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07/1999 ABE:
BRITTON, John. The Autobiography of John Britton. 1850 2 volumes.very god copy bound in orginal cloth, head and tail of spines neatly repaired. Very scarce. A.N.L. Munby's copy. large 8vo. printed for the author. 1850. Book# 1136 £460.00 ( approximately 742.22 United States Dollars ) Please contact Ken Spelman Rare Books, A.B.A. I.L.A.B. for more information about purchasing this book.

2000/01 ABE:
BRITTON The Auto-Biography of John Britton London The author 1850. Book# 001515 US$755.00 Please contact Bernard Quaritch Ltd for more information about purchasing this book.

ABE 2002/3
1. The Auto-Biography of John Britton. In three parts... FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. by BRITTON, John. Printed for the Author. 1850 Half titles, presentation leaf, front. ports., plates, illus. 2pp. cata. (vol. II); text sl. spotted. Vol. I in orig. green cloth by Anthony Birdsall, lettered in gilt on spine; sl. rubbed and marked. Vol. II in orig. darker green, lettered in gilt on spine; sl. rubbed and marked. Booklabel of E. Pretty on front pastedowns, with signature of E. Pretty on front pastedown of vol. II, a few sm. library blindstamps. A good copy of a mixed set. With an autobiography, bibliography by T.E. Jones, and an appendix. Britton's prolific writings on the topography and architecture of Britain were so well-received that in 1845 the Britton Club was formed and funds raised to facilitate the writing of his autobiography. Subscribers included Britton's partner for many of his works, E.W. Brayley, the Cubitt family, themselves builders & civil engineers, George Godwin, J.H. Le Keux, David Roberts, and many other people of note, especially artists, archtects, and builders. This copy presented to Edward Pretty Esq. F.S.A. 'as a Reciprocal Compliment for the Subscription to the Testimonial recorded in the List, at the End of the Appendix'. Signed John Britton on the presentation leaf. With a photographic portrait of Britton laid in as an additional frontispiece. Loosely inserted are: 1. Illustrated ALS from Britton to Pretty, March 10 '29 inquiring about a planned trip to Leicester and asking him to ' make a more correct sketch of the two Archs in N. side of the Church.' 17 lines on one page, with small drawing of the arches. 2. An 8pp. prospectus for the publication of the Autobiography with a list of subscribers. Printed for the author for distribution to the Subscribers to the Britton Testimonial. 1846. Inscribed top left of titlepage in Britton's hand 'E. Pretty Esq'. 3. A 16pp Catalogue Raisonné of the Antiquarian Publications of John Britton F.S.A. Jan. 1818. Sewn as issued. (Keywords: ART TO TRAVEL AUTOBIOGRAPHY BIBLIOGRAPHY TOPOGRAPHY MISCELLANY)
The price of the book is £ 500.00 plus postage & insurance at cost.
To order direct, please email books@jarndyce.co.uk.
 

2. The Auto-Biography of John Britton. In three parts... FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. by BRITTON, John. Printed for the Author. 1850 Half titles, presentation leaf, front. port., plates, illus. 2 vols. in 1 in contemp. half brown morocco, raised bands; sl. rubbed, sl. fading to top of boards & spine. Renier & Joseph Whitaker booklabels on front pastedown. a.e.g. v.g. The first part is autobiographical; the second, written by T.E. Jones, is a bibliography of works from 1800-1849, and the third part is an appendix. Britton was "one of the most continuously productive writers of his time", being the author of numerous books on the antiquities and topography of Great Britain. He was so popular that the Britton Club was formed in 1845, and "a sum of nearly £1,000 was raised by a subscription, Britton having previously intimated his intention to devote any money so raised to the publication of an autobiography". (DNB) This copy presented to J. Newman Esq. 'as a Reciprocal Compliment for the Subscription to the Testimonial recorded in the List, at the End of the Appendix'. Signed John Britton on the presentation leaf. (Keywords: ART TO TRAVEL AUTOBIOGRAPHY BIBLIOGRAPHY TOPOGRAPHY MISCELLANY)
The price of the book is £ 280.00 plus postage & insurance at cost.
To order direct, please email books@jarndyce.co.uk.
The seller is Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers
46 Great Russell Street Bloomsbury, London, LON, United Kingdom, WC1B 3PA..

