{"product_id":"a-concise-account-historical-and-descriptive-of-lambeth-palace-1st-ed","title":"A Concise Account, Historical and Descriptive, of Lambeth Palace — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Concise Account, Historical and Descriptive, of Lambeth Palace, Edward Wedlake Brayley \u0026amp; William Herbert — 1st Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, E. W. Brayley and W. Herbert, 1806.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 4to, pp. 87, [1] + 20 plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The volume is bound in a handsome period half tan calf over marbled paper boards, complemented by a black leather lettering piece with gilt titling to the spine. The binding remains remarkably robust and square, displaying only expected light rubbing and scuffing to the extremities, most notably along the joints, the corners, and the head and foot of the spine, yet the joints hold firmly and the gilt remains bright. Internally, the text block is secure and well-preserved. There is a neat, historic small repair to the printed title page and a touch of light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the margins and preliminary leaves. Crucially, this minor age-related wear does not detract from the striking crispness of the typography or the vibrancy of the hand-coloured plates, leaving a highly presentable and complete antiquarian copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: First edition. This handsome quarto volume is beautifully illustrated with a total of twenty plates. The suite includes a fine engraved vignette title page, thirteen standard engraved architectural and topographical plates, and, most notably, four striking hand-coloured portraits and two hand-coloured plates depicting the palace's stained glass windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAs a primary topographical and architectural study from the early nineteenth century, this work remains a highly regarded antiquarian resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eComplete copies retaining their vibrant hand-coloured plates have become increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly when found in sound, early bindings such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA fascinating early nineteenth-century historical and topographical exploration of Lambeth Palace, the historic London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Brayley and Herbert's meticulous descriptive account is brought to life through a magnificent suite of engravings detailing the architecture, antiquities, and notable figures associated with the estate. It serves as a vital and visually striking record of Georgian antiquarianism, offering an immersive window into one of London's most significant ecclesiastical landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366418399571,"sku":"6133L","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_113219.jpg?v=1791972990","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/a-concise-account-historical-and-descriptive-of-lambeth-palace-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}