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SHERATON, Thomas (1751-1806). The Cabinet Dictionary. London: W. Smith, 1803. 8° (210 x 128mm). 87 engraved plates, many folding. (Occasional light spotting and browning, a few light creases.) Contemporary reversed calf (extremities rubbed, hinges split, but stitches still holding, loose endpaper, corners bumped, head and tail of spine chipped).
FIRST EDITION, not in RIBA. 'The strength of the dictionary lay more in its detailed descriptions of the production, use, and function of different types of furniture and of the interiors for which they were intended Sheraton's influence on furniture design was widespread and lasted for at least a generation, not only with successful firms in Britain such as Gillows, but in America and Europe'. ODNB.
FIRST EDITION, not in RIBA. 'The strength of the dictionary lay more in its detailed descriptions of the production, use, and function of different types of furniture and of the interiors for which they were intended Sheraton's influence on furniture design was widespread and lasted for at least a generation, not only with successful firms in Britain such as Gillows, but in America and Europe'. ODNB.