ABE 200312
1. The Auto-Biography of John Britton...In Three Parts. by BRITTON, JOHN.: London, Printed for the Author, as presents to subscribers to 'The Britton Memorial', 1850-49. 2 volumes, 4to, pp xii, 396, [4, subscribers], xvi, 24 [An Accout of a Public Dinner given to John Britton..Printed..1846]: xvi, 130 [A Descriptive Account of the Literary Works of John Britton..by T E. Jones]; iv, 190, [2], [Appendix to Britton's Auto-Biography: containing Biographical, Archaeological and Critical Essays..1849], portrait frontispiece and extra engraved title page in volume 1, presentation leaf to William Parke signed by John Britton, plates, portraits and engravings in text, bound in contemporary half calf, rubbed but sound, inner joints cracked but firm, FIRST EDITION, QUARTO ISSUE, of which 125 copies were printed, EXTRA ILLUSTRATED WITH MANY PROSPECTUSES, AUTOGRAPH LETTERS AND ENGRAVINGS relating to Britton and his works, from the late 18th Century onwards. Important copy of this autobiography of the foremost writer on English architectural antiquities of the early 19th Century. (Keywords: ILLUSTRATED BRITTON ARCHITECTURE CAT43)
The price of the book is US$ 1361.93 (£ 750.00) Shipping at cost
 The seller is J & S WILBRAHAM BOOKS
1 Wise Lane , London, GL, United Kingdom, NW7 2RL.

Ebay Nov 2006 Andynorwich (£49.99)
   (John) Britton's Auto-Biography+ Letter-Signed-1850-1st
The Auto-Biography of John Britton, F.S.A...in three parts...copiously illustrated
London; printed for the author, as presents to subscribers to "The Britton Testimonial", 1849/1850
Very Scarce 2 volume set from 1850. Both volumes have some light water damping to the prelims, otherwise clean and tight. Presentation plate to the First Volume including the signature of John Britton. This copy was presented to the author George Ormerod in 1850 and his plate is present on the inner cover. Opposite, on the fep, is a pasted in letter from John Britton himself dated July 30th 1850 and a press clipping dated 1857 of the death of Britton. (Jan 1st 1857). Some insecting to the second volume, rear blank stuck down to the second volume. Corners and edges worn, leather spine and corners worn/chipped. Very Scarce Set

ABE 200808
The autobiography . in three parts : viz. Part 1. Personal and literary memoir of the author. Part II. Descriptive account of his literary works. Part III. (Appendix) Biographical, topographical, critical and miscellaneous essays. Copiously illustrated.,
Britton, John (and Jones, T.E.)
London, printed for the author, as presents to subscribers to "The Britton Testimonial", 1850., 1850,  , A good copy of the autobiography of John Britton (1771-1857), the self-educated antiquary and topographical writer whose illustrated books on mediaeval architecture and English cathedrals were an essential element in publicising the merits of the Got
Bookseller: Hugh Pagan Limited ABA ILAB, Brockenhurst, HAM
Price: £ 654.50

Ken Spelman Aug 2014

BRITTON, John. The Autobiography of John Britton. In three parts. Copiously illustrated. Two volumes. xiv + 1f notice of the numbers printed in each format + xvi + (4) subscribers list + 502pp., with half-title, and preliminary leaf presenting this copy to Edward C. Awdry; xxii + 1f list of illustrations + 216pp; Appendix iv + 206 + (2)pp adverts; 10 plates, and a number of illustrations within the text. With assorted related material pasted to the front end page of vol I. Inner joints neatly strengthened. Ink inscription in vol II. Light foxing but generally a good clean set in original cloth.

large 8vo. John Britton, 1850. £380.00




07/1999 ABE:
BRITTON, John. The Autobiography of John Britton. 1850 2 volumes.very god copy bound in orginal cloth, head and tail of spines neatly repaired. Very scarce. A.N.L. Munby's copy. large 8vo. printed for the author. 1850. Book# 1136 £460.00 ( approximately 742.22 United States Dollars ) Please contact Ken Spelman Rare Books, A.B.A. I.L.A.B. for more information about purchasing this book.

