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A Description of the Antiquities etc in Wilton House
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Kennedy J
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Wiltshire
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Wilton
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04/01/1999
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1st edition 1769, 2nd edition 1781?, 3dr edition 1786
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ABE 2002/3:
Kennedy, James Description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
Salisbury 1769. A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House. Illustrated with twenty-five engravings of some of the capital statues, bustos and relievos. In this work are introduced the anecdotes and remarks of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, who collected these antiques, now first published from his Lordship's MSS. Salisbury: printed by E. Easton; and sold by R. Horsfield; J. Boydell; J. Dodsley; A. Webley; J. Walter; T. Cadell;l and J. Robson (all London), 1769. (8)xxxviii, 117 pp. + 25 engraved plates. 4to, contemporary calf, spine gilt, red morocco label (some rubbing, spine a bit worn).First edition. The country seat of the Earls of Pembroke was a favorite house for 18th-century tourists, and was the subject of a number of guidebooks, of which this one, aimed at the connoisseur, is the most ambitious, containing an illustrated and annotated catalogue of the marbles and pictures. Kennedy also compiled a cheaper octavo guide, which had no plates. With a four-page list of about 200 subscribers
, including such appropriate names as William Chambers, Henry Dawkins, "Mr. Gilpin," "Robert Myln," "Mr. Nollekins," etc. With 25 engraved plates. Bound without a half-title, bookplate removed; a very good copy. Bookseller Inventory # B2796
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£ 600.00
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ABE 2004/3 & seen at Bath PBFA fair
A Description of the Antiquities and Curiosities in Wilton-House. by Kennedy, James. Salisbury: E.Easton, 1769 [First edition]. (8) + xxxviii + 117 + (1)pp., half-title., 25 engraved plates. A fine copy in full contemporary calf, gilt spine, and large armorial gilt crest on the upper board. Handsomely rebacked with new gilt spine in six compartments retaining the original dark green morocco label. A little scattered foxing and offsetting. 4to. Salisbury. printed by E. Easton. 1769. Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (1664-1732) was a prolific collector of classical antiquities however "resolved not to run into all sorts of curiosities but to buy such as were illustrative of antient history and antient literature.. It was therefore certainly more prudent, to decline what he had no hopes of perfecting, than to fill his house with fragments, which would neither satisfy the ignorant nor please the connoisseur." These quotes are taken from Kennedy's Description, one of the few accounts which sets out the principles upon which a collector formed his collection. (Keywords: WILTON HOUSE PEMBROKE THOMAS HERBERT LOCAL TOPOGRAPHY (BRITISH) OVER £100)
The price of the book is US$ 896.05 (£ 480.00) A real traditional English shop (estab. 1948), mail world-wide (new lower costs), VISA, MC, sterling cheque, Euros. A personal service, whether over the counter or via the internet.
The seller is Ken Spelman Rare Books, A.B.A. I.L.A.B.
70 Micklegate , York, YK, United Kingdom, YO1 6LF.
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ABE 200406
A Description of the Antiquities and Curiosities in Wilton House - Illustrated with Twenty-five Engravings of Some of the Capital Statues, Bustos and Relievos by James Kennedy Sarum: E Easton, 1786 Half-Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. New Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Bound in what looks like recent half navy blue morocco with light grey paper-covered boards. Gilt spine titles and bands. Boards a bit rubbed with some blemishes but spine and corners very tidy. Recent private bookplate to front pastedown. xxxviii + 117 pages. 25 plates all present and in very tidy condition, a couple misbound out of sequence. Deckle edges a little bumped in places. Overall a good, sound, well-restored copy. We can send images of this book on request. (Keywords: WILTON HOUSE EARL PEMBROKE ARCHITECTURE STATELY HOMES ANTIQUITIES INVENTORY SPECIAL RESERVE EC)
The price of the book is US$ 621.50 (£ 339.44)
