The works in architecture of Robert and James Adam: Les ouvrages d'architecture de Robert et Jacques Adam by Robert Adam; James Adam - 1900

Academy Editions / St. Martin's Press, 1975. Oversize Hardback. Fine/Very Good. Book is in excellent condition with gilt-stamped pale green paper over boards, no flaws. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows light scuffing, edge and corner wear, 1"" tear at lower back. 184 pages, with heavy paper, extensively illustrated in black and white with photographs, architectural drawings, interiors, elevations, floorplans, lots of detail: scrollwork, lamps, columns, floors designs, etc. Reprinted from 1778 & '79, features English country houses in the style of conquecento, and French rococo, Neo-classicism. 154 illustrations.

Cleveland: J. H. Jansen, 1916. Unbound. Ex-library, Good condition, in portfolio, lacking 2 plates. 2 vols., 106 illus. reproduced on 70 6.75 x 9 inch, B & W photographs mounted on 10 x 12.5 brown card stock (lacking plates 1 & 58)

-Alec Tiranti (1959)-. Complete reprint of the plates from Works in Architecture 1773-1822. Cloth. Very good in edge damaged dustjacket. The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam British artist

London: B. T. Batsford, 1901. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 13 3/4" x 19. Illustrated with drawings by Michael Cunningham. 13 3/4" x 19". Contains 30 plates illustrating their designs. Quarter leather binding with blue cloth cover, gilt lettering on spine. Book is ex library. Cover is a little bumped at corners and edges and shows some markage on back side. Library number painted on spine. Library sticker in front end-page. Pencil note in back end-page. Nice copy. Due to this book's size and/or weight, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.

London: John Tiranti & Co., 1931 Tiranti's Edition Cloth Spine Has Exterior Slit At Top, Bumped, Tight. Card Covers, Tight, Slight Rubbing To Corners. All Plates Intact. Complete General Index A Nice Copy.. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Complete Edition.. Cloth/paper. Very Good.

London: E. Thezard, 1900. Hardcover. VG- (light shelfwear to boards; a few plates and text are missing ( as noted above). Light age toning; pages are otherwise clean and clear.). Oversized 3/4 red and green portfolio boards with gilt lettering; tan ribbon closures; 6 pp of text (missing pages 5-8) followed by 7 plates (missing plate IV); 8 pp; 8 plates; 2 pp; 8 plates; 4 pp; 7 plates (missing plate V); 4 pp; 6 plates (missing plate VI and VII); 6 pp; 8 plates; 1 pp; 8 plates; 1 pp; 8 plates; 1 pp; 8 plates; 8 plates; 3 pp; 25 plates. Dual text in French and English. Vol. 1. pt. 1. The Seat of the Duke of Northumberland, at Sion ; pt. 2. The Villa of Earl Mansfield, at Kenwood ; pt. 3. The Seat of the Earl of Bute, at Luton Park ; pt. 4. Public buildings ; pt. 5. Designs for the King and Queen, and the Princess Dowager of Wales. Originally printed for the authors and sold by P. Elmsly, 1778-1822.

London: E. Thezard, 1900. 421/500. Hardcover. VG- (shelfwear to boards;spine torn, a few plates and text are missing ( as noted above). Light age toning; pages are otherwise clean and clear.). Oversized 3/4 red and green portfolio boards with gilt lettering; burgundy ribbon closures; 10 pp of text followed by 8 plates, 8 pp text, 8 plates, 2 pp, 8 plates, 4 pp, 8 plates, 4 pp, 7 plates (missing plate III), : 2 pp text, 5 plates (missing plate II, IV & V), 1 pp, 8 plates, 1 pp, 8 plates, 1 pp, 12 plates, 1 pp, 7 plates. 6 pp text, 27 plates. Printed in edition of 500 numbered copies, this being 421 and signed by the editor. Dual text in French and English. Vol. 1. pt. 1. The Seat of the Duke of Northumberland, at Sion ; pt. 2. The Villa of Earl Mansfield, at Kenwood ; pt. 3. The Seat of the Earl of Bute, at Luton Park ; pt. 4. Public buildings ; pt. 5. Designs for the King and Queen, and the Princess Dowager of Wales. Originally printed for the authors and sold by P. Elmsly, 1778-1822.