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    Sale 6471

    THE HUMPHREY WHITBREAD COLLECTION

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    5 April 2001

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    • BRITTEN, J. & Augustus PUGIN.
    Lot 422

    BRITTEN, J. & Augustus PUGIN. Edifices of London. Public Buildings, London: J. Taylor, 1828. Volume II only (of 2), large 8°, additional engraved title and plates (some spotting), contemporary half calf gilt (rubbed), bookplate of Humphrey Whitbread.

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    GBP 212

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    GBP 200 - GBP 500

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    BRITTEN, J. & Augustus PUGIN. Edifices of London. Public Buildings, London: J. Taylor, 1828. Volume II only (of 2), large 8°, additional engraved title and plates (some spotting), contemporary half calf gilt (rubbed), bookplate of Humphrey Whitbread.

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    Britten, J. & Augustus PUGIN. Illustrations of the Public Buildings of London, London: J. Taylor, 1825-1828. 2 volumes, large 8°, engraved additional titles and plates, some plates marked 'Proof' (some spotting), contemporary half calf gilt (rubbed), bookplate of Humphrey Whitbread.


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