A Series of Antient [sic] Baptismal Fonts. Chronologically arranged. Drawn by F. Simpson, jun. Engraved by R. Roberts. PIONEER STUDY IN SIGNED ARABESQUE BINDING

Septimus Prowett, 1828

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Año de publicación

1828

Autor

Simpson F.

Editores

Septimus Prowett

Materia

english church architecture, ecclesiology, topography, fine bindings, bindings, f. simpson, english church architecture, series, antient, sic, baptismal, fonts

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Inlgés

Descripción

4to., Sole Edition, with a copper-engraved frontispiece and 39 copper-engraved plates (all plates with original tissue guards) , some minor foxing as usual (rather heavier on the first few plates); full contemporary roan, sides with gilt frame border stopped at corners by a full point, enclosing an arabesque frame in gilt incorporating lotus and other floral tools, back gilt with five raised bands, compartments tooled in gilt to a floral design, gilt edges, gilt doublures, BY SMART OF OXFORD, covers a little worn and rubbed, joints rubbed, back rubbed, corners lightly bruised, hinges cracked but quite sound, short closed marginal tear in front free endpaper, one or two age-stains on covers else a very good, bright copy. In this pioneering work, widely regarded as the first serious study of the subject, Simpson has attempted to devise a system for classifying fonts by type. In essence, he provides a select inventory of Norman, Early English, Decorated and 'Perp' examples throughout the country.