2000/01 ABE:
BRITTON The Auto-Biography of John Britton London The author 1850. Book# 001515 US$755.00 Please contact Bernard Quaritch Ltd for more information about purchasing this book.

ABE 2002/3
1. The Auto-Biography of John Britton. In three parts... FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. by BRITTON, John. Printed for the Author. 1850 Half titles, presentation leaf, front. ports., plates, illus. 2pp. cata. (vol. II); text sl. spotted. Vol. I in orig. green cloth by Anthony Birdsall, lettered in gilt on spine; sl. rubbed and marked. Vol. II in orig. darker green, lettered in gilt on spine; sl. rubbed and marked. Booklabel of E. Pretty on front pastedowns, with signature of E. Pretty on front pastedown of vol. II, a few sm. library blindstamps. A good copy of a mixed set. With an autobiography, bibliography by T.E. Jones, and an appendix. Britton's prolific writings on the topography and architecture of Britain were so well-received that in 1845 the Britton Club was formed and funds raised to facilitate the writing of his autobiography. Subscribers included Britton's partner for many of his works, E.W. Brayley, the Cubitt family, themselves builders & civil engineers, George Godwin, J.H. Le Keux, David Roberts, and many other people of note, especially artists, archtects, and builders. This copy presented to Edward Pretty Esq. F.S.A. 'as a Reciprocal Compliment for the Subscription to the Testimonial recorded in the List, at the End of the Appendix'. Signed John Britton on the presentation leaf. With a photographic portrait of Britton laid in as an additional frontispiece. Loosely inserted are: 1. Illustrated ALS from Britton to Pretty, March 10 '29 inquiring about a planned trip to Leicester and asking him to ' make a more correct sketch of the two Archs in N. side of the Church.' 17 lines on one page, with small drawing of the arches. 2. An 8pp. prospectus for the publication of the Autobiography with a list of subscribers. Printed for the author for distribution to the Subscribers to the Britton Testimonial. 1846. Inscribed top left of titlepage in Britton's hand 'E. Pretty Esq'. 3. A 16pp Catalogue Raisonné of the Antiquarian Publications of John Britton F.S.A. Jan. 1818. Sewn as issued. (Keywords: ART TO TRAVEL AUTOBIOGRAPHY BIBLIOGRAPHY TOPOGRAPHY MISCELLANY)
The price of the book is £ 500.00 plus postage & insurance at cost.
To order direct, please email books@jarndyce.co.uk.
 

2. The Auto-Biography of John Britton. In three parts... FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. by BRITTON, John. Printed for the Author. 1850 Half titles, presentation leaf, front. port., plates, illus. 2 vols. in 1 in contemp. half brown morocco, raised bands; sl. rubbed, sl. fading to top of boards & spine. Renier & Joseph Whitaker booklabels on front pastedown. a.e.g. v.g. The first part is autobiographical; the second, written by T.E. Jones, is a bibliography of works from 1800-1849, and the third part is an appendix. Britton was "one of the most continuously productive writers of his time", being the author of numerous books on the antiquities and topography of Great Britain. He was so popular that the Britton Club was formed in 1845, and "a sum of nearly £1,000 was raised by a subscription, Britton having previously intimated his intention to devote any money so raised to the publication of an autobiography". (DNB) This copy presented to J. Newman Esq. 'as a Reciprocal Compliment for the Subscription to the Testimonial recorded in the List, at the End of the Appendix'. Signed John Britton on the presentation leaf. (Keywords: ART TO TRAVEL AUTOBIOGRAPHY BIBLIOGRAPHY TOPOGRAPHY MISCELLANY)
The price of the book is £ 280.00 plus postage & insurance at cost.
To order direct, please email books@jarndyce.co.uk.
The seller is Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers
46 Great Russell Street Bloomsbury, London, LON, United Kingdom, WC1B 3PA..

