Upwards of one hundred and fifty new designs, . for chimney pieces; from the plain and simple, to the most superb and magnificent, ... With ... full and complete instructions to workmen; ... By Abraham Swan, ... Adorned with fifty-four copper-plates, ...
Abraham Swan (fl.1720-1768)
Category
Books
Date
1768
Materials
Collection
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 3073487
Summary
Bibliographic description
31, [1] p.,plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Provenance: Slip from sale cat. inserted at front, Sotheby's Nov. 20 1913. Many of the plates (esp. for chimneypieces) have pencil marginalia, judging success of design and recommending modifications.. Binding: Reverse calf binding with single panel with five raised cords.
Makers and roles
Abraham Swan (fl.1720-1768)