of Various Ancient English Edifices: Volume V [5]

London, Longmans, 1826. Hardcover. 4to. Disbound. Wear to extrems . Pale stain of indeterminate origin to pages- musty. section has loosening stitching. Poor.

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Book number: 500005976

Catalogue: Non Fiction

Keywords: ARCHITECTURE

BRITTON JOHN

The Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain, Represented and Illustrated in a series of Views, Elevations, Plans, Sections, and Details, of Various Ancient English Edifices [ Complete Set in 5 Volumes ]

London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. 1806. Half Calf, Quarto. Complete set in 5 volumes. Books measure 29x23.5.cm. illustrated with full page steel plates throughout. Volume 3 lacking 1 plate. Bound in period half calf, calf corners, marble boards, raised bands, ornated gilt tooling, full gilt edges, marble endpapers. Some very minor wear. All bindings in very good clean condition. Internally, pages and plates in very good clean, near fine condition. A very nice well bound set. F. Very Good Plus.

George Jeffery BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 015936

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: architecture

BRITTON, John (1771-1857)

Autograph Letter Signed

One of England's most memorable antiquaries and its foremost architectural critic and historian, who practically created the genre, authoring and editing such large multi-volume works as "Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain" (1805-14), "Cathedral Antiquities of England" (1814-35), "Architectural Antiquities of Normandy" (1825-27), "Picturesque Antiquities of English Cities" (1830) and others. ALS, 2pp (recto and verso), 4" X 6¼", n.p. n.y. ("Wed[nesda]y Morn[in]g"). Very good. Ever-so-slightly age toned and lightly soiled. Addressed to his old friend, William Jerdan (1782-1869), Scottish author and journalist, long-time editor of "The Literary Gazette" (1817-51). Certainly writing to Jerdan during his "Literary Gazette" editorship, Britton notes in part: "I inclose the first copy of a pamphlet for your acceptance hope you will have an opportunity to read parts of it before your next publication. It is the first prose productions of a young Gentleman, who has shewn first rate talents in [ ? ] composition, & therefore owe you will be pleased to know more of, & I shall have much pleasure to introduce him to you. I am persuaded you will approve of the tone and sentiments of this pamphlet.." One wonders what the "prose productions" were and who this "young Gentleman" may have been. Accompanied by an outstanding steel-engraved portrait of Britton, 4¼" X 6½", London, England, 1820. Published by J. Asperne for the 1 April 1820 edition of the "European Magazine," this heavy stock portrait depicts Britton seated at a desk, drawing architectural plans with a quill pen as he gazes at the viewer; two volumes of his "Cathedral Antiquities of England" may be seen on the table, and rows of books and literary busts fill the background. A nice example of this uncommon autograph and a superb portrait. .

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Book number: 28555

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Authors Art & Architecture

John Britton

Bath and Bristol, with the Counties of Somerset and Gloucester

London, Jones and Company, 1829. First edition. Leather. An uncommon volume by John Britton, in which he explores the history of Bath and Bristol, an illustrated first edition. The first edition of this uncommon work.Illustrated with a frontispiece, an engraved title, and twenty-three plates, showing forty-eight views of Bath and Bristol.A concise history on Bath and Bristol by John Britton, a noted antiquary known for his series 'The Beauties of England and Wales&apos.Providing a charming snapshot of the two cities and their surroundings as they were in the beginning of the nineteenth century.With engravings by Thomas Shepherd.Bound without the publisher's adverts, however all plates are present. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing and light discolouration to the boards, resulting in a very small amount of loss of paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Thomas H. Shepherd. Very Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 913P13

Catalogue: British Topography

Keywords: Bath and Bristol, With the Counties of Somerset and Gloucester bath bristol topography bath thomas h. shephard Thomas H. Shepherd

John Britton

The Beauties of Wiltshire

London, J. D. Dewick; Vernor and Hood, 1801 . First edition. Leather. Beautifully illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is the first edition of antiquary John Britton's study of Wiltshire's history, in handsome straight-grain morocco bindings. The scarce first edition of this work.Volumes I and II only of this work. A third volume was published much later, in 1825.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and title page to each volume, and with five further plates to volume I, and seven to volume II.Collated, complete.A wonderful study of Wiltshire from English antiquary, topographer, author and editor John Britton.With the former owner's inscription of J Powell of Swindon to a front blank of each volume, and with the bookplate of Robert J. Hayhurst to the front pastedown of volume I.Robert J. Hayhurst inherited and improved a successful group of retail pharmacies, John Hayhurst & Son, based in Nelson, Lancashire. He was a keen collector of naval history and of eighteenth-century literature in contemporary bindings. In straight grain morocco bindings, with extensive gilt detailing. Externally, excellent. Rubbing to back strip tails, and a touch of rubbing to joints. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Bookplate to volume I front pastedown. Former owner's inscription to a front blank of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Crudely removed inscription to head of volume I title page. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 970F43

Catalogue: Travel & Exploration

Keywords: John Britton wiltshire antiquary The Beauties of England and Wales wiltshire Not Stated

John Britton:

Cathedral Antiquities; historical and descriptive accounts of the following English Cathedrals, viz Canterbury, York, Salisbury, Norwich, Oxford, Winchester, Lichfield, Hereford, Wells, Exeter, Worcester, Peterborough, Gloucester and Bristol.