ABE 200312
1. The Auto-Biography of John Britton...In Three Parts. by BRITTON, JOHN.: London, Printed for the Author, as presents to subscribers to 'The Britton Memorial', 1850-49. 2 volumes, 4to, pp xii, 396, [4, subscribers], xvi, 24 [An Accout of a Public Dinner given to John Britton..Printed..1846]: xvi, 130 [A Descriptive Account of the Literary Works of John Britton..by T E. Jones]; iv, 190, [2], [Appendix to Britton's Auto-Biography: containing Biographical, Archaeological and Critical Essays..1849], portrait frontispiece and extra engraved title page in volume 1, presentation leaf to William Parke signed by John Britton, plates, portraits and engravings in text, bound in contemporary half calf, rubbed but sound, inner joints cracked but firm, FIRST EDITION, QUARTO ISSUE, of which 125 copies were printed, EXTRA ILLUSTRATED WITH MANY PROSPECTUSES, AUTOGRAPH LETTERS AND ENGRAVINGS relating to Britton and his works, from the late 18th Century onwards. Important copy of this autobiography of the foremost writer on English architectural antiquities of the early 19th Century. (Keywords: ILLUSTRATED BRITTON ARCHITECTURE CAT43)
The price of the book is US$ 1361.93 (£ 750.00) Shipping at cost
 The seller is J & S WILBRAHAM BOOKS
1 Wise Lane , London, GL, United Kingdom, NW7 2RL.

Ebay Nov 2006 Andynorwich (£49.99)
(John) Britton's Auto-Biography+ Letter-Signed-1850-1st
The Auto-Biography of John Britton, F.S.A...in three parts...copiously illustrated
London; printed for the author, as presents to subscribers to "The Britton Testimonial", 1849/1850
Very Scarce 2 volume set from 1850. Both volumes have some light water damping to the prelims, otherwise clean and tight. Presentation plate to the First Volume including the signature of John Britton. This copy was presented to the author George Ormerod in 1850 and his plate is present on the inner cover. Opposite, on the fep, is a pasted in letter from John Britton himself dated July 30th 1850 and a press clipping dated 1857 of the death of Britton. (Jan 1st 1857). Some insecting to the second volume, rear blank stuck down to the second volume. Corners and edges worn, leather spine and corners worn/chipped. Very Scarce Set

ABE 200808
The autobiography . in three parts : viz. Part 1. Personal and literary memoir of the author. Part II. Descriptive account of his literary works. Part III. (Appendix) Biographical, topographical, critical and miscellaneous essays. Copiously illustrated.,
Britton, John (and Jones, T.E.)
London, printed for the author, as presents to subscribers to "The Britton Testimonial", 1850., 1850,  , A good copy of the autobiography of John Britton (1771-1857), the self-educated antiquary and topographical writer whose illustrated books on mediaeval architecture and English cathedrals were an essential element in publicising the merits of the Got
Bookseller: Hugh Pagan Limited ABA ILAB, Brockenhurst, HAM
Price: £ 654.50

Ken Spelman Aug 2014

BRITTON, John. The Autobiography of John Britton. In three parts. Copiously illustrated. Two volumes. xiv + 1f notice of the numbers printed in each format + xvi + (4) subscribers list + 502pp., with half-title, and preliminary leaf presenting this copy to Edward C. Awdry; xxii + 1f list of illustrations + 216pp; Appendix iv + 206 + (2)pp adverts; 10 plates, and a number of illustrations within the text. With assorted related material pasted to the front end page of vol I. Inner joints neatly strengthened. Ink inscription in vol II. Light foxing but generally a good clean set in original cloth.
large 8vo. John Britton, 1850. £380.00