Doyle New York
Lot 76
A collection of seven English books related to the decorative arts, with subjects such as antiquities, Wedgwood, and ornamental design, comprising, KIRK. Outlines from Figures and Compositions upon the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Vases of the late Sir William Hamilton with Engraved Borders. London: T. McLean, 1814. Calf. Engraved plates. Boards detatched, lacking spine, spotting; Together with, T. A. WORLIDGE. A Select Collection of Drawings from Curious Antique Gems. London: Drydem Leach, 1768. Calf spine over patterned cloth boards. Engraved plates. Fading and wear to boards, lacking spine, contents with intermittent toning and stains; METEYARD, ELIZA. Choice Examples of Wedgwood Art...[and] Wedgwood and His Works... London: George Bell and Sons, 1879, and London: Bell and Daldy, 1873. Both in publisher’s cloth. Laid down photographic prints. Bindings worn and defective almost detatched from textblock, dampstaining to contents, mostly in margins; and JAMES MILLINGEN. Ancient Unedited Monuments: Painted Greek Vases... London: 1822. Color printed plates in black and orange. Worn, with text block detaching from binding; and OWEN JONES. The Grammar of Ornament. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1868. Publisher’s cloth, gilt. Color printed plates. Large losses to cloth at spine; and with GEORGE TURNBULL. A Treatise on Ancient Painting... London: A Millar, 1740. Contemporary brown speckled calf, gilt. Engraved plates. Worn, joints cracked with hinges holding by a few cords, occasional spotting to contents, this lot of seven books is sold as is.