The seller is Adrian Greenwood
25 Iffley Road , Oxford, OXF, United Kingdom, OX4 1EA.
ABE 2002/3:
Kennedy, James Description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
Salisbury 1769. A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House. Illustrated with twenty-five engravings of some of the capital statues, bustos and relievos. In this work are introduced the anecdotes and remarks of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, who collected these antiques, now first published from his Lordship's MSS. Salisbury: printed by E. Easton; and sold by R. Horsfield; J. Boydell; J. Dodsley; A. Webley; J. Walter; T. Cadell;l and J. Robson (all London), 1769. (8)xxxviii, 117 pp. + 25 engraved plates. 4to, contemporary calf, spine gilt, red morocco label (some rubbing, spine a bit worn).First edition. The country seat of the Earls of Pembroke was a favorite house for 18th-century tourists, and was the subject of a number of guidebooks, of which this one, aimed at the connoisseur, is the most ambitious, containing an illustrated and annotated catalogue of the marbles and pictures. Kennedy also compiled a cheaper octavo guide, which had no plates. With a four-page list of about 200 subscribers
, including such appropriate names as William Chambers, Henry Dawkins, "Mr. Gilpin," "Robert Myln," "Mr. Nollekins," etc. With 25 engraved plates. Bound without a half-title, bookplate removed; a very good copy. Bookseller Inventory # B2796
Price: £ 600.00 (approx. US$ 855.52) convert currency
Presented by Ximenes Rare Books Inc., ABAA, ABA, ILAB, Kempsford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
order options
ABE 2004/3 & seen at Bath PBFA fair
A Description of the Antiquities and Curiosities in Wilton-House. by Kennedy, James. Salisbury: E.Easton, 1769 [First edition]. (8) + xxxviii + 117 + (1)pp., half-title., 25 engraved plates. A fine copy in full contemporary calf, gilt spine, and large armorial gilt crest on the upper board. Handsomely rebacked with new gilt spine in six compartments retaining the original dark green morocco label. A little scattered foxing and offsetting. 4to. Salisbury. printed by E. Easton. 1769. Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (1664-1732) was a prolific collector of classical antiquities however "resolved not to run into all sorts of curiosities but to buy such as were illustrative of antient history and antient literature.. It was therefore certainly more prudent, to decline what he had no hopes of perfecting, than to fill his house with fragments, which would neither satisfy the ignorant nor please the connoisseur." These quotes are taken from Kennedy's Description, one of the few accounts which sets out the principles upon which a collector formed his collection. (Keywords: WILTON HOUSE PEMBROKE THOMAS HERBERT LOCAL TOPOGRAPHY (BRITISH) OVER £100)
The price of the book is US$ 896.05 (£ 480.00) A real traditional English shop (estab. 1948), mail world-wide (new lower costs), VISA, MC, sterling cheque, Euros. A personal service, whether over the counter or via the internet.
The seller is Ken Spelman Rare Books, A.B.A. I.L.A.B.
70 Micklegate , York, YK, United Kingdom, YO1 6LF.
<
mailto:orders@kenspelman.com
> Ph: + 44 1904 624414 Fax: + 44 1904 626276
ABE 200406
A Description of the Antiquities and Curiosities in Wilton House - Illustrated with Twenty-five Engravings of Some of the Capital Statues, Bustos and Relievos by James Kennedy Sarum: E Easton, 1786 Half-Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. New Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Bound in what looks like recent half navy blue morocco with light grey paper-covered boards. Gilt spine titles and bands. Boards a bit rubbed with some blemishes but spine and corners very tidy. Recent private bookplate to front pastedown. xxxviii + 117 pages. 25 plates all present and in very tidy condition, a couple misbound out of sequence. Deckle edges a little bumped in places. Overall a good, sound, well-restored copy. We can send images of this book on request. (Keywords: WILTON HOUSE EARL PEMBROKE ARCHITECTURE STATELY HOMES ANTIQUITIES INVENTORY SPECIAL RESERVE EC)
The price of the book is US$ 621.50 (£ 339.44)
The seller is Adrian Greenwood
25 Iffley Road , Oxford, OXF, United Kingdom, OX4 1EA.