London: M A Nattali, 1836. New edition, complete in 5 quarto volumes (29cm by 23cm), containing accounts of 14 cathedrals. The bindings are tatty (all boards detached, one board missing, backstrips missing), and there is some chafing to the edges of the preliminary pages of each volume, but the text blocks remain tightly bound and the contents are generally clean, making this suitable as a reading, working or binding set. This set was formerly in a reference library, but the only evidence of this is bookplates to the front pastedowns and a stamp to the copyright page of volume 1. This set collates complete, with 311 illustrations. Pagination is as follows: Canterbury, 114pp, 26 plates. York, 96pp, 34 plates. Salisbury, 114pp, 31 plates. Norwich, 90pp, 25 plates. Oxford, 50pp, 11 plates. Winchester, 143pp, 30 plates. Lichfield, 74pp, 16 plates. Hereford, 74pp, 17 plates. Wells, 130pp, 24 plates. Exeter, 152pp, 22 plates. Worcester, 53pp, 17 plates. Peterborough, 88pp, 16 plates. Gloucester, 88pp, 20pp, 24 plates. Bristol, 74pp, 14 plates.

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Book number: 16928

John Britton

Cathedral Antiquities Historical and Descriptive Accounts

London, M. A. Nattai, 1836. Leather. John Britton's detailed study into the beautiful cathedrals of England, illustrated throughout with many engraved plates. In four volumes, lacking Volume II.Volume I, looking at Canterbury and York. 'Canterbury' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-five plates. Collated, complete. 'York' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and thirty-two plates. Collated, bound without plate XXX.Volume III, looking at Winchester, Lichfield, and Hereford. 'Winchester' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-nine plates. Collated, complete. 'Lichfield' illustrated with sixteen plates. Collated, complete. 'Hereford' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and sixteen plates. Collated, complete. Volume IV, looking at Wells, Exeter, and Worcester. 'Wells' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-three plates. Collated, complete. 'Exeter' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-one plates. Collated, complete. Bound without the 'Worcester' section, though the engraved title and three plates are present.  Volume V, looking Peterborough, Gloucester, and Bristol. 'Peterborough' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and fifteen plates. Collated, complete. 'Gloucester' illustrated with seventeen plates. Collated, bound without plates II, IV, V, VI, and XVIII`. 'Bristol' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and eleven plates. Collated, complete. Six pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume V.Britton's extensive study on the cathedrals of England, delving into the history and architecture of the most prominent cathedrals in the country.Written and illustrated by John Britton, a noted English antiquary who is best known for his work 'The Beauties of England and Wales&apos.Bookplate of J. B. to the front paste downs. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spines are faded. Light marks to the boards. Rear hinge of Volume III is tender, lacking part of the text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: John Britton. Good .

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Book number: 946P57

Catalogue: Travel & Exploration

Keywords: Cathedral Antiquities Historical and Descriptive Accounts antiquities cathedrals john britton antiquities John Britton

BRITTON, JOHN

Chronological History and Graphic Illustrations of Christian Architecture in England: Embracing a Critical Inquiry Into the Rise, Progress, and Perfection of This Species of Architecture

London, M A Nattali. 1835, Reprint. Half Bound, 300mm. x 245mm. Ill.: A Pugin et al. Book, xviii. [2], 223, lxiv. 10 (ill. catalogue) pages 86 engraved plates. Illustrators include Alex Poole Moore, J Adey Repton, T Baxter, G Cattermole, R Cattermole, Augustus Pugin, Edward Blore, Ed. Pretty, W H Bartlett, John Britton, Fred. Mackenzie, Charles F Porden, John Carter, George Gladwin. Half bound over marbled boards, with gilt lining, 5 raised bands to spine, with gilt titling and decoration, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Some bumping, wear to boards, extremities, some edge staining, spotting to plates, esp. prelims. text pages clean, bright. Plates all present, 78/79 bound before title page , as is common. [719]. Very Good.

William GlynnProfessional seller

Book number: 017397

Catalogue: Architecture

Keywords: Architecture Ecclesiastical Gothic History